{"response":{"docs":[{"id":"bcas_bcmss0837_1048","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":["2004-05"],"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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C: C')~ o,.... ~~ =l m\nc \"' \u0026gt;. ~.,, \"'O .C.:, _X :-'I!, nx =l rr \u0026gt; C\": g8 z1!: en-c z u !l j\na :z !=' C') ..... \u0026gt; - I. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS REGULAR MEETING *May 20, 2004* 5:30 p.m. PRELIMINARY FUNCTIONS A. Call to Order B. Roll Call 11. PROCEDURAL MATTERS A. Welcome to Guests 111. REPORTS/RECOGNITIONS/PUBLIC COMMENTS: A. Superintendent's Citations B. Partners in Education - New Partnerships Baseline Elementary School, represented by Eleanor Cox \u0026amp; Shara Hampton McDonald's - Geyer Springs \u0026amp; Baseline Stores, represented by Kristen Nosier C. Remarks from Citizens (persons who have signed up to speak) D. Little Rock Classroom Teachers Association 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 Update * Rescheduled from May 27 to allow for high school graduations. C') \"0 ),,:,C . m ~c .... :1: Oz o\u0026gt; :,c:,C m0--\u0026lt;.,\na C: -z\nan o---\u0026lt; rr--cz5 C')\"' ,,\u0026gt;...... -- Proposed Agenda for May 20, 2004 Page 2 V. APPROVAL OF ROUTINE MATTERS: A. Minutes Regular Meeting - 04-22-04 Special Meeting- 05-13-04 B. Personnel Changes C. Rehire of Staff Members D. Contract Negotiations VI. CURRICULUM \u0026amp; INSTRUCTION: A. Federal Grant: Smaller Learning Communities B. Federal Grant: Community Technology Center C. State Grant: 21 st Century Community Learning Center D. State Grant: Enhancing Education Through Technology Grant E. State Grant: Arkansas Better Chance for School Success F. Adoption of Health Textbooks G. Adoption of Family \u0026amp; Consumer Science Textbooks and Industrial Technology Education Textbooks VII. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES: A. Act 1220 - Recommendation for Compliance B. CARE Program Tuition Increase C. Student Handbook Revisions, 2004-05 VIII. BUSINESS SERVICES DIVISION: A. Donations of Property B. Financial Report IX. CLOSING REMARKS: Superintendent's Report: 1. Dates to Remember 2. Special Functions X. ADJOURNMENT (')\"ti \u0026gt;. ~m ~c .... :i::: Oz o\u0026gt; ~~ om--\u0026lt;., ~c -z ~(') ,o---c\u0026lt;5 r-z C') u, \u0026gt; := PRELIMINARY FUNCTIONS CA.LL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL II. PROCEDURAL MATTERS/ WELCOME Ill. REPOl\u0026lt;lli/Kt:\u0026lt;.:OONIIIUN:. A. SUPT. CITATIONS 0 . t'M.l'\\lllCf\\.\nJ 111 ~uvvn 1,..., ,. D. CTA To: From: Through: Subject: Little Rock School District 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 May 20, 2004 Board of Education Debbie Milam, Director, ViPS/Partners in Education o/ Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent Partners in Education Program: New partnership.~ 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 school and business 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 partnership: Baseline Elementary School and McDonald's-Geyer Springs and Baseline stores !I' ~ C: 0 m .C,,: .z.. . O:,,. ?\n!:l mc5 z I: zm... . ~ a, C: 8 .m.. .C,,: ~... m a, 0z 0., , .~.. .nm.. . C/) BASELINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3623 Baseline Rd. Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 Partnership Agreement between Baseline Elementary and McDonald's Restaurant - Geyer Springs \u0026amp; Baseline Stores McDonald's Restaurant agrees to do the following: Present an assembly with Ronald McDonald during Red Ribbon Week (2004 - October 291h or other date during the week of October 25) Furnish one or more readers for VIPS reading day (2 nd Tuesday in November) Purchase uniforms Mentor two students Provide an opportunity for one or more intermediate students to job shadow at McDonald's (sometime during the month of February) Furnish a Career Day speaker Provide an opportunity for small group field trips to McDonald's for intermediate students Furnish flyers and coupons for a Baseline family night at McDonald's Geyer Springs location 3 or 4 times a year Participate in Baseline's community service project Sponsor a family for Christmas Sponsor a child by providing uniforms and school supplies Baseline Elementary agrees to do the following: Choir and/or drill team will perform for McDonald's during the holidays or other special events as arranged Collaborate with McDonald's on a float or banner for the Southwest Christmas Parade (usually the Saturday after Thanksgiving) Furnish a calendar of school events and invite McDonald's personnel to appropriate events Provide appropriate tokens of appreciation for partnership LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 501 SHERMAN STREET LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202 TO: Board of Directors FROM: Junious Babbs OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Junious C. Babbs, Associate Superintendent Phone: (501) 447-2955 E-Mail: junious.babbs@lrsd.org THROUGH: SUBJECT: Dr. Morris Holmes, Superintendent Student Assignment Update DATE: May 20, 2004 Student Assignment Committee Update The first session of the Student Assignment Committee has been set to convene in the LRSD Board Room, 810 W. Markham, on Wednesday, June 2, 2004, at 6:00 p.m. Ms. Patty Barker's name has been added to the committee. Appropriate information has been provided. Periodic updates will be given to keep you up on where things are. Mr. Daugherty, Co-Chair, may address additional updates and/or response to questions. Brown 50th Anniversary May 17, 2004 marked the 50th Anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka. (A ruling by the 1954 U.S. Supreme Court that outlawed school segregation in the United States). This ruling is of significant importance and has had lasting implications in Arkansas and the Little Rock School District. LRSD presently detects strength, taking pride in our diversity and embracing a broad range of opportunity. As we acknowledge this anniversary and enter the '04-05 school year, we will take time to reflect on historical and present issues that result from this event. Additional information may be accessed via the LRSD website ( w\\\\'\\\\. lrsd.org). Pre-K 4 Year-Old Program Expansion Application is being made to the Arkansas Department of Education for Arkansas Better Chance for School Success (ABCSS). The district is seeking funding for approximately sixty-six (66) PreK classrooms for 4-year-olds. We await notification in early-mid summer to initiate 2004-05 student application and assignment. :..n.. m C') :z:c 0 8 -\u0026lt; :,\n, m i3 :: r\u0026gt; a, C 8 .m... C.. , .~... m ~ a, C oc z: O\u0026lt; ..,: :,\n,of C... m, C..'.). . en : r' )\u0026gt; C: !: C \"Cl \"\"\"t C \" ,,,. \\J, '~c. I -::::..,: j . , \\ ~1/ '.n Individual Approach to a World of Knowledge\" DATE: TO: FROM: PREPARED BY: SUBJECT: May 20, 2004 Board of Directors Donald M. Stewk\ninancial Officer Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent Bill Goodman ~~ May 2004 Construction Report - Bond Projects Please note the number of projects that are under construction. All are scheduled for completion by the start of the 2004-05 school year. The only exceptions are the interior renovation of Central High School and the renovation/addition to Dunbar Middle School. The Central project will be completed before the start of the 2005-06 school year. The Dunbar project is scheduled for completion late this fall. The contract for partial asbestos abatement and the microbial remediation at Mitchell has been awarded. The contractor has sixty (60) days to complete this work. Once completed, the remodeling work for Mitchell will begin. Please call me at 447-1146 if you have any questions. 810 W Markham  Little Rock, Arkansas 72201  www.lrsd.k12.ar.us S01-124-2000  fax: 501-324-2032 :.n.. p:: :,:: z 0,. . 8 -\u0026lt; ::0 m ~ ~ ~ ::0 m :,:: ~ .0. , ~,..., .., !T )\u0026gt; C !: C\n, Cl\n, \"\"t C\n, Facility Name Baseline Booker Brady Central Dunbar J. A. Fair Geyer Springs Henderson McClellan Mitchell Parkview Pulaski Hgts. Elem Pulaski Hgts. MS Southwest CONSTRUCTION REPORT TO THE BOARD MAY20, 2004 BOND PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION I Project Description Cost I t::st. completron Date Renovation $953,520 Jul-04 Roof $48,525 Aug-04 Addition/renovation $973,621 Aug-04 . Renovation - Interior $10,200,266 Aug-05 Renovation/addition I $6,149,023 Dec-04 6 classroom addition \u0026amp; cafeteria/music I room addition I $3,155,640 May-04 Roof Repair $161 ,752 Aug-Qi Lockers $80,876 Aug-04 1 Classroom Addition $2,155,622 Jul-04 I Building Remediation $165,000 I Jul-04 Addition $2,121,226 . Jun-04 Renovation I $1,193,259 Aug-04 Renovation $3,755,041 Aug-04 I Addition I $2,000,000 Aug-04 Tech Ctr / Metro Renovation Addition/Renovation - Phase II $3,679,000 Jun-04 Wakefield Rebuild $5,300,000 I Jul-04 BOND PROJECTS CONSTRUCTION - SUMMER2004 Facility Name I Project Description Cost I Est. completJon Date Booker ADA Rest rooms I TBD Au!tQi Central I Reflecting Pond $50,000 Aug-04 Central IHVAC Renovation - Band Area I $225,ooo I Au!tQi Chicot 1Drainage $64,700 Aug-04 Chicot Sound Attenuation \u0026amp; Fire Alarm $53,919 Aug-04 Mitchell !Renovation $2,212,493 Aug-05 Western Hills ADA Rest rooms $15,~ Auq-04 BOND PROJECTS PLANNING STARTED CONST. DATE TO BE DETERMINED Facility Name I Proiect Description Cost I Est. Completion Date Booker Electrical Upgrade Unknown I Unknown Carver I Media Center Expansion I Unknown , Unknown Chicot Electrical Upgrade I Unknown ! Unknown Cloverdale Elementary Addition Unknown Unknown Dodd 1Fire Alarm Upgrade TBD Unknown Fair Park Addition Unknown Unknown Forest Heights Remodel $1,400,000 Unknown Garland Remodel Unknown Unknown Gibbs Addition Unknown Unknown Mablevale Fire Alarm Upgrade TBD Unknown McDermott Fire Alarm Upgrade TBD , Unknown Meadowcliff Remodel I -- --- - - -U-nknown Unknown Pulaski Hgts. MS ~gy monitoring system installation . Unknown Unknown Rightsell -- - Renovation -- $2,494,000 ~ ug-06 Washington - Fire Alarm Upgrade TBD Unknown Electrical Upgrade \u0026amp; HVAC -- . $640,0~ -- - Western Hills ~ g-05 ------ -- ----- Western Hills Fire Alarm Upgrade TBD Unknown - Parkinq addition-- ---- - $193,777 - Woodruff Unknown CONSTRUCTION REPORT TO THE BOARD MAY20, 2004 BOND PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED Facility Name Project Description I Cost I t::st. completion Date Administration Asbestos abatement $380,495 Mar-03 Administration Fresh air system $55,000 Aug-03 Administration Fire alarm $32,350 Aug-03 Administration Annex Energy monitoring system installation I I May-02 Alternative Learning Ctr. 'Energy monitoring system installation $15,160 Oct-01 Alternative Learning Ctr. Energy efficient lighting $82,000 Dec-01 Badgett Partial asbestos abatement $237,237 Jul-01 Badgett Fire alarm $18,250 I Aug-02 Bale Classroom addition/renovation $2,244,524 Dec-02 Bale Energy monitoring system Mar-02 Bale Partial roof replacement $269,587 Dec-01 Bale HVAC $664,587 Aug-01 Booker 'Energy efficient lighting $170,295 Apr-01 Booker Energy monitoring system installation $23,710 Oct-01 Booker Asbestos abatement --- $10,900 Feb-02 Booker Fire alarm $34,501 Mar-02 Brady Energy efficient lighting $80,593 . Sep-02 Brady Asbestos abatement $345,072 I Aug-02 Carver Energy monitoring system installation $14,480 I May-01 Carver 1 Parking lot $111 ,742 Aug-03 Central Parking Student parking $174,000 Aug-03 Central/Quigley Stadium light repair \u0026amp; electrical repair $265,000 I Aug-03 Central/Quigley Athletic Field Improvement I $38,000 Aug-03 Central/Quigley I Irrigation System $14,500 Aug-03 Central Purchase land for school Unknown Dec-02 Central I Roof \u0026amp; exterior renovations $2,000,000 Dec-02 Central Ceiling and wall repair $24,000 Oct-01 Central Fire Alarm System Design/Installation $80,876 Aug-01 Central Front landing tile repair $22,470 Aug-01 Cloverdale Elem. Energy efficient lighting I $132,678 Jul-01 Cloverdale MS Energy efficient lighting I $189,743 Jul-01 Cloverdale MS Major renovation \u0026amp; addition I $1,393,822 I Nov-02 Dodd Energy efficient lighting I $90,665 Aug-01 Dodd Asbestos abatement-ceiling tile I $156,299 I Jul-01 Dodd Replace roof top HVAC I $215,570 I Aug-02 Facilities Service I Interior renovation i $84,672  Mar-01 Facility Services Fire alarm I $12,000 l Aug-03 Fair Park HVAC renovation/fire alarm I $315,956 I Apr-02 Fair Park Energy efficient lighting I $90,162 Aug-01 Fair Park - Asbestos abatement-ceiling ! $59,310 __ Aug-01 J. A. Fair - --- Energy efficient lighting I $277,594 Apr-01 J. A. Fair Press box _,___ - $10,784 Nov-00 - - -- - - J. -A. F-air- - - Security cameras $12,500 Jun-01 - --\nc\n:thletic Field Improvement - $38,000 - J-. A-. F-air --- ---- Jul-03 J-. A. Fair - Irrigation System $14,000 Jul-03 Roofrepa~ --- J. A. Fair $391 ,871 I - __ ~ug-03 -Forest Pa-rk -- -- Replace window units w/central HVAC I $485,258 Nov-03 Forest Park Diagonal parking --$111 ,742 Aug-03 -- Forest Park - -- Energy efficient lighting $119,788 May-01 'Energy efficient lighting - Fulbright__ _ $134,463 Jun-01 Fulbright --Energy monitoring system installation $11 ,950 - - Aug-01 Fulbright ___ - . Replace roof top HVAC units -- -- $107,835 Aug-0~ Fulbright -- - Parking lot ---- $140,000 - ~-02 FulbriQht Roof repairs $200,000 Oct-02 2 :..\".. ~ :zc 0  -\u0026lt;\n,:, m c3 .\n,.:.,. !l \"t \"\n, (/ C :, \"rn r :, G ' f)\n,:, m :c ~ .0. , ..~..,, !T :,, C: !: C\n, (/\n, \"\"t C ::' CONSTRUCTION REPORT TO THE BOARD MAY20, 2004 BOND PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED Facility Name Project Description I Cost I Est. Completion Date Franklin . Renovation $2,511 ,736 Mar-03 Gibbs Energy efficient lighting $76,447 Apr-01 Gibbs Energy monitoring system installation ~ $11,770 Jul-01 Hall Major renovation \u0026amp; addition $8,637,709 Sep-03 - Hall Asbestos abatement $168,222 Aug-01 Hall Energy efficient lighting $42,931 Jul-01 Hall Energy efficient lighting $296,707 Apr-01 Hall Infrastructure improvements $93,657 I Aug-01 Hall Intercom Feb-01 Hall Security cameras $10,600 Jun-01 Henderson Energy efficient lighting I $193,679 Jul-01 Henderson Roof replacement gym $107,835 May-01 Henderson Asbestos abatement Phase I $500,000 Aug-01 Henderson Asbestos abatement Phase 2 $250,000 Aug-02 IRC 1 Energy efficient lighting $109,136 --J-ul-02 Jefferson Asbestos abatement $43,639 Oct-01 Jefferson Renovation \u0026amp; fire alarm I $1 ,630,000 Nov-02 Laidlaw Parking lot $269,588 Jul-01 Mabelvale Elem. Energy monitoring system installation $12,150 Aug-01 Mabelvale Elem. Replace HVAC units i $300,000 Aug-02 Mabelvale Elem. Asbestos Abatement $107,QQQ I Aug-02 Mabelvale Elem. Energy efficient lighting I $106,598 Dec-02 Mabelvale MS Renovate bleachers $134,793 Aug-01 Mabelvale MS Renovation I $6,851,621 Mar-04 Mann , Partial Replacement $11,500,000 Apr-04 Mann !Asphalt walks\nThe total $1.8 million - Dec-01 Mann Walkway canopies is 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 classrooms completed for Mann. Aug-01 McClellan Athletic Field Improvement $38,000 Jul-03 McClellan Irrigation System $14,750 I Jul-03 McClellan Security cameras I $36,300 Jun-01 McClellan Energy efficient lighting I $303,614 I May-01 McClellan Stadium stands repair $235,000 Aug-01 McClellan Intercom $46,000 Feb-02 McDermott I Energy efficient lighting $79,411 Feb-01 McDermott I Replace roof top HVAC units I $476,000 Aug-02 Meadowcliff Fire alarm I -- $16,175 . Jul-01 -Me-adowcliff Asbestos abatement - $253,412 ~g-02 -Me-adowcliff . Eng~gy efficient lighting $88,297 - Dec-02 Metropolitan __ - - Replace cooling tower - $37,203 - --De-c-00 Metropolitan Replace shop vent system - $20,000 - ~y-01 Metro~olitan Energy monitoring system installation $17,145 - Aug-01 Mitchell - - -- ~rgy efficient lighting $103,642 - - ~r-01 Mitchell ___ Energy monitoring system installation $16,695 Jul-01 --- - - Mitchell Asbestos abatement $13,000 Jul-01 -- -- -- ----- --- --- Oakhurst HVAC renovation $237,237 ALJ_g-01 Otter Creek --- -- -energy monitoring system installation ~695 May-01 Otter Creek Energy~fficient lighting - - - $81,828 . Apr-01 - Otter Creek Asbestos abatement $10,000 Aug-02 - -- --- -- - - -Ott-er Creek -- Parking lot - - $138,029 - ~g-02 Otter Cree-k - 6 classroom addition $888,778 Oct-02 - - --- - Otter Creek Parkinq Improvements $142,541 Auq-03 3 CONSTRUCTION REPORT TO THE BOARD MAY 20, 2004 BOND PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED Est. Completion Facility Name Project Description Cost Date Parkview HVAC controls $210,000 Jun-02 Parkview Roof replacement ' $273,877 Sep-01 Parkview 'Exterior lights $10,784 Nov-00 Parkview HVAC renovation \u0026amp; 700 area controls I $301,938 Aug-01 Parkview Locker replacement $120,000 I Aug-01 Parkview Energy efficient lighting $315,000 Jun-01 Procurement Energy monitoring system installation $5,290 Jun-02 Procurement Fire alarm $25,000 Aug-03 Pulaski Hgts. Elem Move playground $17,000 I Dec-02 Rightsell Energy efficient lighting $84,898 Apr-01 Rockefeller Energy efficient lighting $137,004 Mar-01 Rockefeller Replace roof top HVAC $539,175 I Aug-01 Rockefeller Parking addition $111,742 Aug-02 Romine Asbestos abatement $10,000 I Apr-02 Romine Major renovation \u0026amp; addition $3,534,675 Mar-03 SecurityfTransportation , Bus cameras I $22,500 I Jun-01 Southwest Asbestos abatement $28,138 Aug-00 Southwest New roof I $690,000 Oct-03 Southwest Energy efficient lighting $168,719 Jan-02 Southwest Drainage I street widening $250,000  Aug-03 Student Assignment Energy monitoring system installation $4,830 I Aug-02 Student Assignment Fire alarm $9,000 Aug-03 Tech Center Phase 1 Renovation $275,000 I Dec-01 Technology Upgrade . Upgrade phone system \u0026amp; data Nov-02 Terry Energy efficient lighting $73,850 Feb-01 Terrv Driveway \u0026amp; Parking $83,484 I Aug-02 Terry Media Center addition $704,932 Sep-02 Wakefield Security cameras $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 I Jul-01 Williams Renovation i $2,106,492 - Mar-04 Williams Parking expansions\n- $183,717 -De-c-03 Williams Energy efficient lighting $122,719 Jun-01 Wilson Renovation/expansion $1,263,876 ~ Feb-04 -- - - Wilson Parking Expansion $110,000 Aug-03 Woodruff - Renovation ' $246,419 Aug-02 4 =\" -\u0026lt; Ill :z:c 0 r 8 -\u0026lt;\n,c m ~ ~ 9..,' n\ni (/ C :, :, ,n. ~ a G ' !\"\u0026gt;\n,c m ::c ~ 0.. , en \u0026gt;..,.,, !T )\u0026gt; C !: C\ni (/\ni .n., C ~ Date: May 20, 2004 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS To: Board of Directors From: ~andy Becker, Internal Auditor Re: Audit Report - May This is the fifty-fifth 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 Newspaper production staff in LRSD high schools to improve access to tools needed for students and staff. f) :,0 m % ~ 0.. , ~ .)...\u0026gt;,, Audit Report - May 2004 Page 2 of2 Training 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. 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) Served as District coordinator of United Way's 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. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 Date: May 20, 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  On May 3 professional development sessions were held at all schools to provide training to staff in the integration of technology into the curriculum. Teacher trainers at each school provided the training after coming to the IRC for training from Southwest Educational Development Laboratory. Comments from principals and teachers have been very positive with requests to provide similar sessions in the future.  Since the last Board meeting we have received notification on our E-rate applications for this year: o Our 2003-2004 applications for WAN lease, telephone service, electronics and cabling were all not funded. The reason given is that our documentation did not prove that price was the primary factor in selecting the vendor. We will appeal this decision. Some of these same applications have been funded in the past. o The E-rate web site this week posted a commitment to fund media retrieval systems in the amount of $1.3 million for 8 LRSD schools. Those schools are Brady, Fair Park, Franklin, Mitchell, Rightsell, Rockefeller, Wakefield, and Watson.  Henderson Middle School has been approved to get an EAST lab next year. This brings the LRSD total of EAST labs up to 10. 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 April 22 - May 20, 2004 Technology Plan is approved from 2003-2006. ?' ,: n\nI'. \"C :a :a n,. C' ~ G ' p\n,o m ::c ~ 0.. , ~..,,,, DATE: TO: FROM: THROUGH: Re: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS May 20, 2004 Board of Education Beverly Williams,~ector, 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. !ll n 0 ii: .if.,.: ~ ::i:: n .mz. . m\no ~ C) !l $! lri .z..Z... C: ~ n h Personnel Changes Page 2 May 20, 2004 NAME POSITION SCHOOL START DATE END DATE SALARY CLASS Resignationsfferminations Certified Employees Woods-Cobbs, Sha Rhonda Elem I 8-7-03 Reason: Personal FRANKLIN 4-28-04 Moore, Kenneth Reason: Tennination Means, Barbara NONE NONE Asst. Principal HALL 7-22-96 4-8-04 New Certified Employees Title I SOUTHWEST 3-29-04 Certified Promotion Certified Transfer 2-02 TCH925 66-15 ADC105 6-18 TCHl 1 ANNUAL SALARY 29199.00 57060.00 51099.00 annual 15436.16 prorated Personnel Changes Page 3 May 20, 2004 NAME POSITION SCHOOL START DATE END DATE SALARY CLASS Resignations/Terminations Non-Certified Emplovees Blount, Sandra 0cc. Therapist 2-14-00 60-12 Reason: None Given SPECIAL ED. 3-29-04 AN925 Bunton, Deborah Child utrition 8-12-03 3-01 Reason: None Given HENDERSON 3-2-04 FSH550 Cobbs, Larry Bus Driver 8-17-87 3-11 Reason: Retired TRANS. 2-12-04 BUSDRV Davis, Reshaunda Custodian 9-26-95 1-01 Reason: Health HALL 4-12-04 CUS925 Enlow, Robert Child Nutrition 4-11-03 3-01 Reason: Accepted Another BRADY 4-19-04 FSH550 Position Folsom, Barbara Instr. Aide 9-18-95 1-03 Reason: Retired GEYER SPRINGS 8-7-03 INA925 Henry, Carl Security Officer 4-20-01 30-19 Reason: Accepted Another MCCLELLAN 4-23-04 ANl0 Position Hill, Richard Custodian 1-9-01 3-05 Reason: None Given HENDERSON 4-22-04 CUS12 Houchins, Aliscia Secretary 8-1-00 42-07 Reason: Personal FACILITY SERV. 5-14-04 CLK!2 ANNUAL SALARY 43608.00 8364.00 14954.00 10626.00 8364.00 11970.00 21948.00 18909.00 21948.00 !I' n 0 I: .ii.=. nm ::,: n zm ..... m\no f\u0026gt; ~ C, !l ~i\ni .z...Z.... C:\no -\u0026lt; ,n-n !\"\u0026gt;\no m ::,::\nii m 0.. , .C.l.) ..)..\u0026gt;,, Personnel Changes Page 4 May 20, 2004 NAME Lopez, Juan Reason: Leaving City Lynch, Christine Reason: Accepted Another Position Lynch, James Reason: Retired Lyons, Peggy Reason: Accepted Another Position Parker, Raushanah Reason: None Given Sistrunk, Daphne Reason: None Given Smith, Marika Reason: Personal Smith, Tresa Reason: one Given Alexander, Keith POSITION SCHOOL Custodian SOUTHWEST Custodian BRADY Maintenance FACILITY SERV. Instr. Aide FAIR.PARK Child Nutrition GEYER SPRINGS Child Nutrition MCCLELLAN Instr. Aide STEPHENS Adult Ed. ADULT ED. START DATE END DATE 8-11-03 4-2-04 5-5-03 4-22-04 7-30-90 6-1-04 1-20-04 4-16-04 11-3-03 4-5-04 11-10-03 4-5-04 8-25-03 4-28-04 2-19-90 4-8-04 SALARY CLASS 1-01 CUS12 1-01 CUS925 49-19 MAINT. 1-10 INA925 3-01 FSH4 3-01 FSH550 1-10 INA925 31-20 A 925 New Non-Certified Emplovees Instr. Aide 4-1-04 1-10 SOUTHWEST INA925 ANNUAL SALARY 13784.00 10626.00 38700.00 14472.00 5917.00 8364.00 14472.00 23304.00 14472.00 annual 3129.08 prorated Personnel Changes Page 5 May 20, 2004 NAME Bailey, Ada Boyd, Misty Carter, Charles Floyd, Robert Forte, James Henderson, Keily Iglesias, ZOraida POSITION SCHOOL Instr. Aide FAIR.PARK Care CARE Labor/Driver FACILITY SERV. Bus Driver TRANS. Instr. Aide SOUTHWEST Care CARE Instr. Aide WASHINGTO START DATE END DATE 5-4-04 4-19-04 4-9-04 4-2-04 4-9-04 4-19-04 4-20-04 SALARY CLASS 1-01 INA925 1-02 CARE 40-03 MAINT. 3-04 BUSDRV 1-10 INA925 1-02 CARE 1-10 INA925 ANNUAL SALARY 10881.00 annual 1117.51 prorated 6.48 per hr. 18343.00 annual 4294.21 prorated 11621.00 annual 2480.89 prorated 14472.00 annual 2659.72 prorated 6.48 per hr. 14472.00 am1ual 2112.13 prorated !II 0 0 :I: .!.I.C. m 0 :c 0 .mz.. . m\n,o ~ ~ C) !l z~Z~ ........ C\n,o -\u0026lt; 0,.. .. 0 ~\n,o m :c\n.\nm .0. , \"...'. ..\u0026gt;..,, Personnel Changes Page 6 May 20, 2004 NAME Johnson, Lott Lanum, Robert McClelland, Bernard Meek, Kimberly Menhart, Gloria Palmer, Jerry POSITION SCHOOL Security Officer FAIR Custodian MCDERMOTT Custodian WOODRUFF Instr. Aide FULBRIGHT Instr. Aide FULBRIGHT Custodian SOUTHWEST START DATE END DATE 4-12-04 4-12-04 3-24-04 4-21-04 4-12-04 4-5-04 SALARY CLASS 36-10 SOFR9 1-01 CUS928 1-01 CUS12 1-01 INA925 1-07 INA925 1-01 CUS12 ANNUAL SALARY 14050.00 annual 2470.33 prorated 10626.00 annual 1963.50 prorated 13784.00 annual 3929.91 prorated 9466.47 annual 1330.42 prorated 7150.76 annual 1004.97 prorated 14849.00 annual 9605.00 prorated Personnel Changes Page 7 May 20, 2004 NAME Saler, Maria Scarver, Rachel Williams, Denita NONE NONE POSITION SCHOOL Child Nutrition HALL Custodian FAIR Security Officer METRO START DATE END DATE 4-6-04 4-12-04 4-22-04 Non-Certified Promotion Non-Certified Transfer SALARY CLASS 3-09 FSH550 1-01 CUS925 36-11 SOFR9 ANNUAL SALARY 8686.00 annual 1756.19 prorated 5313 .00 annual 981.75 prorated 14473.00 annual 1908.53 prorated !Jl n 0 E .~... nm ::z: n .mz.. . m \"' r\u0026gt; ~ C\u0026gt; !l ~/\nl .z...Z.... C: \"-\u0026lt;' n,... . n r\u0026gt; \"m' ::z: ~ 0.. , ~....,, '54.n Individual Approach to a World efKno1v/edge\" DATE: May 20, 2004 TO: FROM: Board of Education ~ Ms. Beverly Williams, Director-Human Resources THROUGH: Dr. Morris Holmes, Interim Superintendent of Schools Re: Rehire of staff members It is recommended that all certified teachers, except those in intern positions, or those funded with grant funds which end prior to June 30, 2005, be rehired effective May 20, 2004, for the 2004-05 school year. It is recommended that all other Little Rock School District employees be rehired effective May 20, 2004 for the 2004-05 school year, except those in positions funded with grant funds which end prior to June 30, 2005. Any employee who is recommended by the Superintendent for non-renewal or termination pursuant to the Arkansas Teacher Fair Dismissal Act or the Arkansas Fair Hearing Act is not recommended for rehire for the 2004-05 school year, unless through the grievance process and/or their board hearing the non-renewal or termination recommendation is not upheld. 810 \\Y/ Markham  Little Rock, Arkansas 72201  www.lrsd.org 501-44 7-1000  fax: 501-44 7-1001\ns \u0026gt;n  C: \",-'\noo gg ~E ZI: -\u0026lt; po z ~ !II n 0 I: ~ -\u0026lt; Ill ::z: n zm -m\u0026lt;\no '~n Individual Approach to a World if Knowledge\" May 20, 2004 To: Little Rock School District Board of Directors From:  .~orris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent of Schools Prepared by:('f-severly Williams, Director of Human Resources Re: Contract egotiations It is recommended that the following contract revisions be approved as were negotiated with the Little Rock Classroom Teachers Association. These changes are for the 2004-05 school year and are addendums to the previously negotiated agreements. Transportation- Bus Drivers, Aides, and Monitors Security Officer 810 \\X'. 1arkham  Little Rock, Arkansas 72201  www.lrsd.org 501-447-1000  fax: 501-447-1001 !ZI 0 0 :I: .~.. p:: ::z: 0 m .z. . m ,ID != n n !Tl \u0026gt; a, 0 V, V, C) ~..... LRSD Board of Directors and the LRCTA Bus Drivers, Aides, and Monitors Negotiated Agreement for the 2004-05 School year 1) Salary: a. 10% for the 2004-05 school year b. 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. c. The two top out stipends mentioned on page 46 of the 2000-2003 agreement will be applied for the term of this agreement. 2) Article 21 Employee Benefits (Insurance): 1. Up to $260 for the 2004-05 school year. 2. 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. 3) The language offered by the board proposals on April 16, 2004, relative to Articles 9, 12, 13,14, 19 and pay codes must be agreed to with the following changes: Article 9, Section J (9) or failure Article 9, Section J, Note: Drivers who are convicted of a DWI or who have three moving violations on their driving records are no longer eligible to drive a LRSD School Bus. Such drivers will be reassigned to a LRSD vacant position for which they are qualified and will be compensated at the corresponding grade/step for the new position. If there are no vacant positions or no vacant positions for which they are qualified, then they will be terminated from the Little Rock School District. If a driver commits a third at-fault accident and that at-fault charge is subsequently overturned within three (3) months of the infraction, the driver will be restored to his/her original position. Drivers who have an at-fault accident overturned, within three (3) months and submit proof of this to the District, will have the at-fault status for the accident removed from their personnel file. A1ticle 13, new Section G on LRCTA proposal April 19, 2004 Article 14, Section A, Change future summer employment to summer employment for the next two years 4) Article 14 E (3), Change On or around to By October 1 of each year, (Unless an emergency prevents the Administration from compiling the necessary information.) all routes will be open for bidding. Article 19 E, add the following to the last sentence, except attendance incentive pay. Pay code Changes: 113 to $7.00 400 to $6.00 401 A to $3.50 INS 1 to $10.00 per hour Superintendent Cabinet will be $40.00 5) Current Contract Language will be in effect for articles 1, 2, 8, and 11 !I' n 0 IC .~.. m n % n .zm. . m \"' ~ n n !'\" c\u0026gt;c n \"\"'' C) .z~.. For Board Approval April 16, 2004 Board Proposal #2 ARTICLE 9. DISCIPLINE/nJST CAUSE A. No employee shall be disciplined (including warnings, reprimands, suspensions, reductions in rank, discharge, lay-off, terminations or other actions that would adversely affect the employee) without just and sufficient cause. B. The specific grounds forming the basis for disciplinary action will be made available to the employee and the Association upon request. C. An employee shall be entitled to have present a representative of the Association during any disciplinary action except oral warnings. When a request for such representation is made, no action shall be taken with respect to the employee until such representative of the Association is present provided that the Association representative must be available within twenty-four (24) hours of notice of the impending action. Further, in the event that a disciplinary action is proposed, the employee shall be advised of the right to representation under this provision of the Agreement prior to the action being taken. In the event an employee voluntarily waives their right to representation he/she shall be asked to sign a form stating such intent. D. The employer agrees to follow a policy of progressive discipline which normally includes one (I) written warning, one (I) written reprimand, suspension without pay, and discharge with exception of certain offenses stated in Section J which are grounds for immediate termination or provide for a specified penalty. Any disciplinary action taken against an employee shall be appropriate to the behavior which precipitates said action. Suspension without pay will normally be for 3 to I 0 working days. E. Employees who are terminated shall be given all accrued wages no later than the next payday. F. Employees who have not completed the initial probationary period of six (6) months may be discharged for any cause that is not arbitrary or capricious. 19 G. H. Employees who have not completed the initial probationary period of six (6) months shall not have access to the Grievance Procedure for disciplinary action or discharge. All employees are expected to conform to reasonable standards of performance and conduct. I. There are occasions when persons, because of the nature of their misconduct, may be suspended and recommended for immediate termination. J. Following are examples of serious offenses for which an employee will be recommended for immediate termination. These offenses may include, but are not limited to: I. Conviction, at a trial court level, of any felony or misdemeanor which is manifestly inconsistent with the safe and efficient operation or reputation of the school or department. 2. Fighting, threatening or attempting to do bodily injury to an employee or student. Bodily injury means physical pain, illness or any impairment of physical condition. 3. 4. Carrying weapons. A weapon is any object that could cause injury to another person or is not required to be in the possession of that employee in the normal course of his/her job. Stealing or misappropriation of property of the School District or the employees of the Little Rock School District. 5. Malicious mischief, the abuse, misuse or deliberate destruction or damaging of property, tools or equipment of the Little Rock School District or other employees of the LRSD. 6. Altering, tampering or falsification of time cards, \"sign-in out\" rosters or other reporting documents relative to attendance, promptness or departure. 7. Drinking alcoholic beverages on the job or during the duty day\nor the possession of, or introduction of, any alcoholic beverages on LRSD prope1iy at any time. This also includes reporting to work while under the influence of alcohol. 8. Use of non-presc1ibed narcotics, and/or the use, possession, or transmitting on LRSD vehicles or premises of drugs or substances capable of modifying mood and/or behavior. 20 !I' n 0 I: .~.. Ill :c n .mz. . m ::0 ~ IT IT !'\" \u0026gt; \"n' \"\"'' C) z~ ..... 9. Insubordination, including refusal or failure to perform work assigned and/or refusal to obey orders of supervisors. 10. Disorderly, disruptive or immoral conduct on LRSD vehicles or premises. 11. The making of or publishing of false, vicious or malicious statements concerning a supervisor or other employee of the Little Rock School District. 12. Falsification of personnel or other official school or insurance records, or making false statements when applying for employment. 13. Falsifying or refusing to give testimony concerning accidents involving school vehicles and/or incidents which are being investigated. 14. Failure to observe or purposefully disregard school district and department policy or procedure. 15. Use of District facilities, personnel, or equipment for non-District purposes. ote: Drivers who are convicted of a DWI or who have three moving violations on their driving record are no longer eligible to drive a Little Rock School District school bus. Additionally, drivers charged with three at fault accidents are no longer eligible to drive a Little Rock School District school bus. Such drivers will be considered for reassignment to other LRSD vacant positions for which they are qualified and will be appropriately compensated at the corresponding grade/step for the new position. However, drivers in this circumstance may request a position as a bus monitor if there are available positions. The decision to allow the driver this option rests 1,1,rith the Director of Transportation aHd will be based OH the driver's seHiority, overall job performaHce, and atteHdaHce. 21 For Board Approval Date: April 13, 2004 Board Proposal #2 ARTICLE 12. EMPLOYEE EVALUATION A. Each employee, upon employment or at the beginning of the school year, whichever is later, shall be apprised in specific terms of his/her responsibilities, which shall be consistent with the District adopted job description. Employees will be informed of the specific criterion upon which they will be evaluated and who is responsible to evaluate the employee. Each employee shall be given a copy of the evaluation form. The evaluator shall distribute this material, including an explanation. Evaluators shall be administrative personnel of the District. Employees shall be evaluated by their immediate supervisor. The immediate supervisor will be identified at the time of bidding or when permanent assignments are made. Other observations shall be made in writing at the time of observation. Evaluation criteria shall be based upon the specific skills outlined in District approved job descriptions. Evaluation criteria shall not require the employee to give unreasonable service or loyalty to any individual or to tolerate or endure abusive behavior or dangerous or threatening circumstances. (The evaluatiofl iHstrumeHt shall deHote Good, Fair, Needs Improvemeflt, Needs RetrainiHg for each criteriofl and o,rerall performance and shall have appropriate space for explaHatory commeHts.) B. It shall be the District's responsibility to assist employees in becoming oriented to the District and to improve their work performance through direct observation of the employee. The appropriate supervisor/administrator shall provide written summaries of these observations, together with any recommendations the administrator may have for the employee. All employees shall be evaluated at least once a year with 20 day probation for performance. C. Any employee who disagrees with an observation or recommendation may submit a written answer which shall be attached to the file copy of the observation in question. Any overall unsatisfactory rating, observation or recommendation which adversely affects the employee's standing may be grieved through the grievance procedure. D. All administrators/supervisors involved in performance evaluation shall be fully and properly trained in the techniques and criteria to be used in the evaluation process. Administrators/supervisors involved in evaluation shall be knowledgeable of the job 24 !D (\") 0\ni: !I: Pl ::,: (\") .mz.. . m\no rn \u0026gt; a, (\") u, u, C) ~ .z.. . area of the employee. No evaluation shall unduly interfere with the employee's carrying through his/her job assignment. E. In the event termination or non-renewal of the employee's contract is recommended, the employee and the Association shall be furnished a copy of such recommendation by certified mail or receipted hand-delivery with a statement of the reasons on which it is based. F. If an employee who has completed the required probationary period receives a notice pursuant to Section E above and Act 631 of 1991 desires a hearing, that employee is entitled to appeal the action under the Grievance Procedure (Article V). In such cases, the employee shall initiate the grievance at Level Two. 25 For Board Approval Date: April 13, 2004 Board Proposal #2 ARTICLE 13. EMPLOYMENTPROCEDURES A. Employees in the bargaining unit will serve in one of the following job classifications: B. 1. Full-Time Substitute Special Education Driver. A driver who has been selected to Substitute for any driver, monitor or aide position which is either unassigned or temporarily vacant due to employee absence. Must possess a Commercial Driver's License. When two or more persons who bid for a Full-Time Substitute Special Education Driver position are relatively equal in qualifications as determined in accordance with written, job-related, selection criteria (performance and attendance), seniority will govern. 2. 3. 4. Special Education Driver. A driver who has been selected to operate a special education vehicle in support of students with special needs. Must possess a Commercial Driver's License. When two or more persons who bid for a Special Education Driver position are relatively equal in qualifications as determined in accordance with written, job-related, selection criteria (performance and attendance), seniority will govern. Special Education Driver's Aide. An employee who has been selected, based upon demonstrated ability and/or the recommendation of dispatch and supervisory personnel, to assist the Special Education Driver in maintaining equipment, discipline, control, and comfort for students assigned to special education vehicles. The aide must possess the same driver's certification as school bus drivers and must maintain driving proficiency to allow for assignment as a driver when required. Slniority is not thl primary consicilration in Slllction for this position. (This position is bling phasld out through attrition. to bl rnplacld by Splcial Education Bus Monitors). Special Education Bus Monitor. An employee selected to provide assistance to students loading, unloading, and riding on special education buses. Employee must meet qualifications listed in the approved job description. 5. The District will no longer hire bus monitors, however, all bus monitors presently employed for the 2003-04 school year will be grand fathered into that position. The position will then be eliminated as the positions are vacated. Seniority shall be defined as the length of service within the District as a member of the bargaining unit. Accumulation of seniority shall begin on the employee's first working day. A holiday shall be counted as the first working day in applicable situations. In the 26 !JI (\") 0 I: .i.i.:. ~ ::c n m .z.. . m\n,o !'Tl \u0026gt; a, enn u, C) z~ ..... event that more than one individual employee has the same starting date of work, position on seniority list shall be determined by drawing lots. C. Probationary employees shall have no seniority until completion of the probationary period at which time their seniority shall revert to their first day of work. D. The employer shall prepare, maintain and post the seniority list. The initial seniority list shall be prepared and posted conspicuously in the Drivers' lounge with revisions and updates prepared and posted thereafter. A copy of the seniority list and subsequent revisions shall be furnished to the Association. E. Seniority shall be lost by an employee upon termination, resignation, retirement or transfer to a non-bargaining unit position unless they return to the District within three (3) years. Seniority shall not be lost by an employee who is returning to a bargaining position from a supervisory position. If an employee is on unpaid leave for more than 30 consecutive days then seniority will be deducted beginning on the first day of the leave. F. An employee who is resigning shall give two weeks notice. G. Each employee will be made available a copy of his/her job description upon hire. If the employee is transferred or the job description changed, the employee will be made available a copy of the appropriate description at that time. In case of a change, the incumbent employee will be provided orientation and training in the new responsibilities. The Board will provide CTA a copy of all job descriptions in the unit and will provide updated descriptions when revisions are made. The Board will provide a listing of all employees in the unit by job title. If LRSD requests the Director of Transportation to temporarily employ drivers to work outside their normal round of duties, said drivers shall be employed on the basis of seniority and qualifications. H. All employees must obtain a TB skin test or large chest X-ray consistent with Health Department regulations. I. A withholding tax form shall be executed at the time of employment. J. The Board will not subcontract work customarily performed by its employees: (I) unless adequate existing equipment and/or facilities are not available to perform the work when it is needed, or (2) unless the Board does not have employees covered by this contract in sufficient number and/or skill to perform such work, or (3) unless it is deemed necessary to transfer or subcontract such work because of other demands on such equipment and other facilities to do other work which is to be performed. 27 K. Drivers on leave will only be allowed to bid on routes if their estimated return to work day is less than thirty (30) days after the first day of route bidding. L. Drivers on leave who fail to return to work within the thirty (30) days of the first day of route bidding must forfeit the route and the route will be reposted for bidding. M. Drivers absent in excess of forty-five (45) consecutive days will forfeit their routes, which will be reposted for bidding. 28 !I' n 0 !IC .~... ~ ::z: n .zm.. . m\n:o rn \u0026gt; 0:, n en en C) ~ .z.. . For Board Approval Date: April 16, 2004 Board Proposal #3 ARTICLE 14. HOURS OF WORK MID OVER+IME A. The normal work year for school-term employees shall be that number of student days mandated by the State Department of Education. However when summer employment is available, it shall be posted for (7) days. Hiring for summer positions shall be based on-seniority, good work attendance, and job performance. Drivers/ aides who accept summer employment and who do not complete the assignment obligation will not be considered for summer employment for the next two (2) years. Exceptions will be made for emergency and/or extreme medical conditions. B. Regular pay shall be paid on early dismissal days and drivers will work adjusted schedules as required to meet needs of students transported. Drivers shall receive regular pay for time worked on emergency days. C. When inclement weather forces the closing of any work sites, all local radio and television stations, including KLRE, shall be notified so that announcements may be made no later than 6:00 a.m., if possible. D. Reporting Time. All OOef6 transportation employees will be required to report to work in the morning not later than thirty minutes before the first scheduled stop on the first run or 6:00 AM whichever comes later. All OOef6 transportation employees are required to report not less than 30 minutes before too their first scheduled afternoon pickup time. Additionally, all transportation employees must report 30 minutes before their noon run. E. Assignment/re-assignment Of Bus Routes. The following procedures will be followed in assignment and re-assignment of bus routes. 1. At the beginning of the school year all returning drivers will be assigned, to the extent possible, to the route which most closely resembles the route the driver drove at the end of the previous school year. 2. New (first year) drivers will be assigned open routes based upon the director' s/supervisors' assessment of aptitude. These assignments will be made following the initial assignments ofreturning drivers and after the conclusion of the bid process. 28 3. On or ru:ound By October 1 of each year, (Unless an emergency prevents the Administration from compiling the necessary information.) all routes will be open for bidding. Employees will be afforded an opportunity to ''bid\" on-RmS routes of their choice. For this purpose a route will be considered to be a combination of morning/afternoon school runs assigned to an individual bus to make most effective use of limited vehicular resources. The assignment of runs routes will be based on driver seniority. This will be the only time during the school year that all routes will be open for bidding. Scheduled bidding times will be established by management and strictly followed. Each driver will be allowed fifteen (15) minutes to bid. Those drivers who cannot be present may authorize a unit member or management to bid for them if their proxy is given in writing. Those who exceed their time or fail to show will be placed at the bottom of the list. A seniority list will be posted at least three (3) days prior to the bidding with all parties given an opportunity to correct any errors. The tentative route list-s book for bidding will be posted during the same period. Any necessary changes to the routes after posting and before bidding will be posted and highlighted. Also, no changes will be accepted one (1) work day before bidding starts. All changes prior to that day will be posted prior to the start of bidding. After bidding begins, students will be added to the appropriate runs as required. 4. Following assignment of this route no further bidding will be made. A driver will be assigned to drive the remaining open route. This cut-off of bidding is necessary to retain stability of operations and preclude a domino effect of all routes. 5. It is possible that the nature of the route originally bid could be changed significantly during the course of the school year. The determination of when a route falls into this category will be made by the director based upon the recommendations of the supervisors and dispatchers. lt is also possible that additional routes could be added during the school year or that routes become vacant due to resignation or termination of the driver. 6. If the events of the preceding paragraph occur, the route will be posted for bids for two working days prior to assignment. No bids will be accepted beyond 5 :00 p.m. of the second working day following posting of the routes. Drivers who bid on and accept routes made available under the circumstances related in the preceding paragraph will not be allowed to bid on any 29 !I' C') 0 I: .~.. m C') % C') .mz. . m ::0 r\"' \u0026gt; a, C') \"\"'' C, ~ .z. . additional routes for another thirty (30) days. If the bidding process causes another route to become vacant, the administration may appoint a driver to fill the vacancy until all routes are bid the following October. 7. Full-time Substitute positions are not subject to the above procedures. All Fulltime Substitute positions will, however, be posted for two working days to allow drivers to indicate their interest in the position. 8. All routes will be paired with two runs. If for any reason a second run is deleted or the route is put up for bid without a second run, management reserves the right to add one at any time during the year. Additionally, for any route that can not be paired drivers will be asked to do an additional run during the time frame they would normally have a second run and there will be no additional compensation. The procedures outlined in this policy statement are intended to insure equity and consistency in assignments within the Transportation Department. Changes in assignments outside of the bidding process will be made only for reasonable cause. The Superintendent shall have the right, at his/her discretion, to make administrative changes in assignments. Such assignments shall have precedence over all other assignments. F. Training requirements for bus driver personnel are a condition of employment. We are obligated by law to train personnel in matters of safety and performance. Therefore it is incumbent upon the District to provide this opportunity to all unit personnel. Prior to the opening of school, on panmt conference days, and t@acher work days and throughout the school year the District will provide thirty hours of paid mandatory in-service. Personnel may take additional training during the year. The District will pay $25.00 per @ach tlH=ee how= s0ssion or~ $10.00 per hour up to a total of 45 hours per year per employee for staff development. 30 For Board Approval Date: April 13, 2004 Board Proposal # 2 ARTICLE 19. LEAVES A. B. 1. Attendance Incentive - An attendance incentive will be given to all drivers, aides, and monitors who have perfect attendance. If a driver, aide, or monitor is required to serve jury duty or is Ofl military lsa.vs, these absences will not count against the employee. There will be three separate periods established for achieving perfect attendance. The employee shall not miss any days for sick leave, military leave, be on leave without pay, or be off the payroll for any reason to qualify for the perfect attendance incentive. ($200, $200, $200, $200) 1. The first incentive period will begin the first day of contract and end ovember 30. The incentive of $200 will be paid on the supplemental 2. 3. payroll in December. The second incentive period will begin December 1 and end February 28 (29). The incentive of $200 will be paid on the supplemental payroll in March. The third incentive period will begin March 1 and end the last day of school. The incentive of $200 will be paid on the supplemental payroll in June. 4. An additional $200 incentive will be paid if the employee bas \"perfect attendance\" for the entire year. 5. An incentive of $100 for missing only day aoo or $75 for missing only 1 day will also be paid psr paid per period. Sick Leave Accumulation of sick leave shall begin with the first month of employment, or the first day of the school year, whichever is applicable and shall accrue at the rate of one day per month. 2. If the employee resigns or leaves his/her employment position before the end of the school term, the Little Rock school District may deduct from his/her last pay check full compensation for any days of sick leave taken in excess of the days earned. 35 !II 0 0 :I: .ii.=.. ~ :,: 0 .mz.. . m\no fl !T1 \u0026gt; ~ V\u0026gt; V\u0026gt; C\u0026gt; .~... 3. An employee is entitled to sick leave days only for reason of personal illness or illness or death in his/her immediate family. Immediate family shall be considered to include father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, husband, wife, grandparents, grandchildren, sister-in- law, brother-in-law, mother-inlaw, father-in-law, aunt, uncle, and other persons living in the same household. 4. A record of sick leave used and accumulated must be maintained by the District. Sick leave that is unused during any school year shall be carried forward until 175 days have been accumulated. 5. An employee who qualifies for sick leave may use any amount up to his/her total number of accumulated days. 6. Accumulated days of sick leave that are used may be restored up to 175 days in the same manner that they were first accumulated. +. The Superintendent of Schools may advance three days sick leave to ntw.' employees upon the employee's v,'Fitten request and the recommendation ofth@ supervisor or department head. 7. In cases where an employee frequently claims sick leave for personal illness, or upon an absence of five (5) days or more due to personal illness, the District may require a doctor's certificate verifying the illness. 8. Two sick leave days may be used for personal reasons. C. Leave Without Pay Leave of absence, without pay, may be granted by the Director of Human Resources to an employee upon written request and recommendation of the Director of Transportation under the terms stated below: 1. For personal illness, if it can be shown that rest and recuperation will contribute to the welfare of the employee. 2. Request for leave of absence must be submitted by the employee to the supervisor or department head at least two weeks prior to the beginning of the leave, except in case of emergency. 3. Failure to notify the supervisor or department head of intention to resume work, or failure to report for duty at the expiration of a leave of absence or extension granted, or failure to ask for additional leave of absence in case of protracted absence shall be considered a resignation. 36 4. Employees who are on leave without pay do not accrue seniority while on leave. D. E. F. G. Military Leave Military leave will be granted, without loss of status and art1mdance incsntive, but with no pay, according to the provisions of the Military Leave Act. Jury Service and other Related Appearances Any employee called for jury duty, or who is subpoenaed to testify during work hours in any judicial or administrative matter related to district business, including requested attendance during an arbitration fact-finding proceeding shall be paid his/her full compensation for such time with no loss of any leaves, seniority, or Joss of any other benefits. When subpoenaed in non-District related business, the leave will be without pay, but will be considered as an eKcused abs@c@ 1Nith no loss of any other benefit except the attendance incentive pay. Maternity Leave The District will grant an unpaid leave of absence for maternity leave. The leave will commence upon the request of the employee and her physician. Accumulated sick leave days can be used in the maternity leave at the discretion of the employee as disability as defined by the employee's physician. The employee will be allowed to return to work upon release from her physician. Emergency Leave An unpaid leave for health or other emergency reasons may be granted by the Director of Human Resources upon written request. This leave may be extended with the approval of the Director of Human Resources for a specific period oftime. H. Bereavement Leave Employees may use sick leave days for leave connected with the death of members of the immediate family. Immediate family shall be considered to include father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, husband, wife, grandparents, grandchildren, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, mother-in-Jaw, father-in-law, aunt, uncle, and other persons living in the same household. I. Union Leave The Union will be allowed to use up to six (6) unpaid leave days per year. Not more than two (2) such days may be used at any time. The Union president shall authorize to the Director of Transportation the names of those persons to be granted such leave. 37 !II 0 0 E .~.. ~ % 0 .mz. . m\n,a C) !l $! ~ z....Z.... C: ~ 0 h !\" \u0026gt; CJ 0 \"\"'' C) $! .z.. . J. On-The-Job-Injury Any employee suffering an on-the-job-injury shall be paid his/her full compensation for such time with no loss of any leaves, seniority, or loss of any other benefits, subject to the regulations of the State of Arkansas Workers' Compensation Commission to the limit that the payment of Workers' Compensation and other accrued leaves do not exceed 100% of the employee's regular salary. K. Absenteeism Because unwarranted absenteeism wastes the District's money, and works a hardship on employees who maintain good attendance records, the administration will follow a policy of progressive discipline for absences and tardiness. An employee who is absent from his/her position for five (5) consecutive days without notifying the Director of Transportation shall be considered as abandoning his/her position. L. Family Medical Leave Qualified Bus Drivers/aides/monitors may take up to twelve (12) weeks of unpaid leave under the terms of the Family and Medical Leave Act except immediate family. (See Article XIX, Section H for definition.) After the leave has been approved the Bus Driver/Aide/Monitor will receive full normal health care coverage for up to twelve (12) weeks of the leave. When the maximum of twelve (12) weeks has expired the language in any other provisions of this contract shall apply. 38 Date: To: From: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 May 20, 2004 Board of Education Dr. Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent Prepared by: Linda Austin, Director of Planning and Development Subject Federal grant submission: Smaller Learning Communities Summary The District submitted a Smaller Learning Communities (SLC) proposal to the U. S. Department of Education on April 29, 2004. The proposal includes two LRSD high schools, Central and J. A. Fair. Objectives The LRSD SLC proposal includes three broad objectives: 1) to restructure the target schools into smaller learning communities based on students' career and academic interests to create a more personalize and supportive school environment\n2) to improve overall academic achievement in reading and mathematics for all students and narrow the achievement gap that exists between minority and non-minority students\nand 3) to enhance teacher capacity to incorporate researchbased instructional strategies into their daily teaching practices that engage students in learning through targeted, ongoing professional development and capacity building activities. Budget amount $749,928 Duration September 2004 - August 2007 !JI n 0 lll: .ii.=. m n ::c n m .z. . m\n:o !TI \u0026gt; a:, n V\u0026gt; V\u0026gt; C\u0026gt; ~ z.. . Date: To: From: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MAKRHAM LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 May 20, 2004 Board of Education Dr. Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent Prepared by: Linda Austin, Director of Planning and Development Subject Federal grant submission: Community Technology Center Summary The District proposes to submit a Community Technology Center grant application in partnership with EAST, Inc. to expand the newly established Central High 9th grade technology center Objectives The LRSD CTC proposal includes three broad objectives: 1) to expand access to information technology and related training for disadvantaged residents of the Central High community Budget Match Duration 2) to provide extended instructional services through after school, Saturday and summer programming 3) to enhance teacher capacity to incorporate technology-based instructional strategies into teaching practices through professional development $500,000 In-kind match is required September 2004 - August 2005 ~.... s 8 :,r\n\u0026gt; 8 ~ 0z (J) !\"' \u0026gt; a, (\") (J) (J) C\u0026gt; ~ .z.. . Date: To: From: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MAKRHAM LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 May 20, 2004 Board of Education Dr. Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent Prepared by: Linda Austin, Director of Planning and Development Subject State grant submission: 21 st Century Community Learning Center Summary The District proposes to submit a 21 st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) grant application to create a community learning center at Mabelvale Magnet Middle School. Purpose Budget Duration The LRSD Mabelvale 21 st CCLC proposal will include extended learning opportunities that will operate after school, before school, on Saturdays, and during the summer. These programs will include intensive academic enrichment opportunities along with other high interest activities designed to complement the students' regular academic program. $150,000 - Year One $390,000 - Year Two through Year Five $540,000 - Total Request September 2004- July 2009 .p.. s a:, 8 ::\u0026gt;\u0026lt;  8 '.!l 0z \"' !TI  a:, (\") \"\"'' C\u0026gt; .z~.. Department of Instructional Technology 3001 S. Pulaski Little Rock, Arkansas 72206 May 20, 2004 TO: Board of Directors FROM: Lucy Neal, Director, Technology and Media Services THROUGH: Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent SUBJECT: EETT Grant A tri-district grant proposal was submitted to Arkansas Department of Education for an EETT (Enhancing Education Through Technology) Grant on May 13, 2004. This grant is a partnership grant submitted by the three districts in Pulaski County. It will provide mobile Alphasmart labs to four middle schools in each of the three districts to support literacy, mathematics and science instruction. It will also provide professional development in how to use the mobile labs for teachers in the schools involved. LRSD schools selected are Cloverdale Middle School, Henderson Middle School, Mabelvale Middle School and Southwest Middle School. The total amount requested from the grant is $300,000. LRSD share of the funds is $100,000. No matching funds are required. We are asking the Board's approval to maintain the submission of this grant. p -4 8 a, 8 :,,:: \u0026gt; 8 ~ 0z \"' -4 a, C:. ~~ o\n:o zm zn\noJl\n:o C\u0026gt; ~~ m!I:: !\" \u0026gt; a, n \"\"'' C\u0026gt; ~ z -4 TO: FROM: ',_!_,,# !.~ ,,,~ 'H - l' fj ~ , ' ~~ '54n Individual Approach to a World of Knowledge\" May 20, 2004 Board of Directors Krista Underwood, Director of Early Childhood /Elementary Literacy THROUGH: Mr. Dennis Glasgow, Interim Associate Superintendent SUBJECT: Arkansas Better Chance for School Success (ABCSS) Grant Proposal Summary -- The Early Childhood Department requests approval to submit an application to the Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education, for new and continued funding of developmentally appropriate early childhood programs for the three and four ( 4) year old children who reside in the district. Objectives -- The overall goal of the LRSD ABCSS program is to expand the opportunity for quality early childhood education experiences for the three- and four-year-old children in the district who are educationally deprived. Expected Outcomes -- Having access to nurturing, supportive educational experiences will prepare preschool children to enter kindergarten with the necessary cognitive, physical, social and emotional, and early language and literacy skills for success in school. The outcomes of the project will be measured through an online assessment system required by the project. Population -- Three and four year old children who reside in the district and who meet specific criteria established by the ABCSS program. Source of Budget/Budget Amount -- The Arkansas Department of Human Services has announced the availability of funds to assist in providing early childhood programs which identify and assist educationally-deprived children, ages three (3) and (4) years, as specified in the Arkansas Better Chance Program for School Success, Act 49 of 2004. This proposal will allow the District to make application in a competitive process for approximately $5.5 million in continuous funding from the Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Early Childhood Education. The funds will support centerbased early childhood education opportunities for the four-year-old children in the district and home-based (HIPPY) educational opportunities for the three year old children in the district. 810 \\'\\'. t- 1arkham  Little Rock, Arkansas 72201  www.lrsd.org 501-447-1000  fax: 501-447-1001 p -, g a, 8\n,,\n\u0026gt; 8 ::!l 0z u, -, a, C: . -n ::!\u0026gt; O\n:a zm z\ng g ~~ m!I: ~ -u,, C: 0 :m:amz :S -, u, ::c a~ Zo u, a, Manager -- Krista Underwood, Director of Early Childhood and Elementary Literacy Duration -- ABCSS funding is renewed annually upon submission of the grant continuation application. Long Range -- Continuation of and expansion of early childhood services offered in the District. Other Agencies Involved -- none Needed Staff -- Based upon the amount of funding provided and the level of the expansion of the preschool program, the District will potentially need 1) one clerical position to complete, submit, and maintain the required quarterly reports and other miscellaneous information and 2) one coordinator's position to manage the implementation of the expansion of the early childhood program. Comments -- The District decided to make application for every school which met the eligibility criteria even though some schools fell in the category of lowest priority for funding. Recommendation -- We recommend approval of the request to submit this proposal to the Arkansas Department of Human Services. ARKANSAS BETTER CHANCE FOR SCHOOL SUCCESS (ABCSS) LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT PROGRAM PROPOSAL  Site Information  Program Abstract May 14, 2004 0 ~ C: C\n,om mz S--\u0026lt; (l)::C 6~ ZC (I) a, ARKANSAS BETTER CHANCE PROGRAM APPLICATION COVER SHEET 2004-2005 NAME OF DISTRICT/AGENCY Little Rock School District ADDRESS -81-0 W-. -Ma-rkh-am- ---- CITY _L_t_'ttl_e_Rock---'-'--'----- ZIP CODE COUNTY _P_u_ la_ ski_ ___ CONGRESSIONALDISTRICT -\"-2 _ TIN# 716014717 MAIN OFFICE CONT ACT PERSON(S): Krista Underwood 1ELEPHONE NO. E-MAIL ADDRESS _5~0c.\n:l_-44\n...\n...\n..7--=-3\n.:32::.:\n5_ _____ FAX NO. Krista. underwoodcaUrsd. org THREE AND FOUR YEAR OLD CHILDREN 501-447-7619 72201 CENTER-BASED PROGRAM MODEL (178 days minimum) HOME-BASED (Full Program year) TOTAL NUMBER OF ABC CHILDREN TO BE SERVED TOTAL NUMBER OF NON-ABC CHILDREN TO BE SERVED (acrou the district) List all sites that will serve ABC Children CENTER-BASED HOME-BASED 1202 95 150 0 ABC Site No.of No. of No. of Counties Program School Districts No. of Name ABC Non-ABC ABC Will Program Will Serve ABC Children Children Class- Serve Days of rooms Ooeration HIPPY 95 0 n/a Pulaski LRSD 178 Bale 60 0 3 Pulaski LRSD 178 Baseline 60 0 3 Pulaski LRSD 178 Brady 40 0 2 Pulaski LRSD 178 Carver 20 0 1 Pulaski LRSD 178 Chicot 80 0 4 Pulaski LRSD 178 Cloverdale 60 0 3 Pulaski LRSD 178 Dodd 40 0 2 Pulaski LRSD 178 Fair Park 40 0 2 Pulaski LRSD 178 Franklin 60 0 3 Pulaski LRSD 178 Fulbright 20 20 l Pulaski LRSD 178 Geyer Springs 60 0 3 Pulaski LRSD 178 King 80 0 4 Pulaski LRSD 178 Mabelvale 40 0 2 Pulaski LRSD 178 Meadowcliff 60 0 3 Pulaski LRSD 178 Otter Creek 40 0 2 Pulaski LRSD 178 Rightsell 10 0 1 Pulaski LRSD 178 Program Begin \u0026amp; End Dates August 19, 2004 - May 23, 2005 August 19, 2004 - June 3. 2005 August 19, 2004 - June 3 2005 August 19, 2004- June 3 2005 August l 9, 2004 - June 3 2005 August 19, 2004- Tnn3 ~fin\u0026lt; August 19, 2004 - June 3, 2005 August 19, 2004 - June 3 2005 August 19, 2004 - June 3. 2005 August 19, 2004 - June 3 2005 August 19, 2004 - June 3 2005 August 19, 2004 - Tnn 3 ~M\u0026lt; August 19, 2004 - June 3. 2005 August 19, 2004 - June3. 2005 August 19, 2004 - June 3. 2005 August 19, 2004 - June 3 2005 August 19, 2004 - June 3. 2005 Rockefeller 40 60 2 Pulaski LRSD 178 August 19, 2004 - Jtme 'l '\u0026gt;llll\u0026lt; Romine 30 0 2 Pulaski LRSD 178 August 19, 2004- June 3 2005 Stephens 80 0 4 Pulaski LRSD 178 August 19, 2004 - '--1 '\u0026gt;llll\u0026lt; Wakefield 40 0 2 Pulaski LRSD 178 August 19, 2004 - June3 2005 Washington 100 0 5 Pulaski LRSD 178 August 19, 2004 - Tun1 ?MS Watson 40 0 2 Pulaski LRSD 178 August 19, 2004- June3 2005 Western Hills 40 0 2 Pulaski LRSD 178 August 19, 2004 - T,- 1 ?1\\1\\( Wilson 40 0 2 Pulaski LRSD 178 August 19, 2004- June3 2005 Woodruff 22 0 2 Pulaski LRSD 178 August 19, 2004- Tun 1 ?/lll( TOTAL 1297 0 62 PROGRAM'S FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING \u0026amp; ENDING DATES: July 1 _2004=.June 30.,2005 Is your program audited by Legislative Audit? Yes If not, a copy of your audit is required each year. If your program is a joint application, list all agencies involved I certify that the infonnation in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge. SIGNATURE ~ ~ DMSION OF CHILD CARE \u0026amp; EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF BUMAN SERVICES P.O. BOX 1437, SWT S-160 LIITLE ROCK, AR 72203 501-682-9699 =\" :r  m 8~ \"-D,: z..:. 5z-g-, 0 \"...' C: 0 ::Om mz S\"\"' u,:,:: 0~ ~55 ! .p.. s a, 8 :,,\n 8 =!l zi5 \"' Program Abstract Little Rock School District Arkansas Better Chance for School Success PROGRAM ABSTRACT I. Over all Program Goals and Objectives The overall goal of the LRSD ABCSS program is to develop and expand the early childhood education opportunities for the three- and four-year old children in the district who are educationally deprived either through the center-based or home-based (HIPPY) setting. Having access to nurturing, supportive educational experiences will prepare the children to enter kindergarten with the necessary cognitive, physical, social and emotional, and early language and literacy skills for success in school. Center-based Program Goals The District goals for the center-based programs will be achieved through the following program objectives: 1) Development of teachers' capacity to deliver research-based developmentally appropriate instruction to enhance all areas of a child's development\n2) Development of teachers' capacity to deliver research-based developmentally appropriate literacy instruction in the areas of oral language development, phonological awareness, print awareness, and alphabet knowledge\n3) Provision of both English and Spanish materials/supplies to provide a print-rich environment\n4) Utilization of screening assessments or other appropriate measures to determine whether children are developing the language, cognitive, and early literacy skills they need for later academic success\n5) Utilization of assessment data for program evaluation\n6) Inclusion of the Preschool program in the District's Literacy plan to ensure alignment of programming from Preschool to Grade 5 and easy transition from Preschool to Kindergarten\n7) Opportunity for parental engagement in children's early learning\n.... a, C:. :::\n~ i5::o zm z\n:g no ::0 C) ~~ m:r:: r, u...,. C: C ::om mz S-\u0026lt; u,::,: i5 ~ ZC u, a, 8) Activities to ensure children's smooth transition to elementary school programs\nand 9) Dedication of a portion of the Office of Early Childhood staff time to monitoring implementation of the ABCSS program in selected schools. The objectives for each school's preschool program are included with the site information. HIPPY Program Goals and Objectives The Little Rock School District HIPPY program operates with two major sets of goals and objectives: 1) Child-focused Goals\n2) Parent-focused Goals. The child focused goals include two years of educational experiences with emphasis on language development, sensory and perceptual discrimination skills and problem solving. The parent focused goals include, self-esteem, parent as educator skills, problem solving skills, advocacy for child's educational needs, and transition from home to school. II. Type of Program and Curriculum Used Center-based Program Using the state's Early Childhood Framework as a basis, the Little Rock School District's center-based four-year-old-program uses a curriculum that was developed by a task force composed of specialists, teachers, instructional aides, and parents. The curriculum is based on the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the (International Reading Association) IRA standards for programming for the preschool child. The District curriculum provides instruction that is sensitive to the developmental changes in growth and learning that occurs according to the child's strengths, interests, needs, and experiences. The program offered in all sites across the district offers a learning environment that is safe, yet provides challenging and achievable opportunities. Play is recognized as an important vehicle for the social, emotional and cognitive development of children and a reflection of their development. The curriculum is sensitive to the cultural and ethnic heritage of children and provides for interaction with students from various backgrounds in diverse settings to respect and value each other. In addition, the LRSD preschool program accepts and mainstreams special needs children in their classrooms and all facilities are handicapped accessible. The district provides services through the Tri-district Early Intervention Program. HIPPY Program The LSRD's home-based program (HIPPY) serves the specific purpose of maximizing efforts for trained District personnel to work in a cooperative, collaborative manner with parents to effectively intervene in the lives of three- and four-year-old HIPPY participants to improve learning. The program is coordinated with and under the supervision of the Little Rock School District Early Childhood Education Program which allows alignment of programming with the District's preschool center based program. The collaborative effort also provides the needed resources, such as support staff, opportunities for professional development and instructional materials for HIPPY children that are provided to the center-based teachers and children. Ill. Teacher qualifications Little Rock School District currently employs certified personnel licensed in early childhood or elementary education to teach in every preschool classroom. In addition, all teachers' aides and Home-Based Educators in the district are required to have a Child Development Associate's (CDA) certification. The District ensures that the practice of hiring highly qualified personnel will continue as the expansion of the preschool program is implemented. IV. Number of students to be served The number of students projected to be served by LRSD ABCSS center-based program is 1202 four ( 4) year olds. The number of students projected to be served by the LRSD home-based (HIPPY) program is 95, with the majority of the children being the age of three (3). 3 ~ a, C-~:,n.. . o\n,c zm z\ng no\n,c Cl ~ ~ m\nI: r\u0026gt; ~ C: 0\n,cm ms~z en ::c 0~ ZO en a, V. History of program operation Center-based Program Little Rock School District received its first Arkansas Better Chance (ABC) grant in 1991 and opened three preschool classrooms. The District received funding for 78 children through ABC in six classrooms in three schools in the district (Woodruff, Romine, Rightsell). Since that time the District has shown continued commitment to providing preschool opportunities by expanding the preschool program into every school, except the four Magnet schools. Unfortunately, although the District has committed significant funding for preschool, the funding has not been sufficient to allow placement for every child. Every year the Little Rock School District may have as many as 500 children on a waiting list for placement into its 4-year old program. HIPPY Program The HIPPY program has been in operation in the Little Rock School District since 1986 and is one of the four oldest in the state. Prior to this year, even though the HIPPY program was under the supervision of the LRSD Early Childhood and Elementary Literacy Department, the base office was housed in other locations. Last July 2003, the base office was relocated to the LRSD Instructional Resource Center which also houses the Early Childhood Department. The Director of Early Childhood and Elementary Literacy has been more involved in overseeing the maintenance and operation of the program and the Coordinator works part time as a literacy specialist in the Department, allowing more collaboration and alignment between the two programs related to job performance, resources, and professional development. VI. License status/Quality Approval/ Accreditation status All of the existing Little Rock School District preschools are licensed by DHS and have obtained Quality Approval/ Accreditation. During the 2003-04 school year, the average ECERs rating for all programs in the district was 6.9, with many sites receiving a perfect rating of 7.0. A letter from 4 the Division of Childcare and Early Childhood Education (DCECE) indicating the license and quality approval status of the preschool programs across the district is provided in Appendix A. In addition, the review of the HIPPY program by the state resulted in an exemplary report with the program garnering 93% on the Validation Instrument. It is the intent of the District to continue the exemplary efforts made by program staff to work toward an even stronger validation rating. The district ensures that qualified personnel will be employed in the preschool programs and the same rigor of quality currently offered in the District will be maintained in all sites funded through ABCSS. The District utilizes a personnel evaluation system that monitors any employee whose certification is deficient. After a designated amount of time, any employee who has not met the licensing requirements is removed from the position. VII. Justification of need Justification for funding the LRSD preschool center-based and home-based program is based on four issues: high poverty, low achievement, a history of high quality preschool programming and local interest. High Poverty. According to the 1989 census, approximately 24% of the children 5 years and younger who live in Little Rock live below the poverty level. Family composition is related to income and poverty--youth with two parent families generally have greater incomes than youth from families with only one parent. About 3 out of 10 families in Little Rock are single-parent families-about 2 out of 10 of those are white families and 5 out of 10 are African American families. About 22% of Little Rock's children live in poverty, but for African American youth the poverty rate climbs to 37%. The district's total African-American population is approximately 69% and many of the schools for which the district is making application have an African-American population of 65-95%. In addition, the district Hispanic population increases every year with the enrollment currently at approximately 3%. 5 _, CD -cn .... \u0026gt; o\n:o zm z~ no\n:o C\u0026gt; ~~ m!I: !\"' !!l C 0\nom mz :-5-t en ::c 0~ ZO en a, In the Little Rock area, high quality preschool programming would diminish the disparity in achievement that exists between high poverty and low poverty children. Low achievement. Nineteen (19) of the District's elementary schools are in school improvement because oflow performance on the state's Benchmark Exam in math or literacy. The District's student performance on the State's Criterion Reference Test (CRT) has improved every year, but still continues to be less than satisfactory. High Quality Programming. Recognizing the value of preschool education to the later success of children in poverty, LRSD has dedicated district funds to implement preschool programs in all elementary schools except the four Magnet schools. Every year the District's preschool programs have achieved quality status, and DCCECE can be assured that LRSD will continue to provide the high quality preschool programming that is currently being offered on a limited basis. High Interest. The high quality preschool programs offered by LRSD has resulted in numerous requests for placement. At any given time during the year, there are as many as 500 students waiting placement in the District's preschool program .. Limited Local Resources. For the past several years, the district has offered preschool programming to more than 1000 preschool children (approximately 53 classrooms of four-year-olds and HIPPY) with funding that is little more than the level of district match funding that will be required of the ABCSS FY2004-05 grant. The District is anticipating increasing the number of children served in both the center-based and home-based programs to 1429 (approximately 20 new classrooms), including the children to be served through the continuation grant. Even though the district has diligently dedicated local funds to preschool programs for several years, the funding has not been sufficient to provide preschool placement for all children and with the level of implementation that the District desires. In addition, NCLB has required the District to redirect funds 6 to providing additional services for students in Grades K-12, therefore, impacting the amount of District funding that is available for preschool expansion. VIII. Status of Elementary Schools Regarding Percent (%) of Children Proficient in Math and Literacy on 4th Grade Benchmark Exam Little Rock School District will be requesting funding for the following schools with the highest priority for funding (3 or 2): Bale, Baseline, Brady, Chicot, Cloverdale, Dodd, Fair Park, Franklin, King, Mabelvale, Rockefeller, Stephens, Wakefield, Washington, Watson, Wilson, and Woodruff. In the schools with a priority ranking of 3 or 2, the average percent of students performing on below proficient on the 2002 and 2003 administration of the Primary Benchmark Exam in literacy was 54% and math was 68%, with averages ranging from 77% and 83% below proficiency, respectively in literacy and math, to 33% and 53% respectively. A table of the assessment data is attached. (See Appendix B.) IX. School Improvement Status Of the 25 schools for which the district is making application, sixteen (16) are in school improvement and include the following: Bale (Year 2), Baseline, Brady, Chicot (Year 3), Cloverdale, Dodd, Fair Park, Franklin, King, Mabelvale, Rockefeller, Stephens, Wakefield, Washington, Watson, and Wilson. x. Academic Distress Status: not applicable XI. Percentage of children in the school area receiving free and reduced lunches. In the schools for which the District is making application, the average percent of children who qualify for free and reduced lunch is approximately 75% with the range being from a high of 95% to a low of 21 %. Schools receiving a priority ranking of 2 or 3 for funding have an average poverty level of approximately 82%. Appendix C provides a table of the free and reduced lunch percentages for each school for which the District is making application. 7 -\u0026lt;IJl C:. :::\n~ o\nn zm z\ng no\nn C) ~ ~ m:I: 0 !!l C: C\nnm mz S-\u0026lt; (1)% 0~ Zc (I) a, XII. Number of children currently enrolled in kindergarten in the elementary school The number of kindergarten children enrolled in the elementary schools for which the district is making application is 1480. The total number of Kindergarten children in the District is 2010. XIII. Description of Daily Schedule Center-based Program In compliance with the Arkansas Better Chance Schools and the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, the daily schedule of the LRSD provides a balance of structured and unstructured activities which focus on active learning and time for discovery through play as well as opportunities for small and large group interactions. Schedules reflect a substantial portion of the day in which children are involved in free choice center activities while participating daily for an additional hour in outdoor play. It is the goal of the Little Rock School District to establish consistent routines allowing for smooth transitions between daily events in order to meet individual needs of children. HIPPY Program Homebased Educators who reside in target neighborhoods are trained to teach the HIPPY curriculum to parents of three and four year old children. Each Homebased Educator is assigned 27 families and visits each family's home every week for one hour to instruct parents in the use of the learning material. Parents are required to attend a monthly group meeting where they meet with their Homebased Educator one and one half hours to review curriculum, look at the materials covered in the previous weeks and discuss individual progress. Parents who attend group meetings are exempt from a home visit on that particular week. XIV. Match/Integration of Funding Sources The Little Rock School District ensures that the required district match funding (40%) will be provided to support implementation of a high quality preschool program in all schools and in the HIPPY program. District funds will be allocated and used in the following ways: 8 Title I funds will be used in ABCSS schools to: Purchase classroom materials Provide professional development opportunities District operating funds will be used in ABCSS schools to: Purchase classroom materials Employ personnel to supervise and provide technical assistance Provide costs of maintenance and operation Provide office supplies and copier expenses Provide costs of the online assessment required of the project Library Media Funds will be used in ABCSS schools to: Purchase books to support classroom libraries Purchase materials for shared reading LRSD Division of Curriculum and Instruction will use district funds to employ personnel to assist in the folloPwroivnigd:e follow-up professional development in the form of modeling and technical assistance to support implementation of Pre-ELLA and Early Childhood Benchmark Training. Provide monitoring of the implementation of Pre-ELLA training Provide technical assistance for state monitoring for Quality Assurance Assist and monitor the administration of the required assessments Analyze data to assist Pre K teachers and principals in instructional decision making and in program evaluation 9 !.-.\u0026gt;.. s a, 8 ::.. \u0026gt; 8 :-s 0z VI .... a, C: . ~~ 0\na zm z~ no\na C) ~~ m:11: ~ ~ C: C :am mz s-\u0026lt; V, ::c 0~ ZC v, CD LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE CENTER 3001 SOUTH PULASKI STREET LITTLE ROCK, AR 72206 May 20, 2004 TO: Board of Directors FROM: Rene' Carson, Middle Level Science Specialist Dennis Glasgow, Interim Associate Superintendent THROUGH: Dr. Morris Holmes, Interim Superintendent SUBJECT: Adoption of Health Textbooks Short Summary - The Board is asked to approve the selection of new health books for the 2004-05 scheol year. Objectives - 1) to replace the existing textbook used in the high school, which is approximately 10 years old, with a current and very appealing health textbook, 2) to add a grade appropriate textbook for the sixth grade health program, 3) to add a health focus with an appropriate textbook in the fifth grade program. Expected Outcomes - The health program of the district will be improved and strengthened by the replacement of the textbook used in the high schools. Since the change to the middle school concept, there has not been an appropriate health book for the sixth grade health program. The previous book was used in the eighth grade program. The new textbook is developmentally appropriate for our sixth grade students. Health will be added to the science curriculum in the fifth grade. Instruction about the body systems will be an added as part of the fifth grade curriculum so our students will be better prepared for the Benchmark Science Exam to be given in 2006-07. Population - Health is offered as a senior high elective for a half unit of credit. Students may choose health as an elective in grades 9-12. In middle school, health is offered in sixth grade as a companion to physical education. The students receive a semester of health instruction and a semester of physical education. Health has not been offered in elementary school for the last several years as a separate course. The science curriculum does not cover the body systems, and adding health to the existing science curriculum will strengthen our students' understanding of their bodies. Budget Amount/Source of Budget - Each high school will need approximate 350 health textbooks. Each middle school will need 2 class sets for the sixth grade classes. Each elementary school will need a class set of books for each fifth grade classroom. ~.... E a, 8 ::.. \u0026gt; 8 :!l 0z fJ) 0 ~ C: 0\n,:,m mz S-\u0026lt; U,::C 0~ Zo U\u0026gt;a, LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE CENTER 3001 SOUTH PULASKI STREET LITTLE ROCK, AR 72206 May 20, 2004 TO: Board of Directors FROM: Rene' Carson, Middle Level Science Specialist Dennis Glasgow, Interim Associate Superintendent THROUGH: Dr. Morris Holmes, Interim Superintendent SUBJECT: Adoption of Health Textbooks Short Summary - The Board is asked to approve the selection of new health books for the 2004-05 scheol year. Objectives - l) to replace the existing textbook used in the high school, which is approximately 10 years old, with a current and very appealing health textbook, 2) to add a grade appropriate textbook for the sixth grade health program, 3) to add a health focus with an appropriate textbook in the fifth grade program. Expected Outcomes- The health program of the district will be improved and strengthened by the replacement of the textbook used in the high schools. Since the change to the middle school concept, there has not been an appropriate health book for the sixth grade health program. The previous book was used in the eighth grade program. The new textbook is developmentally appropriate for our sixth grade students. Health will be added to the science curriculum in the fifth grade. Instruction about the body systems will be an added as part of the fifth grade curriculum so our students will be better prepared for the Benchmark Science Exam to be given in 2006-07. Population - Health is offered as a senior high elective for a half unit of credit. Students may choose health as an elective in grades 9-12. In middle school, health is offered in sixth grade as a companion to physical education. The students receive a semester of health instruction and a semester of physical education. Health has not been offered in elementary school for the last several years as a separate course. The science curriculum does not cover the body systems, and adding health to the existing science curriculum will strengthen our students' understanding of their bodies. Budget Amount/Source of Budget- Each high school will need approximate 350 health textbooks. Each middle school will need 2 class sets for the sixth grade classes. Each elementary school will need a class set of books for each fifth grade classroom. ~.... s Ill 8\n,\n: \u0026gt; 8 ~ 0z U) -c\u0026lt;:: :I ll ~~ o\n:o zm z\ng no\n:oG'l ~~ m 31: !\"' !!l C 0\n:om mz s--\u0026lt; U)::,: 0~ ZO U) a, Manager - Rene' Carson, Middle Level Science Specialist Duration - These textbooks will be used until the next health adoption in the state textbook cycle. Long Range/Continuation - NI A Other Agencies Involved - NI A Expectation of District - The district should expect quality health instruction from the teachers of the health program. The textbook for the program will be an excellent resource for the teachers and will provide up-to-date information for our students. Needed Staff - NIA Comments - The health and wellness of our students has been on the news more this year than in previous years. Legislation was passed that required the Body Mass Index of students be taken and sent home to help educate the parents about the needs and current state of their children's health. Obesity in our children is an increasing problem and should be addressed in our health and physical education curriculum. An outstanding health education program is an essential element of our District's curriculum. Recommendations - Fifth Grade- Your Health. Harcourt, 2003 Edition Sixth Grade - Teen Health, Course I, Glencoe/McGraw Hill, Red, 2003 Edition Senior High Health Program - Health, Glencoe/McGraw Hill, 2003 Edition Committees Fifth and Sixth Grade Health Debbie Hipps - Booker Arts Magnet Irish Williams - Fulbright Elementary Donna Corrothers - Otter Creek Elementary Karen Koepple - Henderson Middle School Damian Patterson - Pulaski Heights Middle School Andrew Logan - Dunbar Magnet School Marvin Burton - Principal, Henderson Middle School Sue Strickland - Board Representative Senior High Health Committee JoAnne McLendon - Central High School Darryl Seward - Central High School Barbara Mathis - Parkview Magnet School John Daniel - Hall High School Dr. Linda Brown - Principal, Parkview Magnet School Larry Berkeley - Board Representative Rene' Carson - Ex-officio member Sharrell Tate - Ex-officio member To: From: Through: Subject: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION 7701 SCOTT HAMILTON DRIVE LITTLE ROCK, AR 72209 May 20, 2004 Board of Directors Carol Green, Director, Career-Technical Education Dennis Glasgow, Interim Associate Superintendent Dr. Morris Holmes, Interim Superintendent Textbook Adoption Recommendation Family and Consumer Science Industrial Technology Education Short Summary - The Board is asked to approve the textbooks recommended for adoption in the areas of Family Consumer Science grades 7-12 and Industrial Technology Education grades 7-9. Objectives - To adopt textbooks as recommended for the adoption period of 2005-2010 Expected Outcomes - Students will have access to the most recent published textbooks and supplemental materials. Population - All Little Rock School District students enrolled in Family and Consumer Science courses and Industrial Technology courses. Budget Amount/Source of Budget - Little Rock School District and magnet schools textbook budgets Manager(s) - Carol Green, Director, Career-Technical Education Dennis Glasgow, Interim Associate Superintendent Sharrell Tate, Textbook Coordinator Duration - This adoption is proposed for the period of July, 2004 - June, 2010 Committee Members - Maureen Pierce, Teacher, Central High Shannah Ellender, Teacher, Central High Evelyn Callaway, Teacher, J .A. Fair Kat Sherbett, Teacher, J.A. Fair Liz Lucker, Teacher, Hall High JoAnn Arrington, Teacher, Hall High Gertie Jackson, Teacher, Dunbar Middle Annithia Harris, Teacher, Cloverdale Middle Pat Carr, Teacher, Forest Heights Middle Michelle Vire, Teacher, Mabelvale Middle !.J.\u0026gt;, z \u0026gt;z n\ni! UI 0 ~ C: 0\ncm mz S--\u0026lt; UI :X: 5~ Zo UI Cl Brenda Byrd, Teacher, Pulaski Heights Middle Joyce Asberry, Teacher, Southwest Middle Ex-Officio Members - Carol Green, Director Dr. Katherine Mitchell, Board of Director Sharrell Tate, Textbook Coordinator Long Range/Continuation - Textbook adoptions are submitted during the state adoption period. Other Agencies Involved - N/ A Expectations of Staff - Teachers are expected to utilize textbook in instructional delivery as required per curriculum frameworks and Arkansas Department of Workforce Education standards. Needed Staff - NI A Comments - Textbooks were reviewed by the review team composed of all Family and Consumer Science middle and high school teachers. Teachers also attended the State Textbook Caravan on March 11 th, to review textbooks and discuss textbook information with vendors. The CareerTechnical Education Director, as well as Little Rock District Textbook Coordinator attended the caravan. Textbooks were evaluated on several criteria including state standards, gender bias, multiculturalism, format, technological content, supplementary materials, etc. Recommendations - We recommend the following textbooks for adoption. High School Course Clothing Foods \u0026amp; Nutrition Housing and Design Child Development Parenting Textbook Clothing: Fashion, Fabrics \u0026amp; Construction  2003 Guide to Good Food  2004 Homes: Today and Tomorrow  2002 The Developing Child  2003 Parents and Their Children  2004 Changes and Choices  2000 Consumer Education and Economics  2004 Human Relations Managing Resources Childcare Guidance \u0026amp; Management Services Child and Adult Care Professionals  2004 Nutrition and Wellness Nutrition and Wellness  2004 Family Dynamics Families Today  2004 Family \u0026amp; Consumer Sci. Creative Living  2004 Family \u0026amp; Work Connections-Building Life Skills 2004 Industrial Technology Edu. Technology: Today and Tomorrow  2004 Middle School Family \u0026amp; Consumer Science Discovering Life Skills  2004 Exploring Industrial Technology Introduction To Technology  2003 Grade Level 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 7-8 7-8 TO: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT HEALTH SERVICES May 20, 2004 Board of Directors FROM: Margo Bushmiaer, Coordinator of Health Services THROUGH: Jo Evelyn Elston, Director, Pupil Services Junious Babbs, Associate Superintendent, Administrative Services Marian Lacey, Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Schools SUBJECT: Recommendation for Compliance with Act 1220 (2003) Act 1220 is legislation to improve the health of children. Act 1220 defines responsibilities of the Department of Education and the school districts. One component of this law is: Beginning with the 2004-2005 school year, every school district shall: Convene a school nutrition and physical activity advisory committee that shall include members from school district governing boards, school administrators, food service personnel, teacher organizations, parents, students, and professional groups such as nurses and community members. (A) School District Nutrition and Physical Activity Advisory Committee The School District Nutrition and Physical Activity Advisory Committee shall be structured in a way as to ensure age-appropriate recommendations that correlate to the current grade configuration of the school district 1. This shall be done utilizing at least one of the following options: a. Require each school to establish a School Nutrition and Physical Activity Advisory Committee. b. Require subcommittees to be established representing the appropriate age and grade configuration for that school district. c. Require that membership on district committee includes representatives from each appropriate grade level group ( elementary school, middle school, junior high, senior high). .!J.:,l z z\u0026gt; 0 ~ \"' )( ?\u0026lt; ~o ~5 o!!? C: z\no C\u0026gt; z\no Em m:11: Z\u0026gt; ...\no ::0: \"' -\u0026lt;al C:. :::\n~ o\n,:, zm z\ng no\n,:, C\u0026gt; ~~ m I: r\u0026gt; !!l C: 0\n,:,m :ms .z.... u,:,: 5~ ZO \"' cc 2. At a minimum the District Nutrition and Physical Activity Advisory Committee will: a. Annually, assess the school nutntton environment of each school campus beginning in school year 2004-2005 utilizing at a minimum the following modules of the School Health Index for Physical Activity, Healthy Eating and a Tobacco-Free Lifestyle available from: http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dash/SHI/index.htm Module 1: School Health Policies and Environment Module 2: Health Education Module 3: Physical education and other Physical Activity Programs Module 4: Nutrition Services Module 8: Family and Community Involvement The School Health Index is a self-assessment and planning tool that will enable schools to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the school's nutrition and health environment, policies and programs. b. Assure that the School Health Index assessment is included in individual school improvement plans. Schools will document and report improvement in weaknesses noted in their annual School Improvement Plan reports to the District Nutrition and Physical Activity Advisory Committee. c. A~sist the school in implementation of Child Nutrition Standards to provide increased healthier options for all foods and beverage sold or served on the school campus. These include all foods and beverages other than those offered as part of reimbursable meals, including vending machines, snack bars, fund-raisers, school stores, class parties and other venues that compete with healthy school meals. d. Maintain and update annually, a list of recommended locally available healthier options for food and beverage sales venues. e. Review and make recommendations to the local school board regarding all food and beverage contracts. f. Maintain a list of non-food and healthy food alternatives for fund raisers. g. The District Committee will assess current physical activity within the school and the community by utilizing standards defined by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE). h. The District Committee will develop strategies to meet physical activity standards in the school and community by utilizing standards as defined by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education. 1. Assure that the physical activity standards are included in the school improvement plans. J. Schools will document and report improvement in weaknesses noted in the annual School Improvement Plan report to the District Nutrition and Physical Activity Advisory Committee and the Arkansas Child Health Advisory Committee. I am recommending that the attached committee roster be approved and charged with the responsibilities of compliance with Act 1220 as defined in the legislation. !.J.:1, z \u0026gt;z n ~ \"' LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT May 17, 2004 2004 Nutrition I Physical Activity Advisory Committee NAME LOCATION Bushmiaer, Mar20 Coordinator, Health Services Barksdale, Diane Principal, Carver Blaine, Barbara Counselor, Western Hills Brown, Sandra RN, Baptist Health - Community Outreach Buck, Larry Principal, McClellan Burton, Marvin Principal, Henderson Ed2erson, Pat Parent and Student in Colle2e of Public Health Elston, Jo Evelyn Director, Pupil Services Favela, Zaul 11 t \" Grade Student, McClellan High Frasier, Coreen PE Teacher, Rockefeller Gan2oso, Ace 11th Grade Student, Parkview Ma2net Goolsby, Susan ACH Nutritionist/ Parent Kin2 \u0026amp; Mann Green, Sheila Tobacco Prevention Coordinator, Pupil Services Hayman, Kimberly Nurse: Baseline, Geyer Sprin2s, Wakefield Henderson, Julie UALR, Share America, Health Services/ Parent - PHMS Hynes, Stephanie Walker Supervisor, Child Nutrition/ Parent - Mann Islam, Arie Secretary, Athletics/ Parent - McClellan \u0026amp; Cloverdale Middle Kelley, Carla Nurse, Henderson Kni2ht, Katherine Wri2ht Teacher Rep Lacey, Marian Dr. Assistant Superintendent, Administration McCoy, Morlin Director, Child Nutrition Merritt, Re2inald Safe \u0026amp; Dru2 Free Schools Coordinator, Pupil Services Mitchell, Katherine Dr. LRSD Board of Directors Robinson, Tiffany 10th Grade Student, J.A. Fair Hieb Sco2in, Annette Assistant Director, Athletics Shindler, Lindsey 10th Grade Student, Central Hi2h Smith, Paula Romine Parent Wheeler, Gary Dr. Pediatrician, UAMS, ACH /Parent-Central High Williams, Keenan 11th Grade Student, Hall Hi2h LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT CARE PROGRAM DATE: MAY 10, 2004 TO: Little Rock School District Board of Directors FROM: ...~. artha Rogers,~RE Program Supervisor Jo Evelyn Elsto , irector Pupil Services Junius Babbs, Associate Superintendent THROUGH: Morris Holmes, Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: CARE Program Tuition Fee Increase The CARE Program is a self-supporting before and after school child care program currently provided at twenty two LRSD elementary schools. Care income comes directly from parent tuition, and The Department of Human Services Childcare Vouchers or other programs that provide childcare tuition assistance to parents CARE is seeking approval to raise tuition fees by $15.00 per month or 13.64% for a maximum of $125.00 per month as compared to the current $110.00 per month. In the event that a raise is approved for the 2004/2005 school year, this increase would cover the 2.875% raise plus a 10% raise, three additional school days and one additional staff development day that have been added to the 2004/2005 school calendar. If a lesser raise were approved, CARE would increase tuition fees according to that percentage. The revenue generated by the tuition rate increase would offset the payroll increase. Your approval will allow the CARE Program time to be prepared when the raises are determined. This will help us prepare, print, and mail registration brochures mid-July and flyers and handbooks would be ready for August registration. ~ \u0026gt; a, . C: c!!! oz zm ~~ c5 kl z::o en S n m en .!1.1, z \u0026gt;z n \u0026gt; ~ en EXPLANATION OF 13.64% INCREASE IN PAYROLL 200412005 Current CARE Rates Registration fee Before \u0026amp; After School Full day CARE $25 per year $110.00 per month $12.00 per day Proposed CARE Tuition Rate Increase (Other fees would remain the same) Registration fee Before \u0026amp; After School Full day CARE $25.00 per year $125.00 per month $12.00 per day Drop-in $8.00 per day Drop-in $8.00 per day With a !3.64% rate increase, the daily rate would increase from $5.75 to $6.32 per day, an increase of .57 per day. As compared to other child care programs, CARE registration and tuition rates are and have historically been one of the most reasonable in the area. Current Childcare Rates for Local Childcare Centers ( Based on average registration and weekly rates) Registration fee Before \u0026amp; After School Full day CARE Drop-in From $25 to $100 per year $40.00 - 50.00 per week $15.00 - $17.00 $160 - 200.00 per month The Department of Human Services Daily Rate Cap for Before \u0026amp; After School Averaged over 9 months Registration fee Before \u0026amp; After School Full day CARE Drop-in Pre-K OHS does not Pay registration $219.00 per month $17.00 per day School Age OHS does not Pay registration $151.33 per month $15.20 per day The Department of Human Services daily rate cap for before and after school child care is $11.05 per day or $219.00 per month for preschool and $7.65 per day or $151 .33 per month for school age children. Increase in Payroll Estimated Through June 2004. Administrative payroll (includes fringe benefits and FICA) 12.875% Increase CARE Aides payroll (Includes fringe benefits and FICA) 12.875% Increase Three additional school days One additional staff development day 2004-2005 Total CARE payroll increase for 2004/2005 13.64% Tuition Fee Increase in revenue $314,500 X 12.875% $ 40,492 $478,657 X 12.875% $ 61,627 $ 8,550 $ 4,200 $ 12,750 $114,869 $127,534 Increasing tuition $15.00 per month would generate $1271534 in additional revenue and therefore offset the payroll increase of $114. 869. A lesser percentage would be used based on the actual raise if less than 10%. We request Board approval of this recommendation as submitted. \u0026gt;CD . C: 0!! oz zm ~~ ~ Kl Z\na:, en:s 0 m en !..I,' z \u0026gt;z 0 ,\u0026gt;.. en r\u0026gt; ~ C: 0\na:,m mz :s .... en::c o\u0026gt; zZ enO OJ 810 West Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: (501) 447-3580 E-mail: linda.watson@lrsd.org TO: Board of Education FROM: Linda Watson, Ed. D. LINDA WATSON, Ed. D. ASSIST ANT SUPERINTENDENT STUDENT DISCIPLINE Fax: (501) 447-3581 SUBJECT: 2004 - 2005 Student Handbook Revisions The attached represents the recommendations for the revision of the 2004 - 2005 Student Handbook. The old information is presented in regular type and the new or recommended revisions are presented in bold type. The information that is being deleted is presented with a strike through. The administration is recommending the approval of the revisions. DRAFT 2004-2005 STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISIONS SAFE AND UNSAFE SCHOOLS Pursuant to the requirements of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation, the following information is to be provided to parents: Safe Schools Safe schools are those where students, staff members and visitors feel safe and welcome and have the opportunity to learn, teach, work, and engage in activities without being threatened, intimidated, bullied, harassed, or made the victim of crime. Such schools provide an environment in which students are challenged academically, respected and supported socially and emotionally by peers and staff, held accountable for their actions, and able to work without fear. Perhaps, most importantly, a safe school is one where students are connected and feel a part of the school. This broad definition of a safe school extends the concept of safety beyond the realm of physical well-being to include the related areas of social climate and order. Unsafe Schools For the purpose of NCLB, the definition of a persistently dangerous public school implies a pattern of unsafe behaviors as demonstrated over time, not just a single event. The committee recommended a period of two consecutive years, during which the following are evidenced, establishes the condition of \"persistently unsafe.\" A school would be considered persistently dangerous if the following conditions are observed: 1. For each year during the past two consecutive years, the school has had a federal or state gun-free school violation as allowed by the USC and/or Arkansas Criminal Code Annotated, or at least one violent criminal offense has been committed on school property (Violent criminal offense means homicide, rape, robbery and/or aggravated assault), and 2. For each year during the past two consecutive years, the school has experienced expulsions for drugs, alcohol, weapons or violence that exceeds 3% of the total school population as reported on October 1st of each year. NOTE: If a school is designated as an unsafe school, students will have an opportunity to transfer to another school where there is space. STUDENT CONDUCT CODE- ELEMENTARY STUDENTS Rule 10: Failure to Follow Bus Rules and Regulations All school rules and regulations governing student behavior apply to conduct on the school bus and at bus stops. If a student misbehaves on a bus or at a bus stop, he/she will receive a disciplinary sanction as it is outlined in the Student Handbook. NOT PERMITTED  Eating and drinking on the bus  Smoking  SoufQi11g or iighti11g  Playing radios, tape players or band instruments 0 Yelling at anyone on the bus or outside the bus  Throwing paper or any object on the floor of the bus or outside the window  Putting hands, arms or head out windows  Tampering with any of the bus safety devices  Defacing any part of a bus OTE: THE OFFENDER WILL PAY FOR DAMAGE TO A 'Y Bl S EQUIPMENT. EXCEPTION TO MINIMUM PENAL TIES l. A otulio11t , he poooeoooo light@ro, light@r Auili0 a11cl.'er Acu,ooablo pPoli1t0t0, 8tfl@lrn0, uo@o a11, tobaeeo proliuet, or uo00 aR, illiigal clrugo on a b1to, r: ho ph, oieall, or , o,eall, abuo@o a \\mo 1fri, e,, er eommito an aet of , anlialiom eauoing liamag@ to a bus shall not b@ p@Ffflitt@li to Filie a 00hool euo in tho Littlo Roelt Eohool Qi0tfi@t f@r a mi1tim1tm ofniR@ @@Its. ln aliditien, th@ paronti'guarliian ofa ohtlient 11he damagoo a oehool bus ::ill bo ,equi,od to r@imburo@ the Qiotriet for tho ooot ofrnpai,ing tho damag@ bof@r0 th@ traRopertation p,i, il@go io rootornli. m tho o, ont ef a ooeond eff@no@ of an, on@ eftho aeov0, a owdont r: ill bi! doniod tranopertation f@r tho romaind@r of tho oehool term. ~ 1. As a last resort, the Transportation Department may discontinue a bus route when a large number of students who ride the bus refuse to obey the regulations. If it becomes necessary for school personnel to consider eliminating a bus route because of continued misconduct by students, except in extreme circumstances, parents will be contacted by letter or telephone to inform them of the situation. A meeting with parents/guardians and school personnel will be arranged to discuss the circumstances and to consider possible solutions. 2. All regulations and sanctions pertaining to student behavior and safety that apply during the school day are applicable to students while they are riding buses to and from school. ~M\u0026gt; (\n: ( 'untinurcl rni1 htha iur nn tht 1 t'h11nl hu 1,\" ill rt tt# inn lo,,, oftran,,fHlrhttion pri ilegt!!,-. Wfl-t~~M==t-h-~ rtctnattKlt1r o+=Utl' '1t'mt 1,1t1r ur t.rhoul _:'t:UJ', '\\ote: Repeated \\'iolations of Category I Olfrmes \"ill result in the student being charged under Ruic :? I -\\. Category :?. !D .., z \u0026gt;z n \u0026gt;..... en \u0026gt;\u0026lt; ?\u0026lt; ~n EO o!!! c:Z :,\n,C., Z:,\n, :il:m m\ni: Z\u0026gt; \"\"\":,\n, ~ en STUDENT CONDUCT CODE - MIDDLE AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Rule 8: Smoking or Use of Smokeless Tobacco Smoking or possession of matches, lighters, lighter fluids and/or tobacco products of any kind on school district property, at school-related activity or on the school bus is prohibited. (Arkansas Code 5-78-101-102) First Offense: Enrollment in, and completion of, a smoking education program. Enrollment documentation is required. ~ Two days in-school suspension for failure to complete the program. Second Offense: Enrollment in, and completion of, a smoking education program. Enrollment documentation is required.~ Four days in-school suspension and probation. ote: A student found in possession of matches, lighters, lighter fluids and/or flammable products on school buses will be required to attend a student/ parent/ administrator conference within 24 hours of the incident. Rule 10: Failure to Follow Bus Rules and Regulations All school rules and regulations governing student behavior apply to conduct on the school bus and at bus stops. If a student misbehaves on a bus or at a bus stop, he/she will receive a disciplinary sanction as it is outlined in the Stude11t Ha11dbook. NOT PERMITTED  Eating and drinking on the bus  Smoking  S euftling 8F HgffliRg  Playing radios, tape players or band instruments  Yelling at anyone on the bus or outside the bus  Throwing paper or any object on the floor of bus or outside the window  Putting hands, arms or head out windows  Tampering with any of the bus safety devices  Defacing any part of a bus\n\\OTE: THE OFFE:\\DER WILL PA\\' FOR DA\\lAGE TO A \"i\\' B\\'S EQl'IP\\IE:\\T. These rules are set to ensure that the students riding a bus m the Little Rock School District are transported as safely as possible and are, at the same time, provided a pleasant trip to their destination. STUDENT CONDUCT CODE - MIDDLE SCHOOL AND SENIOR ffiGH STUDENTS EXCEPTIO TO MINIMUM PENALTIES 1. A otuti@nt urho poooooooo lightoro, lighter th1itio enti/or flemmeblo p1'0tiueto, omolrno, uooo ens tobee88 protiuet, or uooo ens illogel srugo one buo, who phyoieelly or\n1erbelly e@uoeo e l\n,uo dri, er, or BOR'lfmto en eet of , entielioM eeuoing tiemege to e buo ohell not b@ pem1itteti to fitie e oehool buo in the Jsittle Roelt School Qiotriet fore rninimurn of nine .,.Hilo. ht eetiition, tho pe,ene\u0026lt;~ereien efe otuti0nt II ho tiemegoo e oehool buo\n1ill be ,011uiroti to ,eimi\niu,oo d~o QiotJ:iet for tho GOot offepeiring tho eemogo b0fo,o the tJ:enoportetion privilege io rcoto!'oti. 1H tho o  llnt ofe ouonti off@no@ of ens on11 ofth11 ebovo, e otutient ill I\n,@ eonieti trenoportetion for tho romeintio, oftho o@hool toflfA . .!.. 1. As a last resort, the Transportation Department may discontinue a bus route when a large number of students who ride the bus refuse to obey the regulations. If it becomes necessary for school personnel to consider eliminating a bus route because of continued misconduct by students, except in extreme circumstances, parents will be contacted by letter or telephone to inform them of the situation. A meeting with parents/guardians and school personnel will be arranged to discuss the circumstances and to consider possible solutions.\n. 2. All regulations and sanctions pertaining to student behavior and safety that apply during the school day are applicable to students while they are riding buses to and from school. 1,l,'AIU'ING: \u0026lt;?ontinu@d ntisbelta\\'ior on the o@ltool lrno will result in a loos of transportation pri\\ilogoo, temporarily or for tlte renteinder of tlte seme,\nter or u@ltool year. ote: Repeated violations of Category I Offenses will result in the student being charged under Rule 218, Category 2. !..I,I z  zn\ni! \"' \u0026gt;\u0026lt; ?\u0026lt; ~n ~5 o!!! C: z\na C) Z\na 31::m m31:: Z)\u0026gt; ....\na\n,i\n\"' STUDENT CONDUCT CODE - MIDDLE AND SENIOR IDGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Rule 14: Gambling Playing a game of chance for something of value will not be tolerated. All funds that are not claimed will be confiscated and deposited in school's Activity Fund. First Offense: Suspension: 3-5 days and probation (regular schedule schools) Suspension: 4-6 days and probation (block schedule schools) Second Offense: Long-term suspension recommendation Rule 26A. Possession/Use of Paging Devices ~tltlfltlP!i), Cellular Phones and/or Other Electronic Communication Devices The use or possession of a beeper or other electronic communication device (CD, MP3, DVD) on a school campus, a school bus or at a school-related activity, during the regular school day, is prohibited, except when they are required for medical reasons. Medical documentation must be on file with the student's administrator and school nurse. (Arkansas Codes 6-17-113 and 6-18-502) First Offense: Warning, confiscation of the device and parent conference. Second Offense: Suspension: 5 days and probation (regular schedule schools) Suspension: 6 days and probation (block schedule schools) Third Offense: Long-term suspension recommendation Rule 39: Extortion/Robbery Obtaining or attempting to obtain money or property from an individual by force or threat of force is prohibited. (Arkansas Code 6-18-502 and 6-17-113) DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS/PROCEDURES Student/Parent Reinstatement Conference When a student is being short-term suspended, a conference should be held with the parent/guardian and the student to seek resolution of the misconduct and to consider the reinstatement requirements. The parent/guardian and administrator should agree on a mutually satisfactory time for the conference. If the parent/guardian does not request a conference by the end of the suspension, the appropriate administrator shall initiate contact. 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C,\\ t,(A,~ - t: JWR... APR 15 200, IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAAMES W. McCORMACK. CLERK WESTSRN DIVISION By~ 5Epc(]Al( LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT V. PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, ET AL. MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL. KATHERINE KNIGHT, ET AL. LR-C-82-866 RECEIVED . APR 1 9 2004 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING PLAINTIFF DEFENDANTS INTERVENORS INTERVENORS The Joshua Intervenors' Opposition to the Motion of the LRSD to Be Released from Further Supervision and Mon'i taring of Its Desegregation Efforts The \"LRSD has [not] substantially complied with [Plan] Section 2. 7 .1, as specified in [the court's] Compliance Remedy.\" [Mem. Opiri., September 13, 2002, at 172] Therefore, the LRSD must continue to be subject to further supervision and monitoring of its implementation of the court-ordered remedy, until it demonstrates substantial compliance with that remedy. The LRSD motion should be denied apd supervision and monitoring should continue for a minimum of two additional years. 1 The Int.ervenors' Opposition is based upon record in the case, the accompanying memorandum, and evidence (including expert 1This two year period of time will afford the LRSD the minimum time it needs to achieve compliance with tne remedy; and, as well, give the Joshua Intervenors and the ODM the time to determine whether compliance is not merely transitory. 1 I i I l . i I I i l i testimony) and arguments to be submitted at the hearing scheduled - by the court. iRenvsr ~ ... Ro ert Pressman . 22 Locust Avenue Lexington, MA 02421 781-862-1955 Mass, 405900 Elaine R. Jones President \u0026amp; Director-Counsel Norman Chachkin Theodore Shaw NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. 99 Hudson Street New York, NY ,. 10013-28 97 212-965-2200 2 o Walker 'ckey Hicks ohn W. Walker, P.A . 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72206 501-374-3758 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I do hereby state that a copy of the foregoing has been served on all counsel of record on this 15th day of April, 2004 by placing a copy of same in the United States mail postage prepaid. 3 (J ' tr ~ - FILED  ' c.ao-Jl;!_.,DISTRICT COURT ~ -. ..,..., s::rv11 DISTRICT ARKANSAS IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT APR 15 2004 EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION JAMES W. McCORMACK, CLERK By . DEPCLERK LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT PLAINTIFF V. PULASKI COUN~Y SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, ET AL. MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL. KATHERINE KNIGHT, ET AL. LR-C-82-866 RECEIVED APR 1 9 2004 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING DEFENDANTS INTERVENORS INTERVENORS The Joshua Intervenors' Memorandum in Support of Their Opposition to the Motion of the LRSD to Be Released from Further Supervision and Monitorina of Its Deseareaation Effo~ts The \"LRSD has [not] substantially complied with [Plan] Section 2. 7. 1, as specified in [the court's] Compliance Remedy\" [Memorandum Opinion, September 13,2002,at 172, para. F]. Therefore, the LRSD must continue to be subject to further supervision and monitoring of its implementation of the court-ordered remedy, until it demonstrates substantial compliance with that remedy. The retention of jurisdiction should be for a new period of two school years. This court's September, 2002 opinion identified the purpose of Section 2.7.1, the importance of substantial compliance with its terms, and the capacity which the LRSD must demonstrate as one element of its burden to justify the termination of the court's 1 / ,.. supervision. This court wrote: I find that the purpose of 2.7.1 was to make sure that the programs under 2. 7 actually worked to improve the academic achievement of African-American students. I further find that LRSD's substantial compliance with 2.7.1 was crucial to its commitment to improve the academic achievement of African American students; for, without performing a rigorous annual assessment of each of the many dozens of programs implemented under 2. 7, it would be impossible to determine which programs were working and should be continued and which programs were not working and should be discontinued, modified, or replaced with new programs [at 150; emphasis in original] . I conclude that the court should continue supervision and monitoring of LRSD's compliance with this crucially important section of the Revised Plan in order to ensure that LRSD has in place an effective assessment program that will allow it to identify and improve those programs that are most effective in rernediating the academic achievement of African American students. [at 168] These elements of the court's opinion help to frame the issues presented by the Joshua Intervenors' opposition to the LRSD motion. A. The Lack of the Capacity of the LRSD to Perform the Requisite Assessments and Evaluations (1.) For the reasons set forth in paragraphs 2 . through 14, the LRSD has failed to \"[demonstrate] that a program assessment procedure is in place that can accurately measure the effectiveness of each program implemented under Section 2. 7 in improving the academic achievement of African-American students: . [ \"Compliance Remedy,\" Mem. Opin., at 170; see also id. at 168) (2.) In its ruling of September 13, 2002, the court cited the recognition of the school board and upper echelon administrators that the LRSD had been without the capacity to . prepare what the court termed \"in-depth and analytic program evaluations.\" [Mem. 2 / ,J' , 1'  ' Opin. at 156; see id. at 153 (Dr. Lesley ) ; at 156-57 (school - board); at 157 (Superintendent Carnine)]; at 159 (Dr. Lesley)]. (3.) Subsequent to the court's entry of the Compliance Remedy, the LRSD has continued to have an inadequately staffed evaluation/assessment unit. [ODM report, March 30, 2004 at 2, 16] (4.) In its opinion of September 13, 2002, the court found that the LRSD had identified \"many dozens of programs [as] implemented under Section 2. 7 [of the agreed upon Plan] II [Mem. Opin. at 150] The Compliance Remedy provides in part as follows: A. For the entire 2002-03 school year and the first semester of the 2003-04 school year, through December 31, 2003, LRSD must continue to assess each of the programs implemented under Section 2.7 to improve the academic achievement of AfricanAmerican students. [Mem. Opin. at 170; emphasis added] Nevertheless, despite inquiries from ODM , the LRSD has not even - identified, with clarity, the programs which it deems to be subject to this mandate (much less provided evidence of the assessment or evaluation of each program). [ODM report, March 30, 2004 at 23.] (5.) In the light of the court's opinion [Mem . Opin. at 151- 152; 153; 156-158], the LRSD properly concluded that it must each year, among other things, complete several compreh~nsive evaluations of key parts of the curriculum \"designed to improve and remediate the academic achievement of African-American students . \" [Plan Section 2. 7] 1 (6. ) On October 10, 2002, the LRSD school board adopted Regulation IL-Rl titled \"Program Evaluation Agenda.\". The regulation 1 . LRSD Compliance Plan, filed March 14, 2003, at 7. 3 / sets forth standards and procedures for program evaluations in the - LRSD. [See LRSD Submission of March 14, 2003, Appendix l] It provides in part (at 5) that \"the first meetings [of the committee responsible for evaluating a particular program] will be devoted to the following tasks . D. Agree on any necessary research questions that need to be established in addition to the question, 'Has this curriculum\\instruction program been effective i .n improving and remediating the academic achievement of African-American students?' (See Policy IL, 2.7.1 of the Revised Desegregation and Education Plan, and Judge Wilson's Compliance Remedy.)\" (7.) The LRSD offers as one comprehensive evaluation the \"Little Rock School District Literacy Program Evaluation\" authored by Dr. Steven M. Ross and others of the Center for Research in Educational Policy, University of Memphis. The LRSD approved a list of research questions for this study not including the auestion quoted in para. 6 1 identified by the LRSD as a necessary element of any evaluation to be a part of the effort to satisfy the court's Compliance Remedy. 2 Indeed,the Literacy Evaluation states (at 4): \"The primary purpose of research focus was to examine the achievement of Africa:n American students in reading and language arts in the Little Rock School District.\" (8.) Dr. Ross prepared for the LRSD a document regarding the \"Page 148\" evaluations. It is titled \"Guidelines for Completing Eight Progr~m Evaluations in Little Rock School District.\",[filed by LRSD on March 14~ 2003] The document articulates, among others, 2 See Literacy Evaluation at 1 (research questions), at 4 (indicating that question most relevant to the Compliance Remedy was given lesser emphasis). 4 the following premise [Plaintiffs' Notice ... , March 14, 2003, at - 1]: Program evaluations that focus predominately on student achievement outcomes while lacking sufficient implementation data have reduced value due to inability to determine the nature of the 'treatment.' The study will also fail to inform policymakers about the practicality of the program, now it was used and reacted to by stakeholders, or whether and\\or how it needs to be improved to impact at-risk learners. (9 .) In 2000, Dr. Ross met with the LRSD Compliance Committee. A part of the discussion is described in the ODM report, March 30, 2004, as follows (at 3): (10.) . [Dr. Ross] also describ.ed the program evaluation process, which included a classroom observation plan developed at the University of Memphis. The observations were to ensure that programs were being consistently implemented in the classrooms throughout the district .. Respectfully, the O TTr'\\-\"':\\ 1 1 V \"-.\u0026amp;..._.,..I.. ..L. text of the Literacy Evaluation shows, consistent with its stated purpose, that it \"focused] predominately on student achievement outcomes while lacking sufficient implementation data .\" The description of programs is exceedingly terse and, at grade levels 10-12, almost non-existent. [Literacy Evaluatton at 10-11] It reflects no observation of classrooms by outside observers to assess ~ctual program implementation. This is the case because the funding which the LRSD provided to Dr. Ross and his Center was not sufficient to pay for classroom observation. This study can provide little help to answer the question \"whether and\\or how [the literacy program] needs to be improved to impact at-risk learners.\" ,In this regard, it is noteworthy that LRSD Regulation IL-Rl includes, as one 5 / i -l criterion for identifying evaluation topics, the following question - [at 4] : \"Can the results of the evaluation influence decisions about the prograrn?\"3 ( 11.) Other elements of LRSD policy IL-Rl, as well as the professional standards on which the LRSD standards drew, buttress Joshua Intervenors' contention that the Literacy Evaluation falls short of the mark when judged in the light of the objectives of the court's Compliance Remedy (i.e., conducting PROGRAM evaluations for a particular purpose.) (a.) LRSD policy IL-Rl contains the following content: Program Documentation. The program being evaluated should be described and documented clearly and accurately so that it is identified clearly. [at 3) \"Program Evaluation Procedures\" G:C:  Write a clear description .. of the curriculum\\ in3truction program that is to be evaluated, with information about the schedule of its implementation. [at 4-5) (b.) LRSD Policy IL (\"Evaluation of Instructional Programs\") provides that \"all program evaluations will follow standards established by the National Joint Cammi ttee on Standards for Education Evaluation.\" Policy IL-Rl further identifies these standards; they are The Program Evaluation Standards, 2nd Edition: How to Assess Evaluations of Educational Programs (Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications) . These standards include the following content in the section on \"accuracy standards\" [at 127-28): 3 The Literacy Evaluation does inform the LR,SD that it must determine whther it has a literacy program at grades 6-12 and, as well, assess the need to communicate the content of the program to teachers. See Evaluation at 43 (first paragraph}. 6 / STANDARD The program being evaluated should be described and documented clearly and accurately, so that the program is clearly defined. Overview It is necessary for the evaluator to gain a solid understanding of the program being evaluated, including both the way it was intended to be and the way it actually was implemented, and to convey this description to others. Failure to gain such understanding will lead to an evaluation that, when completed, is likely to be of questionable use. A valid characterization of a program as it actually was implemented will describe its unique features and component parts in order to facilitate comparisons of the program with similar programs. A good description of the program will also facilitate attempts to associate components of the program with its effects. * GUIDELINES A. Ask the client and the other stakeholders to describe orally, and, if possible, in wri ting--the intended and actual program with reference to such characteristics .as personnel, cost, procedures, location, facilities, setting, activities, objectives, natrire of participation, and potential side effects ... C. Engage independ~nt observers to describe the program if time and budget permit. D. Set aside time at the beginning of the evaluation to observe the program and the staff and participants who are involved ... (1 2 .) The LRSD provides as one comprehensive evaluation \"An Evaluation of Mathematics and Science Programs in the Little Rock School District from 1998 to 2003\" (December 2003 ) . The dos:;ument provides only a brief general description of the math and science programs evaluated. [at 9-10] It notes the phasing in of the program in the period 1998-1999 to 2002-03 [at 7-~], with grades 10-12 reached in the school year 200 ?. -03. [i3t. 9] The evaluation recognizes the importance of actual implemen~ation in the classroom. [at 11, 106, 107] It identifies three methods utilized 7 / to secure data on this matter, but does not report any results. [at - 11] With regard to the description of the program evaluated and its implementation, this evaluation falls short of the LRSD and professional standards cited above. Consequently, one can not determine whether the program or any component of it is responsible for any of the outcomes cited in the report. ( 13.) The weakness of the \"Page 148\" evaluations also evidences the lack of capacity of the LRSD to fulfill paragraphs (a) and (A) of the Compliance Remedy. [Mem. Opin. at 170-171] See infra, para. 15 and (14.) The ODM Report of March 30, 2no4, states: \"Contrary to the spirit of the regulation for program evaluation, the [LRSD] literacy evaluation team's involvement was limited to tacit approval of . the evaluation  plan and assisting with data - collection . \" [at 16] This is a negative factor in terms of the system's developing internal capacity for conducting evaluations and assessments . B. The Preparation of the Page 148 Evaluations (15.) The LRSD did not comply in substance with the requirement of the court-ordered remedy that it [prepare] the program evaluations identified on page 148 of the Final Compliance Report . [Compliance Remedy, Mem. Opin. at 170] The evaluations filed by the LRSD on March 14, 2003 do not satisfy the sLandards for evaluations set forth in Regulation ~LRl, o~ the professional standards on which they are ~ased. See \"The Joshua Intervenors' Comments on the Submission of Page 148 8 'Evaluations,'\" filed April 14, 2003; ODM Report, March 30, 2004, - at 21 (citing views of Dr. Ross \"that, for the most part, the evaluations of the subject programs 'were worthless'\" and \"that the evaluations were of little or no use to the district.\") C. The Use of Evaluation and Assessment Results (16.) The LRSD provides no discussion of any use made of the results of evaluation/assessment in the science area . [ODM report, March 30, 2004 at 15] (17.) The LRSD did not use the \"page 148 [evaluations]\" \"as part of the program assessment process, to determine the effectiveness of those programs in improving African American achievement and whether, based on the evaluations, any changes or modifications should be made in those programs.\" [Compliance Remedy, Mem.Opin . . Qt 171-7-2] Th:e1.-e is no suggestion of such use in either the March 14, 2003 submission or the March 12, 2004 submission of the LRSD; see also ODM report, March 30, 2004 at 22. D. The Failure of the LRSD to Provide Information ( 18.) Subsequent to the court's entry of the Compliance Remedy, the LRSD has acted in a manner to limit the availability of information about its compliance activities . (a) LRSD Policy IL-Rl (\"Program Evaluation Agenda\") adopted by the LRSD on October 10, 2002, provides in part (at 5) that the \"team leader\" for each evaluation shall G. Plan wa vs to Provide reaular oroaress reports {e.g., dissemination of meeting minutes, written progress reports, oral reoorts to the Superintendent's Cabinet an.d\\or Compliance team) to stakeholders, including the Associate ' Superintendent for Instruction, the Superintendent of Schools, _the Office of Desegregation Monitoring (until Unitary Status is achieved), 9 / and the Joshua Intervenors (until Unitary Status is achieved). - Thereafter , the LRSD did not implement this provision . (b) On April 8, 2003, as part of the Section 8 process, counsel for the Joshua Intervenors directed a letter to the LRSD concerning the plan for carrying out evaluations and the provision to Joshua of information on observation of the educational program within several schools . The LRSD ignored this letter, Attachment A hereto. (c) The Joshua also discussed their concerns regarding the LRSD's implementation of the Compliance Remedy in a letter to Ms. Ann Marshall, ODM on March 10, 2004, a copy of which was provided to counsel for the school district. hereto. E . Other Factors This letter is Attachment B LRSD submissions subsequent to the court's entry of the Compliance Remedy do not show that in that period the district worked with the Arkansas Department of Education to remediate the racial academic achievement disparities which continue to exist in the LRSD. See, for example, the test data in the math-science evaluation. The LRSD did not comply with the requirements of the Pulaski . County School District Desegregation Case Settlement Agreement, March 1989 (as Revised September 28 , 1989), Section IIIF( a,c), III-G . CONCLUSTON The LRSD has neither completed adequately the products which this court required, nor demonstrated the capacity to carry on 10 adequately in the evaluation/assessment sphere without court - supervision and monitoring. Therefore, the LRSD motion should be denied and supervision and monitoring should continue for a minimum of two additional school years. Respectfully submitted, ~-tG 1\"2-~~v- Robert Pressman 22 Locust Avenue Lexington, MA 02421 781-862-1955 Mass Bar 405900 Elaine R. Jones President \u0026amp; Director-Counsel Norman Chachkin Theodore Shaw NAACP Legal . Defense- and- . Educational Fund, Inc. 99 Hudson Street New York, NY 10013-2897 212-965-2200 11 J hn W. Walk:er (./Rickey Hicks John W. Walker, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72206 501-374-3758 Ark. 64046 / I on all a copy CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE do hereby state that a copy of the foregoing has been served counsel of record on this 15th day of April, 2004 by placing of same in the United States mail postage prepaid. f}L7l2 l\u0026lt;)vJiw-, LI- 12 / JOHN W. WALKER, P.A. ATTORNEY AT LAW 1723 BROADWAY LITn.E ROCK, AB.KANSAS 72206 TELEPHONE (501) 374-3758 FAX (501) 374-4187 JOHN W. WALKER OF COUNSEL. SHAWNCIDLDS ROBERT McHENRY. PA DONNA J. McHENRY 8210 HENDERSON ROAD Lrrru RocK, ARKANSAS 12210 PHONE: 1501) 372-3425  F.4.X (501) 372-3428 EMAIL: mchenryd@swbellnec Mr. Clay Fendley Friday, Eldredge.\u0026amp; Clark 2000 Regions Center Little Rock, AR 72201 Re: LRSD Dear Clay: April 8, 2003 This letter is a follow up to the issues raised by Joshua Intervenors regarding implementation of the evaluation remedy. As you will recall, Ann Marshall has chaired two meetings on this matter. Joshua lntervenors requested that the LRSD a.dd to the matters to be the subject of full evaluation the providing of interventions for students failing to meet standards. We took the position that this area is of particular importance to the class which. we represent. We also requested that the evaluation standards be.modified to guarantee that the outside -consultant is in charge of the evaluation product for the area for which he or she is hired. We have had no respoo:')e as to whether the LRSD school board has adopted our two suggestions. Please inform us of the school board's decision on each of these matters and the date of action by the Board. At each of the meeting chaired by Ms. Marshall, we were informed by Dr Lesley about detailed reviews of teaching practices and other factors within several schools. We were.twice told that we would receive copies of the reports for these schools. We have yet to receive the reports and ask that they be provided promptly. At the second meeting, Dr. Lesley indicated that she had in mind ex~erts to recommend to work on each of the comprehensive evaluations. However, she declined at that time to identify those persons. Please inform us of the experts who have been selected to work on each of the evaluations and provide us with a copy of the curriculum vitae if we have not already been provided a copy. ff the schedule for producing the comprehensive evaluations has been changed, please provide us a copy of the revised schedule. As we are in need of deciding whether to raise any of these matters before the court, . we / Attachment A Page 2 - Letter dated April 8, 2003 would appreciate a prompt response to this letter. Sincerely, Robert Pressman cc: Ms. Ann Marshall / JOHN W. WALKER, P.A. JOHNW. WALKER SHAWN CHILDS lvis. Ann S. 1:vfarshaJl, Monitor Office ofDesegregati.on monitoring 124 West Capital, Suite 1895 Little Rock, AR 72201 A.\"'l'ORNEY .Af! LAW 1723 BROADWAY 1rrrLE RoCK, .ARKANsAs 72206 TELEPHONE (501) 374-3758 FAX (501) 374-4187 Via Facsimile - 371-0100 March 10, 2004 Re: Little Rock School District Dear Ms. Marshall: OF COUNSEL ROBERT McHEN-:RY, P.A.: DONNAJ. McHENRY  8210 liF.NDERSON RaAJl   L1Trr.E ROCK, AElw!SAS 72210 PHONE: (501) 372-3425  F.AX (501) 372-3428 EMAIL: mchenryd@swbell.net . Now that we have the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals decision, it is very clear that the ~ourt  is c.011ceri-1ed, a s ;;,.re are, about impr.uving the acadernic .achit:vement OI ...~ _Jiica!I~l...m.erica:r1 students. o.ur belief is th.at ~11 of the components oftheJ?lan were intended to work :hand in glove' to that end. When we last met with your office after having invoked the .process set forth in the Plan regarding compliance issues, there were numerous areas of disagreement with respect to the D_i.strict's obligations. Those areas have not been resolved. Moreover, we did not reach agreements on whether all pro grams as set forth in the March 15, 2001 Compliance Rep0rt were to be evaluated or which ones indeed were to be evaluated. Little Rock took the position that it would only evaluate literacy and math. We resisted that position then and we do so now because such limitation does not address the very pur_poses of the evaluations in the first place. Dr. Bonnie Lesley and Chris Heller were the District's representatives at the conference with you. Joy Springer, Bob Pressman and I (for a short while) represented Joshua. Since Dr. Lesley has left the District we have had no :further contact with anyone from the District for the purpose offollowup discussions regarding the subject. On or about January 15, 2004, I received two lengthy reports from the District entitled: 1) Little Rock Literacy Prow.am Evaluation; and 2) An Evaluation.of Mathematics \u0026amp; Science Programs in the Little Rock Sahool District from 1998 to 2003. They were sent without explanation or an invitation for discussion. 1:vJr. Heller was aware that we had invoked the process o.utlined in the Plan and that apparently your office was awaiting more responses from LRSD before having more followup meeting between Joshua and Lit'-J.e Rock. We have received the updates you have sent the parties as, you have monitored LRSD's program evaluation. 1 1 / Attachment B We have now completed our initial review and discussion regarding those evaluations and find not only do they fail to address all of the programs that.we negotiated to be evaluated but, that inter alia, the evaluations are keyed to \"No Child Left Behind\" mandates or State  accountability mandates. They appear to be less keyed to the explicrt outcome objectives of the plan or to the evaluation processes the district adopted in its cqmpliance plan and regulations. While Mr. Heller has contended that there are no outcome requirements of the plan, it was certainly a promised expectation that programswould be altered, modified, and improved upon their inadequacies and then nonworking programs which failed to remediate achievement disparity would be eliminated and replaced. The objective we expect is that achievement of black school children will be not less than 90% of the achievement of white school children. I believe that the program evaluations that have been presented miss their mark on many counts, some of which I now bring to your,attention as the process facilitator with a notation that these comments are also being delivered to Mr. Heller for the District's :use. These evaluations address only literacy, math and science which certainly are not all the programs that are related to improving and remediati.ng the academic achievement of African American students. I call your attention to the Court's Order of September 13, 2002, pag~ 168. I am also informing Judge Wilson of our serious concerns regarding the deficiencies of the program evaluations. Our list is not comprehensive because we need to 1) thoroughly review the evaluations, 2) have discussions via the process and the study itself and 3) have more information regarding the District's intentions. 1) Joshua remains concerned about the lack of achievement for African American students at virtually all grade levels. 2) The literacy report does not identify any significant relationship or  correlation between the literacy programs implemented by LRSD and the achievement of Afiican American students. 3) Neither the literacy report nor the math/science report addressed African American student achievement by grade level, achievement by school or specific remediation mastery by student, grade level or school. None of the curricular programs in the study had a significant impact on student achievement in 5th grade, for exampie. 4) The literacy report (page 45) makes the 'surprising' notation that substantial differences exist in the overall achievement of African American students and other students in the Little Rock School District. This conclusion ii; in large part, what this action is intended to correct. Joshua interprets that notation to mean that the programs that have been utilized have :o.ot successfully addressed African American  student achievement nor have they been modified or replaced by others which promise greater success. It surely cannot mean that the objective is impossiqle to attain. 2 / I 5) The control groups utilized for the literacy report raise another concern. In this report, a significant number of the students, almost half of them, in the District appear to be eliminated from the study. 6) The literacy report contains formative information through a few teacher focus groups, however, this data is not inclusive of the total teacher population responsible for remediation of African American student achievement. Therefore, Joshua must conclude that such information is skewed at best. 7) Joshua recalls the representations of Dr. Bonnie Lesley during her court testimony that the achievement gap in grades K-2 had been eliminated according to her DRA assessments during the 2001-2002 school year. The 2003 literacy evaluation submitted by the District now contradicts her :findings in that approximately half of the African American students during 2002-2003 in 4th. grade were performing Below Basic. Those second grade students would appear to be the 4th. graders now performing below basic. Surely there are sufficient data to prepare an evaluation of literacy in these grades (K-2) and for the District to be able to track their individual performances through Dr. Lesley's data. I read that the Court's Order, Page i 70, paragraph A , contemplates the use of this data, i.e., \"LRSD now has over three years of testing data ..... \" 8) Joshua remains concerned regarding the District's ability to accurately record, collect, retain and retrieve student achievement data. 9) There is no discussion regarding-the participation .of African.American students in Pre-AP and AP courses :which were allegedly instituted to address African American achievement. Nor is there any evaluation of the District's tutoring programs or other pro grams aimed at improving African American performance. 10) The report indicates that African American students had substantially lower absolute performance than did other students. The academic gains on literary tests were lower for African American students than for other students. The evaluations do not compare the achievement ofBencbmark exams of 4th or 8th grade students for 2001 or 2002 scoring Below Basic .in successive years. Moreover, the SAT 9 test results for higher grade students reflect a need for more information. 11) The District was inconsistent in providing the necessary support for teachers to attend necessary literacy training (Reading Recovery, Effective Literary and ELLA). . -~ 12) The evaluation reports discussed prnfessional development in literacy and mathematics while ignoring the three major professional development commitments in the March 15, 2001 compliance report. .., .J The foregoing list is merely suggestive; it is not exhaustive. Because ofyqur designated role, I am requesting that Judge Wtlson involve your office in preparing a comprehensive monitoring report of the District's compliance with its student achievement commitments by use of the evaluation process. That I believe was a role envisioned for OD.M by both the Court Of Appeals and by the District Court as well. I will be filing the necessary papers to that end, but in the meantime would you kindly advise me as to the status of our having already invoked the process set forth by the plan. TWW:js cc: Honorable Judge William R. Wilson N.fr. Chris Reller Nk Robert Pressman All Other Counsel 4 / IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS JAM FILED U.S. DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT ARKANSAS K LITTLE ROCK DIVISION Br,.:-t-,:......!.,J.,:.....-L.l,,.~:::::..=:~::::-== LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT PLAINTIFF V. No. 4:82CV00866 WRW/JTR PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, ET AL. RECEIVED DEFENDANTS MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL. KATHERINE KNIGHT, ET AL. APR 21 2004 INTERVENORS OFFICE OF INTERVENORS DESEGREGATION MONITORING ORDER Please file a list of your expected witnesses and exhibits by noon, day after tomorrow, April 21, 2004. For each witness you expect to call, please set forth the amount of time you expect to spend on direct examination. If you want a conference call regarding the presentation of evidence at the hearing next week please call Ms. Mary Johnson at 501-604-5144 forthwith. IT IS SO ORDERED this / f;{ty of April, 2004. WM. R. WILSON, JR. 8 5 8 THE ATTORNEY GENERAL STATE OF ARKANSAS MIKE BEEBE RECEIVED APR 21 2004 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING Mark A Hagemeier Assistant Attorney General Direct dial: (501) 682-3643 E-mail: mark.hagemeier@ag.state.ar.us M. Samuel Jones, III Wright, Lindsey \u0026amp; Jennings 2000 NationsBank Bldg. 200 W. Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201 John W. Walker John Walker, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Mark Burnette Attorney at Law 1010 W. 3rd Little Rock, AR 72201 April 20, 2004 Christopher Heller Friday, Eldredge \u0026amp; Clark 2000 Regions Center 400 W. Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201-3493 Stephen W. Jones Jack, Lyon \u0026amp; Jones 3400 TCBY Tower 425 W. Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201 Ann Marshall Office of Desegregation Monitoring I Union National Plaza 124 W. Capitol, Suite 1895 Little Rock, AR 72201 Re: Little Rock School District v. Pulaski County Special School District, et al. USDC No. LR-C-82-866 Dear Counselors and Ms. Marshall: Please find enclosed ADE's Response to the Court's Order of April 19, 2004 that we filed today. 323 Center Street Suite 200  Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501) 682-2007  FAX (501) 682-2591 Internet Website  http://www.ag.state.ar.us/ Page 2 of2 April 20, 2004 MAH Enclosure cc: Scott Smith (w/enclosure) Very truly yours, ~r Assistant Attorney General IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FILED U.S. DISTRICT COURT EASTERN OISTRICi ARKANSAS EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS JAMi:....n11.__, K LITTLE ROCK DIVISION .B-,~~~w.:::..c....=~~= LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT v. No. 4:82CV00866 WRW/JTR PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, ET AL. MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL. KATHERINE KNIGHT, ET AL. RECEIVED APR 1 g 2004 D OFF/Cf OF ESEGREGAT/ON MONITORING ORDER DEFENDANTS INTERVENORS INTERVENORS Please file a list of your expected witnesses and exhibits by nrnn, day after tomorrow, April 21, 2004. For each witness you expect to call, please set forth the amount of time you expect to spend on direct examination. If you want a conference call regarding the presentation of evidence at the hearing next week please call Ms. Mary Johnson at 501-604-5144 forthwith. ~tf IT IS SO ORDERED this Jj!_ day of April, 2004. DNlHOllNOW NOllVD3HD3S3a ~033~~0 eAs,kG(4,~D s,R,c, xouR, RKANsAs ~DOZ 8 Z ~dV APR 2 f 1AnL JAMts ,uu, By: W. MccoRMA C3Al3~3H IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRJCT C  CK, CLE Rk EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DMSION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT V. CASE NO. 4:82CV866WRW PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1. ET AL . .  MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL. KATHERINE KNIGHT, ET AL. THE JOSHUA INTERVENORS' EXIIlBIT LIST PLAINTIFF DEFENDANT INTER VEN ORS INTER VEN ORS The )6shua\u0026lt;Interverio:rs rriay use tliefoliowing exmbits~dunng the hearing scheduled for ,. ':. :: ~- ...... .:.~!' ; .. :,, : - -:- ~-;::~.i.;~1: -.~::~;. ,',!-~ . . ;1~~ : . . ~:...:::, :1 r ... r  . . : April 26 and 27, 2004: ,.!. : 1   1) LR.Sb Policy IL (\"Evaluati\u0026lt;?n of Instructional Programs,,J; CX 575   - 2) LRSD :Regulation IL-Rl (\"Program Evaluation Agenda)  3) Text of Plan, Sections 2.7 and 2.7.1 4) Review of Ye~ Two Evaluations, Steven M. Ross, Ph.D. (Provided to Intervenors by Counsel for the LRSD, October 25, 2002) 5) Memoranda from Superintendent James to LRSD Board of Education (Prepared by Assoicate Superintendent for Instruction Bonnie A. Lesley): a) Approval of the Charter School Program Evaluation, October 24, 2002 b) Approval ofthe SEDL's Program Evaluation for the Collaborative Action Team Project, November 21, 2002 : i\".,f)] ; ; ,ri : c) Approval of Program Evaluation for Southwest Middle School's Partnership with Southwest Edtic\"atiori'D'evelopment Lab (SEDL\\ November 21, 2002 - -  \"  d) Campus Leadership Team Program Evaluation, February 13, 2003 e) HIPPY Program Evaluation, February 13, 2002 f) Onward to Excellence Program Evaluation, February 13, 2003 g) Campus Leadership Team Program Evaluation, February 13, 2003 h) Vital Link program Evaluation, February 13, 2003 i) Middle School Transition Program Evaluation, February 27, 2003 j) Lyceum Scholars Program Evaluation, February 27, 2003 k) Extended Year Education (EYE) Program Evaluation, February 27, 2003 1) Elementary Summer School Program Evaluation, February 27, 2003 6) Guidelines for Completing Eights Program Evaluations in LRSD, Steven M. Ross, Ph.D. (Filed by LRSD March 14, 2003) 7) Letter from Chris Heller to Ann Marshall and John W. Walker, October 27, 2003 8) Letter from Chris Heller to John W. Walker, January 12, 2004 9). LRSD Literacy Program Evaluation 10) An Evaluation of Mathematics and Science Programs in the Little Rock School District from 1998 to 2003 11) The LRSD's Implementation of the Court's Compliance Remedy, March 30, 2004 12) Resume, Walter M. Haney, Ed.D. (Professor, Lynch School of Education, Seriior Research Associate, Center for the Study of Testing, Evaluation and Educational Policy, Boston College) 13) Grade .to Grade Progression Data for LRSD and Arkansas, By Race 14) Vita, Richard C. Hunter, Ed. D. (Professor of Educational Administration and Head of the Educational Organizatien and Leadership Organization and Leadership Department. Joshua reserves the right to utilize the exhibits as listed by the defendants. Respectfully submitted, 0J 9 I 0 (kv~ t/~ f 1~ ,i1}rYVJfi'\"' .. ; . , Robert Pressman i hA 22 Locust Avenue g(v  Lexington , MA 02421 781 - 862 - 1955 Mass Bar 405900 Elaine R. Jones President \u0026amp; Director-Counsel Norman Chachk.in Theodore Shaw NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc . 99 Hudson Str eet New York, NY 10013-2897 212 - 965-2200 ~n w( Walker /~ickey Hicks / John W. Walker, 1723 Broadway Little Rock , AR 501-374-3758 Ark . 64046 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE P .A. 72206 I do hereby state that a copy of the foregoing has been served on all counsel of record on this 21st day of April, 2004 by placing a copy of same in the United States mail postage ' ,') I' / prepaid . .,, ~ ,, , ti~ :;f utb r,, RECEIVED uflLEO EASTERN \\s\\tfwcr COURT ICT ARKANSAS - APR 2 8 2004 APR 2 12004 '\\MfSW OFRCEOF :  McCORMACK CL DESEGREGATION MON!i0RlNG --- , ERK IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRJCT COURT EASTERN DISTRJCT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DMSION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRJCT V. CASE NO. 4:82CV866WRW PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1. ET AL. MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL. KATHERJNE KNIGHT, ET AL. THE JOSHUA INTERVENORS' WITNESS LIST DEPCLERK - PLAINTIFF DEFENDANT INTERVENORS INTER VEN ORS The Joshua Intervenors may call thefollowing persons as witnesses du.....:...ng the hearing scheduled for April 26 and 27, 2004: 1. Gene Jones, Office of Desegregation Monitoring - 1 hour 2. Walt Haney, Ed. D., Expert - 1 1/4 hours 3. Richard Hunter, Ed. D., Expert - 45 minutes 4. Margie Powell, Office of Desegregation Monitoring - 1 hour 5. Dennis Glasgow, Little Rock School District - 20 minutes 6. Ann Marshall, Office of Desegregation Monitoring - 20 minutes 7. Willie Morris, Arkansas Department of Education - 20 minutes 8. Morris Holmes, Interim Superintendent, Little Rock School District - 1/4 hour 9. Junious Babbs, Associate Superintendent, Little Rock School District - 15 minutes 10. Ethel Dunbar, Principal at Franklin Elementary School, L~SD - 10 minutes 11. David Smith, Principal at Southwest Middle School, LRSD - 10 minutes 12. Cassandra Norman, Principal at McClellan High School, LRSD - 10 minutes 13. Karl Brown, Assistant Superintendent, PCS SD - 5 minutes 14. Bobby Acklin, Assistant Superintendent, NLRSD - 5 minutes Joshua reserves the right to call witnesses listed by the Little Rock School District. Respectfully submitted, Pr ssman 22 Locust Avenue Lexington, MA 02421 781-862-1955  [/Rickey Hicks Mass Bar 405900 Elaine R. Jones   -      .....  President \u0026amp; Director-Counsel Norman Chachkin Theodore Shaw NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. 99 Hudson Street New York, NY 10013-2897 212-965-2200 John W. Walker, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72206 501-374-3758 Ark. 64046 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I do hereby state that a copy of the foregoing has been served on all counsel of record on this 21st day of April, 2004 by placing a copy of saG in the United 1hStates mail postage prepaid. _ j ~ \\ I i r\\l._ 1 1 \\ / /\\ . \\.. /, (V ,V\\./\\J ~ ( V ; fl/jlJ ( ( t l~V . IOIO\u0026lt;I t--'. 4 As,}!kt,('m,f D Ots-,-Rtc-,- COI.Jttr AR~'-'Si\\s . APR 2 1 ,n,.L JA.MEs c.w, Sy: w. MccoRMA. IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT C Cl(, CLER}( EASTERN DISTRJCT OF ARKANSAS Dt:pC(ERK WESTERN DMSION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT PLAINTIFF v. CASE NO. 4:82CV866WRW PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1. ET AL. MRS. LORENE J,?SHUA, ET AL. KATHERINE KNIGHT, ET AL. THE JOSHUA INTERVENORS' EXHIBIT LIST DEFENDANT INTER VEN ORS Thl'TERVENORS Toe Joshua Intervenors may use the following exhibits during the hearing scheduled for April 26 and 27, 2004: 1) LRSD Policy IL (\"Evaluation of Instructional Programs\"), CX 575 2) LR.SD Regulation IL-Rl (''Program Evaluation Agenda) 3) Text of Plan, Sections 2.7 and 2.7.1 4) Review of Year Two Evaluations, Steven M. Ross, Ph.D. (Provided to Imervenors by Counsel for the LRSD, October 25. 2002) 5) Memoranda from Superintendent James to LRSD Board of Education (Prepared by Assoicate Superintendent for Instruction Bom:rie A. Lesley): v~ i 1 a) Approval of the Charter School Program Evaluation, October 24, 2002  V,1 ~=-b) Approval oft:he SEDL's Program Evaluation for the Collaborative Action Team Project, November 21 , 2002  v ~ /  ., c) Approval of Program Evaluation for Southwest Middle School's Partnership with Southwest Education Development Lab (SEDL), November 21, 2002 '- ,/ VtJ l. m d) Campus Leadership Team Program Evaluation, February 13, 2003 .,, ;9 v ~, 1. t:: e) HIPPY Program Evaluation, February 13, 2002   v~I-!!1- ) Onward to E.'Ccellence Program Evaluation, February 13, 2003 v g) Campus Leadership Team Program Evaluation, February 13, 2003 l s ~ e ,. / ) \\/4 1.-u:r h) Vital Link program Evaluation. February 13, 2003 / Vo . IY- i) Middle School Transition Program Evaluation, February 27, 2003   I-fV j) Lyceum Scholars Program Evaluation, February 27, 2003  --- \\/4,/ ~ k) Extended Year Education (EYE) Program Evaluation, February 27, 2003 / Vt} l. fY 1) Elementary Summer School Program Evaluation, February 27, 2003 / 6) Guidelines for Completing Eights Program Evaluations in LRSD, Steven M. Ross, Ph.D. (Filed by LRSD March 14, 2003)  7) Letter from Chris Heller to Aon Marshall and John W. Walker, October 27, 2003 / 8) Letter from Chris Heller to John W. Walker, January 12, 2004 / 9) LRSD Literacy Program Evaluation C. 1~ 6,, ,_, 10) An Evaluation of Mathematics and Science Programs in the Little Rock School District from 1998 to 2003 ( i: ,., D   11) Toe LRSD's Implementation of the Court's Compliance Remedy, March 30, 2004 f .t\\D~l~\"f) 12) Resume, Walter M. Haney, Ed.D. (Professor, Lynch School of Education, Senior ~ Research Associate, Center for the Study of Testing, Evaluation and Educational Policy, Boston College) 13) Grade to Grade Progression Data for LRSD and Arkansas, By Race .' 14) Vita. Richard C. Hunter, Ed. D. (Professor of Educational Administration and Head of the Educational Organization and Leadership Organization and Leadership Department. ? Joshua reserves the right to utilize the exhibits as listed by the defendants. Respectfully submitted, l ! , ! ~ST#~G'sstfo . '\"''er OIJF(r ;\\.q ~S,\\,s APR 2 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT ~~W. I /$f EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAs\u0026gt;'~  Mccol?M-4cK. WESTERN DMSION ' CLf:Rk DepCWfRK LITI'LE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT PLAINTIFF V. CASE NO. 4:82CV866WRW PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1. ET AL. MRS. LORENE JOSffiJA. ET AL. KATHERINE KNIGHT, ET AL. THE .JOSHUA INTERVENORS' WITNESS LIST DEFENDANT INTERVENORS INTERVENORS The Joshua Intervenors may call the following persons as v.:itncsscs d~...ng the henring scheduled for April 26 and 27, 2004: 1. Gene Jones, Office of Desegregation Monitoring - l hour 2. Walt Haney, Ed. D., Expert - 11/4 hours 3. Richard Hunter, Ed. D., Expert - 45 minutes 4. Margie Powell, Office of Desegregation Monitoring - I hour 5. Dennis Glasgow, Little Rock School District - 20 minutes 6. Ann Marshall, Office of Desegregation Monitoring - 20 minutes 7. Willie Morris, Arkansas Department of Education - 20 minutes 8. Morris Holmes, Interim Superintendent, Little Rock School District - 1/4 hour 9. Junious Babbs, Associate Superintendent, Little Rock School District - 15 minutes 10. Ethel Dunbar, Principal at Franklin Elementary School, LRSD - 10 minmes 11. David Smith, Principal at Southwest Middle School, lRSD - 1 0 minutes 12. Cassandra Norman, Principal at McClellan High School, LRSD - 10 minutes 13. Karl Brown, Assistant Superintendent, PCS SD - 5 minutes 14. Bobby Acklin, Assistant Superintendent, NLRSD - 5 minutes Joshua reserves the right to call witnesses listed by the Little Rocle School District. f . J [} . ~-J;, f\u0026amp;~,J . irs rt ressman ry}ri\"n 22 Locust. Avenue Lexington, MA 02421 781-862-1955 Mass Bar 405900 Elaine R. Jones     President \u0026amp; Directer-Counsel Norman Chachkin Theodore Shaw NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. 99 Hudson Street New York, NY 10013-2897 212-965-2200 Respectfully submitted, '.__ - c:1Lrh - ;1-  ohn W. Walker ~' ickey Hicks John W. Walker, P.A . 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72206 501-374-3758 Ark. 64046 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I do hereby state that a copy cf the foregoing has been served on all counsel of record on this 21 st day of April, 2004 ;~e~!f~ing a copy of 5T\\ int Ut;f:~; mail postage \\ I . 1 t . r+ 0 ,__,. .-. '..!.-1 \\., \\..,,I) t ' V d V ;,., - - - - - - -------- ---------- THE ATTORNEY GENERAL STATE OF ARKANSAS MIKE BEEBE RECEIVED APR 21 2004 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING Mark A. Hagemeier Assistant Attorney General Direct dial: (501) 682-3643 E-mail: mark.hagemeier@ag.state.ar.us M. Samuel Jones, III Wright, Lindsey \u0026amp; Jennings 2000 NationsBank Bldg. 200 W. Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201 John W. Walker John Walker, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Mark Burnette Attorney at Law 1010 W. 3rd Little Rock, AR 72201 April 20, 2004 Christopher Heller Friday, Eldredge \u0026amp; Clark 2000 Regions Center 400 W. Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201-3493 Stephen W. Jones Jack, Lyon \u0026amp; Jones 3400 TCBY Tower 425 W. Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201 Ann Marshall Office of Desegregation Monitoring 1 Union National Plaza 124 W. Capitol, Suite 1895 Little Rock, AR 72201 Re: Little Rock School District v. Pulaski County Special School District, et al. USDC No. LR-C-82-866 Dear Counselors and Ms. Marshall: Please find enclosed ADE's Response to the Court's Order of April 19, 2004 that we filed today. 323 Center Street Suite 200  Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501) 682-2007  FAX (501) 682-2591 Internet Website http://www.ag.state.ar.us/ Page 2 of2 April20, 2004 MAH Enclosure cc: Scott Smith (w/enclosure) Very truly yours, ~T Assistant Attorney General FIL IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICTE.\u0026amp;s~sTR1~'2RT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS N DISTRICT ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION APR 2 f 20()/f LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT ~~MES W. McCORMACK, CLERK -----~=,:JP~J~AilluNT~F DEPCU::RK V. LR-C-82-866 PULASKJ COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, ET AL RECEIVED DEFENDANTS INTERVENORS INTERVENORS MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL KATHERINE KNIGHT, ET AL APR 2 ,' 2004 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITOfflNG LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT WITNESS LIST AND EXHIBIT LIST The Little Rock School District expects to call the following witnesses and present the following exhibits at the hearing scheduled to being on April 26, 2004, except Dr. Lesley, whose testimony will be presented by deposition. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. WITNESS LIST Dr. Steven M. Ross, Director, Center for Research in Education Policy, University of Memphis - expected direct examination time - 1 hour; Dr. Bonnie Lesley, former LRSD Associate Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction - expected direct examination time - 1 hour; Dennis Glasgow, Interim Associate Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction - expected direct examination time - 1 hour; Dr. Ed Williams, LRSD Research Specialist - expected direct examination time -30 minutes; Krista Underwood, Director of Early Childhood and Elementary Literacy - expected direct examination time - 30 minutes; Page 1 of 4 6. 7. Suzi Davis, Director of Secondary English - expected direct examination time - 30 minutes; Vanessa Cleaver, Director of National Science Foundation Grant - expected direct examination time - 30 minutes. EXHIBIT LIST 1. Program Evaluations and Accompanying Memoranda submitted to the LRSD Board of Directors for approval on October 24, 2002, November 21 , 2002, December 19, 2002, February 13, 2003 and February 27, 2003 (These were attached to our Notice of Filing on March 14, 2003 in Volumes I - IV); 2. September 26, 2002 Program Evaluation Agenda, 2002-03; 3. October 4, 2002 letter from Clay Fendley transmitting Compliance Plan to counsel and Ms. Marshall; 4. October 10, 2002 memo to Dr. Ken James from Ann Marshall re LRSD 's Compliance Plan 5. October 10, 2002 Memo to LRSD Board from Dr. Bonnie Lesley; 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. October 11 , 2002 letter from Clay Fendley to Counsel and Ann Marshall regarding Compliance Remedy; October 17, 2002 Request for Qualifications of Revised Desegregation and Education Plan Program Evaluation Consultant; October 25, 2002 letter from Clay Fendley to Counsel and Ann Marshall; November 4, 2002 letter to John Walker and Ann Marshall from Bonnie Lesley; Guidelines for Completing Eight Program Evaluations in LRSD prepared by Dr. Ross; December 3, 2002 letter to Ann Marshall from Bonnie Lesley; December 3, 2002 letter to John Walker from Bonnie Lesley; January 27, 2003 Memo to Dr. Ken James from Dr. Bonnie Lesley regarding contracted Services - Dr.Ross; February 13, 2003 Memo to LRSD Board from Dr. Lesley regarding Information on Completion of Eight Program Evaluations for Submission to Federal Court Page 2 of 4 15. April 8, 2003 letter from John Walker to Clay Fendley; 16. Response to ODM and Joshua Objections, by Dr. Steven M. Ross; 17. Changes in Science Curriculum, by Dennis Glasgow; Respectfully Submitted, LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT FRIDAY, ELDREDGE \u0026amp; CLARK Christopher Heller (#81083) 2000 Regions Center 400 West Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201-3493 (501) 376~~9.lL- ---- -~::~~:-. -....... , -----.. \u0026gt; B ~,,.,---q..=:\u0026amp;4,1~2J~~:_;_f,,,c:..4+~........,,.,... Page 3 of 4 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing has been served on the following people by depositing a copy of same in the United States mail on April 21, 2004: Mr. John W. Walker JOHN W. WALKER, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Sam Jones Wright, Lindsey \u0026amp; Jennings 2200 Nations Bank Bldg. 200 West Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Steve Jones JACK, LYON \u0026amp; JONES, P.A. 425 W. Capitol, Suite 3400 Little Rock, AR 72201-3472 Judge J. Thomas Ray U. S. District Courthouse 600 West Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Mark Burnette Attorney at Law 1010 W. 3rd Little Rock, AR 72201 Ms. Ann Marshall Desegregation Monitor 1 Union National Plaza 124 W. Capitol, Suite 1895 Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Mark A. Hagemeier Office of the Attorney General 323 Center Street 200 Tower Building Little Rock, AR 72201 Page 4 of 4 TOM COURTWAY Interim Director State Board of Education JoNell Caldwell, Chair Lillie Rock Shelby Hillman, Vice Chair Carlisle Sherry Burrow Jonesboro Luke Gordy Van Buren Calvin King Marianna Randy Lawson B-ille MaryJane Rf.\"bick Lillie Rock Diane Tatum Pine Bluff Jeanna Westmoreland Arkadelphia Arkansas April 30, 2004 OFFICE Of DESEGREGATION MONITORING Mr. M. Samuel Jones, III Wright, Lindsey \u0026amp; Jennings 200 West Capitol, Suite 2000 Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. John W. Walker John Walker, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Mark Burnette Mitchell, Blackstock, Barnes, Wagoner, Ivers \u0026amp; Sneddon P. 0. Box 1510 Little Rock, AR 72203-1510 Mr. Christopher Heller Friday, Eldredge \u0026amp; Clark 400 West Capitol, Suite 2000 Little Rock, AR 72201-3493 Mr. Stephen W. Jones Jack, Lyon \u0026amp; Jones 425 West Capitol, Suite 3400 Little Rock, AR 72201 Ms. Ann Marshall One Union National Plaza 124 West Capitol, Suite 1895 Little Rock, AR 72201 RE: Little Rock School District v. Pulaski County Special School District, et al. US. District Court No. 4:82-CV-866 . Dear Gentlemen and Ms. Marshall: Per an agreement with the Attorney General's Office, I am filing the Arkansas Department of Education's Project Management Tool for the month of April 2004 in the above-referenced case. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at your convenience. Sincerely, :ti- m1t General Counsel Arkansas Department of Education SS:law cc: Mark Hagemeier - - ------ ---------- --- UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT PLAINTIFF V. No. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, et al DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF FILING In accordance with the Court's Order of December 10, 1993, the Arkansas Department of Education hereby gives notice of the filing of the ADE's Project Management Tool for April 2004. Respectfully Submitted, Scott Smith, Attorney, Arkansas Department of Education #4 Capitol Mall, Room 404-A Little Rock, AR 72201 501-682-4227 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Scott Smith, certify that on April 30, 2004, I caused the foregoing document to be served by depositing a copy in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to each of the following: Mr. M. Samuel Jones, III Wright, Lindsey \u0026amp; Jennings 200 West Capitol, Suite 2000 Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. John W. Walker John Walker, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Mark Burnette Mitchell, Blackstock, Barnes Wagoner, Ivers \u0026amp; Sneddon P. 0. Box 1510 Little Rock, AR 72203-1510 Mr. Christopher Heller Friday, Eldredge \u0026amp; Clark 400 West Capitol, Suite 2000 Little Rock, AR 72201-3493 Mr. Stephen W. Jones Jack, Lyon \u0026amp; Jones 425 West Capitol, Suite 3400 Little Rock, AR 72201 Ms. Ann Marshall One Union National Plaza 124 West Capitol, Suite 1895 Little Rock, AR 72201 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL PLAINTIFFS V. NO. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL DEFENDANTS MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL INTERVENORS KATHERINE W. KNIGHT, ET AL INTERVENORS ADE'S PROJECT MANAGEMENT TOOL In compliance with the Court's Order of December 10, 1993, the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) submits the following Project Management Tool to the parties and the Court. 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I G I\n.,. April 2004 n-.. .,\u0026gt;. .. \",m..'. ,... - .... :I: Oz o\u0026gt; \"C'-\"\u0026lt;' m-..\n,:,c: -z\n,:,n o,...\" i\"5' r-z nm \u0026gt; F .., \"0 ' n :em me ,... C: on,.~.. ffiJ :l m ill !X\u0026gt; i n \"\"'' ,... \"..,' \"n'\"o' - 3: \u0026gt;n :::. p::\nzm \"' \u0026lt;\n,c \u0026gt;,,.  ~ c:,\n,c o \u0026gt; I! \"c' c... 31:3: ml!: 31: c c:,\nz rn r \".,,'\"_ c\nz Cl I. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS REGULAR MEETING April 22, 2004 5:30 p.m. PRELIMINARY FUNCTIONS A. Call to Order B. Roll Call II. PROCEDURAL MATTERS A. Welcome to Guests 111. REPORTS/RECOGNITIONS/PUBLIC COMMENTS: A. Superintendent's Citations B. Remarks from Citizens (persons who have signed up to speak) C. Little Rock Classroom Teachers Association IV. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS: 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 G. Update: OCR Compliance Review - Final Report V. APPROVAL OF ROUTINE MATTERS: A. Minutes B. Personnel Changes VI. SCHOOL SERVICES: A. 2004 Summer Educational Programs n -c ,\u0026gt;.. .. .,\nm.o.. ,.... _ _, 3C Oz o\u0026gt; ~~ m..,\no C: -z\non 0 _, ,.... c5 r-z \u0026gt;n \"' F :a:, \u0026gt;m i:nc3 C~: _:a,:, 111 n\no :::\nm ,.n :::!8 Oz Z:::\n\"'o z \"' !X' i n. ::\no,,: U) r- ..,\no\no no _, 3C \u0026gt;n :::\n,::\nm z U) Regular Board Meeting April 22, 2004 Page2 VII. BUSINESS SERVICES DIVISION: A. Regulation: GBEA-R - Conflict of Interest B. Dedication of Right of Way: Parkview Magnet High School C. Donations of Property D. Financial Report VIII. CLOSING REMARKS: Superintendent's Report: 1. Dates to Remember 2. Special Functions IX. EMPLOYEE HEARINGS X. ADJOURNMENT (\")\"D .\u0026gt;\nJmtl ,- rr...-.. :-1: Oz o\u0026gt; ~~ m..,\nJ0 C: -z\n,oC\"\u0026gt; 0 ..... ,- c5 r-z (\")U\u0026gt; \u0026gt; F \"D g :m1:mo ,- C: (\") $! 0,- ,i\n~ ::1 m\nJ0 \"'\nJ0 \u0026gt;m  \"D cno C:\nJ0 ~ ..... -1!! (\")\nJO =q:q ~8 Oz z =l \"'\n\"' ?'\nJ0 m ~ (\")\nJO .\n,c ,- .\".',\nJtl\n,o C\"\u0026gt;O .... !I: \u0026gt;n =\u0026lt; p:\n~ \"' I. PRELIMINARY FUNCTIONS CA.LL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL II. PROCEDURAL MATTERS/ WELCOME Ill. REPORTS/RECOGNITIONS A. SUPT. CITATIONS B. REMARKS FROM CITIZENS C. LRCTA IV . Kt.l'\\JKll\u0026gt;/\\.UNIN\\UN~AIIUN:\u0026gt; A. BOARD MEMBERS '54.n Individual Approach to a World of Knowledge\" DATE: TO: FROM: PREPARED BY: SUBJECT: April 22, 2004 Board of Directors (il ~ Donald M. Stewart, Chief Financial Off~ Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent Bill Goodman~ April 2004 Construction Report - Bond Projects The construction projects at Mabel vale Magnet Middle, Mann Magnet Middle and Williams Magnet Elementary have been completed and the staff and students have moved into the additions and remodeled rooms. However, some work is ongoing mainly to address construction deficiencies (\"punch lists\" items) that are a part of all construction projects. I hope you have an opportunity to visit all or some of these schools. You will be pleased with the results. An architectural firm has been selected for the remodeling of the original buildings at Forest Heights Middle School that were constructed in 1956. One objective is to improve the appearance of the school from Evergreen Street. As this project develops, I will keep you informed of the details of this objective. Please call me at 447-1146 if you have any questions. 810 W Markham  Little Rock, Arkansas 72201  www.lrsd.k12.ar.us 501 -324-2000  fax: 501-324-2032 .!J,:,I m\n,\n, ~ zz ,m-n ~z Cl m rn !\" \u0026gt; C C :::. 0\n,\n, rn i!ll c3 ~ .:.\". Pl :c C\ng ~ m CONSTRUCTION REPORT TO THE BOARD APRIL 22, 2004 BOND PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION Facilitv Name Project Description I Est. Comple11on Cost Date Baseline Renovation $953,520 , Jul-04 Brady Addition/renovation I $973,621 7 Aug-04 Central Renovation - Interior I $10,200,2661 Aug-05 Dunbar Renovation/addition I $6,149,0237 Dec-04 6 classroom addition \u0026amp; cafeteria/music ' J. A. Fair jroom a dd1\".ll on $ 3,155,640 May-04 McClellan Classroom Addition I $2,155,622 , Jul-04 Parkview Addition $2,121,226 I Jun-04 Pulaski Hgts. Elem Renovation $1,193,259 ' Aug-04 Pulaski Hgts. MS Renovation $3,755,041 Aug-04 Southwest Addition $2,000,000 I Aug-04 Tech Ctr/ Metro Renovation Addition/Renovation - Phase II $3,679,000 Jun-04 Wakefield Rebuild $5,300,000 ' Jul-04 BOND PROJECTS CONSTRUCTION - SPRING/ SUMMER 2004 I Est. compTel1on Facilitv Name Proiect Descriotion Cost Date Booker Roof $48,525 Aug-04 Booker ADA Rest rooms TBD _ Aug-04 Central Reflecting Pond $50,000 Aug-04 Central HVAC Renovation - Band Area I $225,000\nAug-04 Chicot Drainage I $64,700 1 Aug-04 Chicot Sound Attenuation \u0026amp; Fire Alarm $53,919 1 Aug-04 Geyer Springs Roof Repair : $161,752 Aug-04 Henderson Lockers $80,876 A~ Mitchell Building Remediation $165,000 May-04 Mitchell ______ !Renovation I $2,212,493 Aug-05 VVestern Hills ADA Rest rooms $15,000 ~4 BOND PROJECTS PLANNING STARTED CONST. DATE TO BE DETERMINED Facility Name Proiect Descriotion 1---c,B_o_o.,k...er_ ______- +E~lec~tric_a_l_U,pgrad_e_ ____ Booker Roof Booker ADA Rest rooms Carver Media Center Expansion Chicot Electrical Upgrade Chicot Sound Attenuation \u0026amp; Fire Alarm Cloverdale Ecl.e.::.:m..c:.ce:.:n..c.t.:a.=1.:r.Ly.__ __,..cA...:.d:::cd:.:i..tci.o.:'-n_ ______ Dodd Fire Alarm Upgrade Fair Park !Addition Forest Heights Remodel I I I -r I I l Garland _-=_-=_-=_-=__- Remodel ---------- Geyer Springs Roof Repair Gibbs Addition Henderson Mablevale McDermott Meadowcliff Pulaski Hgts. MS Rightsell Washington Western Hills Western H-ills- -- Western Hills Woodruff --COC-kers Fire Alarm Upgrade Fire Aiarmupgrade Addition Energy monitoring system installation Renovation Fire Alarm Upgrade Electrical Upgrade \u0026amp; HVAC Fire Alarm Upgrade ADA Rest rooms Parkino addition Cost I Est. Completion Date Unknown $48,525 TBD Unknown Unknown $53,919 Unknown TBD Unknown ' $1,400,000 Unknown $161,752 Unknown $80,876 TBD TBD Unknown Unkn~ $2,494,000 TBD $640-:000-- TBD TBD $193 ,777 Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Aug-06 Unknown . Aug-05 Unknown Unknown Unknown .!.\",' m\n-, z~ z ,m.. n :c \u0026gt;z C) m u, rn \u0026gt; C 0 ::::\n0\n-, u, .~., 0 ~ :\"' ..... m n :c C ~ ~ m CONSTRUCTION REPORT TO THE BOARD APRIL 22, 2004 BOND PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED Facility Name I Project Description Cost I t::st. c.\nomple11on Date Administration I Asbestos abatement $380,495 I Mar-03 Administration I Fresh air system I $55,ooo I Aug-03 Administration I Fire alarm I $32,350 Aug-03 Administration Annex Energy monitoring system installation I Mav-02 Alternative Learning Ctr. I Energy monitoring system installation I $15,160 I Oct-01 Alternative Learning Ctr. I Energy efficient lighting $82,000 Dec-01 Badgett Partial asbestos abatement $237,237 I Jul-01 Badgett Fire alarm $18,250 Aug-02 Bale i Classroom addition/renovation $2,244,524 Dec-02 Bale I Energy monitoring system I Mar-02 Bale I Partial roof replacement I $269,587 Dec-01 Bale HVAC $664,587 l Aug-01 Booker Energy efficient lighting $170,295 Apr-01 Booker I Energy monitoring system installation $23,710 Oct-01 Booker Asbestos abatement $10,900 Feb-02 Booker Fire alarm $34,501 Mar-02 Brady  Energy efficient lighting $80,593 Sep-02 Brady I Asbestos abatement I $345,072  Aug-02 Carver Energy monitoring system installation $14,480 I Mav-01 Carver Parking lot $111 ,742 Aug-03 Central Parking I Student parking $174.000. I Aug-03 Central/Quigley \\Stadium light repair \u0026amp; electrical repair $265,000 Aug-03 Central/Quigley Athletic Field Improvement $38,000 I Aug-03 Central/Quigley I Irrigation System $14,500 Aug~03 Central Purchase land for school I Unknown Dec-02 --- r- $2,000,000 - Central Roof \u0026amp; exterior renovations Dec-02 --- Central Ceiling and wall repair I $24,000 ---- -Oc-t-0-1 Central Fire Alarm System Design/Installation I $80,876 Aug-Q_1_ -- --rront landing tile repair --- Central - $22,470 __ Aug-01 ~ rgy efficient lighting -- Cloverdale Elem. $132,678 Jul-01 -- ---- Energy efficient ligh~ --- -- $189,743 -- Cloverdale MS Jul-01 --- --- - --- Cloverdale MS Major renovation \u0026amp; addition $1 ,393,822 Nov-02 Dodd -- Energy efficient lighting -r - - $90,665 __ Aug.:Q_1_ Dodd Asbestos abatement-ceiling tile __ $156,299 Jul-01 Dodd ~ lace roof top HVAC T $215,570 --Aug-02 Facilities Service Interior renovation --- - I $84,672 Mar-01 Facility Services _ Fire alarm -- $12,000 __ Aug-03 HVAC renovation/fire alarm - Fair Park - $315,956 Apr-02 Fair Park -- - Energy efficient lighting $90,162 Aug-01 Fair Park Asbestos abatement-ceiling -- - $59,310 Aug-01 J. A. Fair ----- ~ rgy efficient lighting -- - $277,594 Apr-01 J. A. Fair - Press box -- - $10J84 Nov-00 - ~ urity cameras - J. A. Fair - - $12,500 Jun-01 ~ hletic Field Improvement $38,000 - J. A. Fair Jul-03 J. A. Fair Irrigation System - $14,000 Jul-03 J. A. Fair Roof repairs - $39(871 Aug-03 Forest Park R eplace window units w/central HVAC $485,258 Nov-03 Forest Park Diagonal parking - $111 ,742 Aug-03 Forest Park E- nergy efficient lighting - $119,788 May-01 Fulbright Energy efficient lighting $134,463 Jun-01 Fulbright Energy monitoring system installation $11 ,950 Aug-01 - - Fulbright Replace roof top HVAC units $107,835 Aug-02 Fulbright - - ~ king lot -- ~ $140,000 Sep-02 Fulbright ~ of repairs $200,000 Oct-02 Franklin Renovation $2,511 ,736 Mar-03 Gibbs - Energy efficient lighting - $76,447 Apr-01 -+- Gibbs Energy monitorina svstem installation $11 ,770 Jul-01 2 .fD., m\n,\n, is zz ,m- (\") ~ C) m U\u0026gt; !\"' \u0026gt; C: C =i 0\n,\n, U\u0026gt; ~ ~ ~ :\" --\u0026lt; m (\") :i:: C: ~ ?. m CONSTRUCTION REPORT TO THE BOARD APRIL 22, 2004 BOND PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED Facility Name I I Est. Completion Project Description Cost Date Hall Major renovation \u0026amp; addition $8,637,709 Sep-03 Hall Asbestos abatement , $168,222 i Aug-01 Hall Energy efficient lighting I $42,931 Jul-01 Hall Energy efficient lighting I $296,707 I Apr-01 Hall Infrastructure improvements I $93,657 Aug-01 Hall I Intercom I I Feb-01 Hall Security cameras ! $10,600 ' Jun-01 Henderson Energy efficient lighting : $193,679 i Jul-01 Henderson Roof replacement gym I $107,835 May-01 Henderson Asbestos abatement Phase I $500,000 I Aug-01 Henderson  Asbestos abatement Phase 2 $250,000 1 Aug-02 IRC Energy efficient lighting $109,136 Jul-02 Jefferson Asbestos abatement $43,639 Oct-01 Jefferson I Renovation \u0026amp; fire- al~a-rm_ __ -- ~ $1,630,000 Nov-02 Laidlaw Parking lot ------~$26_9~,58_8 _____ J_u_l--o--'1 Mabelvale Elem. Energy monitoring system installation $12,150 Aug-0t Mabelvale Elem. Replace HVAC units $300,000 Aug-02 Mabelvale Elem. Asbestos Abatement $107,000 Aug-02 Mabelvale Elem. Energy efficient lighting $106,598 1 Dec-02 Mabelvale MS ,Renovate bleachers $134,793 . Aug-01 Mabelvale MS Renovation $6,851,621 ' Mar-04 Mann Partial Replacement $11,500,000 Apr-04 1-M_a_n_n_ _______.\n..A._sc.p1._hal_t w_alks _________- 1 The total $1 _8 million I Dec-01 ,--M_a_n_n_ _______- --,W_a_lk_w_a~1y_c_a_n_op~iies_ _______ __, is what has been ,__ __D_e c_-_0_,1 Mann Boiler replacement used so far on the Oct-01 Mann ~F_e_n_c_in~g ___________ -\u0026lt; projects listed I----- Sep-01 Mann Partial demolition/portable classrooms completed for Mann. Aug-01 McClellan Athletic Field Improvement $38,000 Jul-03 McClellan I Irrigation System $14,750 Jul-03 McClellan Security cameras $36,300 McClellan Energy efficient lighting $303,614 McClellan I Stadium stands repair $235,000 McClellan Intercom $46,000 McDermott I Energy efficient lighting $79,411 McDermott Replace roof top HVAC units $476,000 Meadowcliff Fire alarm ------ $16,175 Meadowcliff Meadowcliff Metropolitan Metropolitan Metropolitan Mitchell Mitchell Mitchell Oakhurst Otter Creek Otter Creek Otter Creek Otter Creek Otter Creek Otter Creek Parkview Parkview Parkview Parkview Parkview Parkview --------- Asbestos abatement _ $253,412 Engergy efficient lighting ___ ~ _ $88,297 Replace cooling tower $37,203 Replace shop vent system - $20,000 - Energy monitoring s stem installation $17,145 ~ efficient lighting -- : $103,642 Energy monitoring system installation . $16,695 Asbestos abatement $13,000 - HVAC renovation Energy monitoring system installation Energy efficient lighting Asbestos abatement Parking lot 6 classroom addition Parking Improvements ~controls -- Roof replacement Exterior lights HVAC renovation \u0026amp; 700 area controls Locker replacement Enerav efficient liahtina $237,237 $10,695 $81,828 $10,000 $138,029 $888,778 $142,541 $210,000 _ $273,877 $10,784 $301,938 $120,000 $315,000 Jun-01 Ma -01 Aug-01 Feb-02 Feb-01 Aug-02 Jul-01 Aug-02 Dec-02 Dec-00 May-01 Aug-01 Apr-01 Jul-01 Jul-01 Aug-01 May-01 Apr-01 Aug-02 Aug-02 Oct-02 Aug-03 Jun-02 Sep-01 Nov-00 Aug-01 Aug-01 Jun-01 3 !XI ~ m\n:c ~ zz ,m... C') :c \u0026gt;z G) m (/) !\" \u0026gt; C: 0 =. 0\n:c (/) ~ ~ 0 :!l CONSTRUCTION REPORT TO THE BOARD APRIL 22, 2004 BOND PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED Facility Name Proiect Description Cost I Est. Completion Date Procurement Enen:iy monitoring system installation $5,290 Jun-02 Procurement Fire alarm $25,ooo l Aug-03 Pulaski Hgts. Elem Move playground I $17,ooo I Dec-02 Rightsell Energy efficient lighting $84,898 Apr-01 Rockefeller Energy efficient lighting I $137,004 Mar-01 Rockefeller Replace rooftop HVAC I $539,1751 Aua-01 Rockefeller Parking addition $111,742 I Aug-02 Romine Asbestos abatement $10,000 Apr-02 Romine Major renovation \u0026amp; addition $3,534,675 I Mar-03 Security/Transportation Bus cameras $22,500 I Jun-01 Southwest Asbestos abatement $28,138 I Aua-00 Southwest New roof I $690,000 I Oct-03 Southwest Energy efficient lighting $168,719 Jan-02 Southwest I Drainage I street widening I $250,000 I Aug-03 Student Assignment Energy monitoring system installation I $4,830 T Aug-02 Student Assignment Fire alarm $9,000 Aua-03 Tech Center Phase 1 Renovation $275,000 I Dec-01 Technology Upgrade Upgrade phone system \u0026amp; data Nov-02 Terry Energy efficient lighting $73,850 Feb-01 Terry Driveway \u0026amp; Parking $83,484 Aug-02 Terry . Media Center addition $704,932 ---Seo-02 Wakefield Security cameras $a,ooo I Jun-01 Wakefield I Energy efficient lighting $74,776 T Feb-01 Wakefield Demolition/Asbestos Abatement $200,000 Nov-02 Washington 1Security cameras $7,900 I 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 1Asbestos abatement $10,000 Aug-02 Watson Major renovation \u0026amp; addition $800,000 Aug-02 Western Hills 1Asbestos abatement $191,946 Aug-02 Western Hills Intercom $7,100 Dec-01 Western Hills Energy efficient lighting $106,000 Jul-01 Williams Renovation $2,106,492 Mar-04 - Williams Parking expansions $183,717 Dec-03 Williams Energy efficient lighting --- $122,719 - Jun-01 Wilson IR enovation/expansion $1 ,263,876 Feb-04 Wilson Parking Expansion $110,000 ~ I - Woodruff Renovation $246,419 Aua-02 4 .!J.,I m :a:, fS z z m rn ! C) m u, !\" \u0026gt; C: 0 =l 0 :a:, u, ~ c3 :!!l Date: April 22, 2004 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS To: Board of Directors From: @sandy Becker, Internal Auditor Re: Audit Report - April This is the fifty-fourth 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. .!J,,I m\no ~z z .m... (\") z~ Cl m rn :n .... ~ :c C.. , 0 ?!\nm Audit Report - April 2004 Page 2 of2 Training 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. 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) Served as District coordinator of United Way's 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. .!D., m\n,:, is zz ,m- C'l :z: \u0026gt;z c\n, m u, :n .... m C'l :z: C ~ ~ m LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 Date: April 22, 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  May 3, 2004 is a District sponsored professional development day. All sessions on this day will be centered on technology training for teachers. The primary focus will be integrating technology into the curriculum. A few sessions of basic training will be provided for those teachers who need it.  LRSD Technology Center will be completed this summer. Staff from Instructional Technology and from Computer Information Services will be moving out to the new center which is located on the campus of Metropolitan Career and Technical Center. Technology training rooms and a distance learning center will be available for LRSD teachers. To provide an update to the Board of Directors on the status of technology projects To continue to implement the approved technology plan NIA IA Lucy Neal - Instructional John Ruffins - Technical March 26 - April 22, 2004 Technology Plan is approved from 2003-2006. .~., m\no ~z z .m.... (\") ~z C) m U\u0026gt; Date: To: From: Through: Subject: April 5, 2004 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS Board of Education Karen E. Broadnax, ESL Supervisor Morris L. Holmes, Ed.D. Interim Superintendent Update on the final report on Compliance Review 06995008 conducted by the Office for Civil Rights. Summary: A review of the district's progress reports was submitted to the Little Rock School District on March 18, 2004. The review addressed specific actions taken by the Little Rock School District to ensure the provision of equal educational opportunities and services to national origin language-minority students, who are limited English proficient. The report received by the district provided specific details in each on of the compliance areas that OCR has determined that the Little Rock School District has satisfactorily fulfilled the terms specified in the Commitment to Resolve. Objective: To provide an update on the progress to date that the Little Rock School District has made in meeting the terms of the Commitment to Resolve - Compliance Review 06995008. Expected Outcomes: NIA Population: National origin language-minority students, who are limited English proficient. :\u0026lt;:\n,o \u0026gt;0  C: 1-::z::! Zm ~I: en~ m\n,o en !JI \"0 m\n,o ~ z z m rn ::c z\u0026gt; C\u0026gt; m en ESL Report to Board April 22, 2004 Page 2 Budget A.mount/Budget Source: ESL Department Manager: Karen E. Broadnax, Supervisor, ESL Department Long range: Continuation of the Little Rock School District ESL Program Other Agencies Involved: NIA Expectations of District: Continuation of the services provided to_national origin language-minority students, who are limited English proficient, to ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), 42 U.S.C.  2000d, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), 29 U.S.C.  794, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Title II), 42 U.S.C.  12131-12161, and their implementing regulations. Needed Staff: NIA Comments: None Recommendation: We request that the Board of Education accept this report. !JI \"0 m\n,c ~ zz ,m- C') ~ z C) rn\n,,\n:\n\"'~ C: C') 31::,: ~8\n,c ,- \"0\"' jg m C)\n,c ~~ 31:m en\"' UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS SOUTHERN DIVISION , DALLAS OFFICE MAR 1 8 2004 Dr. Morris Holmes, Interim Superintendent Little Rock School District 810 W. Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Dear Dr. Holmes: Ref: 06995008 The U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), Southern Division, Dallas Office, has completed a review of the progress reports, which were submitted to OCR by the Little Rock School District (LRSD), Little Rock, Arkansas, to address the specific actions taken by the LRSD to ensure the provision of equal educational opportunities and services to national origin language-minority students who are limited English proficient (LEP). The LRSD voluntarily submitted a Commitment to Resolve (CTR), which was accepted by OCR on September 30, 1999, to ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), 42 U.S.C.  2000d, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), 29 U.S.C.  794, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Title II), 42 U.S.C.  12131- 12161, and their implementing regulations. In the progress reports, the LRSD provided OCR with documentation pertinent to the implementation of the CTR. Based on a review of the progress reports and additional information gathered during the on-site monitoring visits conducted by OCR on December 10- 11, 2002, and March 11-13, 2003, OCR has determined that the LRSD has satisfactorily fulfilled the terms specified in the CTR. Provided below, by commitment provision, is an explanation of how OCR reached this determination: Identification of Students With a Primary Home Language Other Than English The progress reports revealed that, at the beginning of the 1999-2000 school year, the LRSD administered a Home Language Survey (HLS) to all students to identify those students who have a primary (first-learned) or home language (language influence) that is other than English (PHLOTE). In addition, the information revealed that the LRSD directed staff (i.e., principals, counselors, registrars, and secretaries) at every school site and at the Student Assignment Center to secure a completed HLS for all students upon initial emollment. Further, the LRSD developed a procedure that allows for other methods of identifying 1999 BRYAN STREET. SUITE 2600, DALLAS, TEXAS 75201 -6810 www.cd.gov Our nusswn IS to ensure equal access to educanon and to promote educarwnal exceUeru:e throughout the nanon. !JI \"D m\n,:, ~ z zm,.. . n ~ z Gl m \u0026lt;J\u0026gt; Page 2 - Dr. Morris Holmes. Interim Superintendent PHLOTE students based on teacher referral, counselor recommendation, and interviews with parents. Based on a review of the information, OCR has determined that the LRSD has fulfilled the terms under this provision of the CTR and complied with the OCR reporting requirements. Assessment of PHLOTE Students A review of the progress reports revealed that the LRSD developed and implemented procedures for assessing PHLOTE students in all four English language proficiency areas (i.e., speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension) to determine which students are LEP. The information reviewed revealed that the LRSD assessed and/or reassessed all PHLOTE students by administering an assessment instrument (i.e., Language Assessment Scales). The information further revealed that the LRSD provided training to all LRSD staff responsible for administering the assessment instrument to ensure proper test administration and interpretation of test scores. Based on a review of the information, OCR has determined that the LRSD has fulfilled the terms under this provision of the CTR and complied with the OCR reporting requirements. Placement of LEP Students and Ensuring Appropriate Services The progress reports revealed that the LRSD developed and implemented a policy requiring the district to provide alternative language program (ALP) services to LEP students through a research-based English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) program. Information reviewed revealed that PHLOTE students who score at a level 1, 2, and 3 on the Language Assessment Scales (LAS) are identified as LEP and are placed in the ESL program after obtaining consent from the parent/guardian of the student. The information showed that PHLOTE students who score at a level 4, and 5 on the LAS are considered fluent in the English language and are identified as non-LEP and, as a result, are placed in the regular education program. A review of information revealed that the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC), which is comprised of at least one or more ESL teachers, a counselor, and a campus administrator, is responsible for making placement decisions. The information revealed that the LRSD provided training to LP AC members as follows: 1) OCR, state, and LRSD laws, policies, and regulations governing LEP programs and services\n2) interpretation of language proficiency assessments\n3) laws and rules governing confidentiality of records\nand 4) procedures for identification, placement, and exiting students from the ALP. The LPAC is responsible for ensuring that the parents of LEP students placed in the ALP receive an explanation of the benefits of the ALP in a language they can understand. The information indicated that the LRSD ensures the delivery of language support services to LEP students whose parents have refused placement in the ALP by providing training to regular education teachers in ESL methodologies and instructional strategies, parental involvement, tutoring, summer school, and by monitoring the academic progress of such students. Based on a review of the information, OCR has determined that the LRSD has fulfilled the terms under this provision of the CTR and complied with the OCR reporting requirements. .!I.,I m ~ zz ,m.. n ::c \u0026gt;z G) m U\u0026gt; Page 3 - Dr. Morris Holmes. Interim Superintendent Selected Alternative Language Services Model The progress reports revealed that the LRSD selected a research-based English-as-a-SecondLanguage (ESL) program to address the affective, linguistic, and cognitive needs of LEP students at all grade levels. The information showed that the goal of the ESL program is to enable LEP students to master English language skills (i.e., reading, writing, speaking, and listening) and content area concepts and skills so that students are able to participate meaningfully in the regular education program. A review of the progress reports revealed that the LRSD established the same curriculum standards and grade-level/course benchmarks for all students, including LEP students. Based on a review of the information, OCR has determined that the LRSD has fulfilled the terms under this provision of the CTR and complied with the OCR reporting requirements. Staffing and Staff Development The progress reports revealed that the LRSD developed procedures to ensure that the district has appropriate staff to implement the ALP. The information in the progress reports showed that the LRSD made significant progress with respect to the number of teachers who obtained an ESL endorsement through the Arkansas Department of Education's \"ESL Endorsement Program.\" In addition, the information revealed that the LRSD has developed an \"ESL Training Program\" to provide continuous training opportunities for all personnel (e.g., principals, regular education, special education, gifted and talented, etc.) responsible for delivering instruction to LEP students. Specifically, the LRSD provides training to staff on how to adapt the instructional strategies, materials, pacing, and assessments for the delivery of instruction to LEP students. Further, the progress reports revealed that the LRSD designed an appraisal instrument to assess the performance of teachers who deliver ALP services to LEP students. OCR reviewed documentation pertaining to the training provided to administrators on the use of the evaluation instrument and on observation techniques to enable them to identify ESL methodologies. Based on a review of the information, OCR has determined that the LRSD has fulfilled the terms under this provision of the CTR and complied with the OCR reporting requirements. Materials The LRSD developed procedures to ensure that materials and equipment are appropriate for the implementation of the ALP. The progress report revealed that the LRSD surveyed ALP staff to determine whether there was a need for additional materials and equipment. The information showed that the LRSD provided teachers with materials and equipment, which are appropriate to the curriculum, and comparable in quality, availability, and grade level to the materials provided for the instruction of non-LEP students. Based on a review of the information, OCR has determined that the LRSD has fulfilled the terms under this provision of the CTR and complied with the OCR reporting requirements. .!D., m ~\"' z z ,m.... 0 $: z C) m \"' Page 4 - Dr. Morris Holmes. Interim Superintendent Reclassification and Exit The progress reports revealed that the LRSD established and implemented procedures for the exiting, monitoring, and reclassification of LEP students. The information indicated that the criteria employed by the LRSD is based on objective criteria using the LAS test scores in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension plus other criteria to determine whether students will be able to participate meaningfully in the regular education program. A review of the information showed that a LEP student must score a \"3/4\" or a \"3/5\" or at the Fully English Proficient Level on the LAS post-test prior to exiting the ALP. The information revealed that the LPAC monitors the academic progress of LEP students who exit the ALP for a period of two years to ensure academic success in the regular education program. Specifically, the LPAC ensures that exited students are successfully participating in the regular education program by reviewing the following: I) grades in all core subject areas\n2) teacher observations\n3) counselor comments\nand 4) assessment results. When the LPAC determines that a student needs to re-enter the ESL program, the student is placed back into the ALP after obtaining approval from the parent of the student. Based on a review of the information, OCR has determined that the LRSD has fulfilled the terms under this provision of the CTR and complied with the OCR reporting requirements. Parental Notice The LRSD developed procedures for providing notice to the parents of PHLOTE students of school activities in a language they can understand. The progress reports revealed that the schools maintain a list of all PHLOTE students whose parents are limited English proficient and require communication in another language. OCR reviewed the documents which have been translated by the LRSD, to include but not limited to the following: Home Language Survey, Notice of School Placement, Notice of ESL Program Services, Notice of Testing Exemption, Exit Letter to Parents, K-8 Curriculum Standards and Grade-Level/Course Benchmarks, Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbooks, Summer School Applications, Parent Involvement Conference Notices, and the LRSD's Parent/Student Handbook. In addition, the information showed that bilingual staff at the schools translated newsletters, notices, letters, and flyers into other languages. Further, the LRSD advertises information in local publications in Spanish. The information showed that the LRSD disseminated a list of translators/interpreters to the school sites. Based on a review of the information, OCR has determined that the LRSD has fulfilled the terms under this provision of the CTR and complied with the OCR reporting requirements. Special Education The progress reports showed that the LRSD revised its policies and procedures pertaining to the process for referring, identifying, evaluating, and placing LEP students with disabilities. The progress reports revealed that ALP staff and Special Education Department staff share information to ensurethat LEP students with disabilities receive special education and alternative language services concurrently. A review of the progress reports revealed that the !J' \"D m :\u0026lt;I ~ zz ,m... C') $: z C) m UJ ?\"~ UJ C: UJ !ICC') iml::g:c :\u0026lt;1,\" D UJ ~~ C) \u0026lt; ~ r\n~rn Page 5 - Dr. Morris Holmes, Interim Superintendent LRSD provided training to special education staff (i.e., speech pathologists, resource teachers, and psychological examiners) in ESL methodologies to ensure the proper delivery of both ALP and special education services. Further, the progress reports revealed that the LRSD provides information to parents in a language they can understand pertaining to their rights and procedural safeguards by utilizing an interpreter or by providing information that has been translated into a language they can understand. Based on a review of the information, OCR has determined that the LRSD has fulfilled the terms under this provision of the CTR and complied with the OCR reporting requirements. Special Opportunity Programs The progress reports revealed that the LRSD implemented procedures to ensure that LEP students are afforded an equal opportunity to participate in the Gifted and Talented (GT) program at the elementary level and in Pre-Advanced Placement and Advanced Placement courses at the secondary level. The information reviewed revealed that the LRSD provided information about the GT program to parents in their native language. In addition, the progress reports revealed that the LRSD staff administered a nonverbal assessment instrument (i.e., Torrance Thinking Creatively) to test LEP students who had been referred for placement in the GT program. The progress reports further revealed that the LRSD provided cultural sensitivity training, training in identifying the characteristics of language minority gifted students, and ESL instructional strategies to LRSD staff. Based on a review of the information, OCR has determined that the LRSD has fulfilled the terms under this provision of the CTR and complied with the OCR reporting requirements. Program Evaluation and Modification A review of the progress reports revealed that the LRD has adopted procedures to conduct an annual longitudinal performance evaluation of the ALP and make modifications to the ALP based on the results as required by the results of the program evaluation. The information showed that the LRSD evaluated its ALP on an annual basis in which it reviewed the following: 1) curriculum service delivery\n2) materials and resources\n3) staffing and staff development\n4) student academic progress\n5) longitudinal data comparing LEP students to non-LEP students. and LEP students in the program to LEP students not in the program wiL'li respect to academic achievement, attendance, drop-out rate, graduation rate, retention rate, gifted and talented program placement, and special education program placement of LEP, and students who have exited the ALP, and LEP students not served in the ALP. The information showed that the LRSD made the necessary program modifications and improvements as required by the results of each program evaluation. Based on a review of the information, OCR has determined that the LRSD has fulfilled the terms under this provision of the CTR and complied with the OCR reporting requirements. Maintenance of Records for LEP Students The progress reports revealed that the LRSD apprised all staff of the importance of maintaining accurate records regarding the implementation of the ALP and documenting actions pertaining to students participating and exiting the ALP. A review of student records .~., m\n,o fS z z ,m... (\") z~ C) m u, Page 6- Dr. Morris Holmes, Interim Superintendent Maintenance of Records for LEP Students The progress reports revealed that the LRSD apprised all staff of the importance of maintaining accurate records regarding the implementation of the ALP and documenting actions pertaining to students participating and exiting the ALP. A review of student records revealed that the LRSD maintains, at a minimum, the following documentation in student cumulative folders: Home Language Survey, LAS assessment data\ncommunications with parents in a language they can understand\nplacement decisions\nreport cards\nmodifications\ndecisions to exit student\nand decisions for students to reenter the ALP. Based on a review of the information, OCR has determined that the LRSD has fulfilled the terms under this provision of the CTR andcomplied with the OCR reporting requirements. After analyzing the above information provided by the LRSD, OCR has determined that the LRSD has met all oft..'ic commitn1ents as specified in the CTR. Therefore, OCR is closing this compliance review contingent upon the LRSD's continued implementation of the terms delineated in the September 30, 1999. While no further progress reports are required, OCR understands that the LRSD will continue to conduct qualitative and quantitative program evaluations in accordance with its civil rights responsibilities. OCR is available to provide technical assistance to the LRSD and will work with you and LRSD staff to ensure continued compliance with the regulatory requirements under Title VI, Section 504, and Title IL Under the Freedom of Information Act, it may be necessary to release this document and related correspondence and records upon request. In the event that OCR receives such a request, it will seek to protect, to the extent provided by law, personally identifiable information which, if released, could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. We appreciate your cooperation and that of your staff, especially the assistance provided by Ms. Karen Broadnax, ESL Supervisor. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact Mr. John F. Stephens at 214/880-2464 or Ms. Maria H. Gonzalez at 214/880-4918. Sincerely, n / tr_(1, r_ / Tayl~ugust, b~ Office for Civil Rights Southern Division, Dallas Office C: Ms. Karen E. Broadnax, ESL Supervisor .~., m :,0 ~z z ,m... (\") ~ C\u0026gt; m (/) DATE: TO: FROM: THROUGH: Re: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, AR.KANSAS April 22, 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 AC.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. p g z ~ c5 z U\u0026gt; Personnel Changes Page 2 April 22, 2004 NAME Coleman, Lucy Reason: Leaving City Hill, Peggy Reason: None Given Jones, Gregory Reason: Accepted Another Position Moore, Kenneth Reason: Terminated Bledsoe, Fred Johnson, Marcus POSITION SCHOOL START DATE END DATE SALARY CLASS Resignationsrf erminations Certified Employees Speech Pathology 9-18-00 62-08 FOREST HGTS. 4-1-04 SPE925 Elem IV 8-1-02 1-04 STEPHENS 3-17-04 TCH925 ElemV 8-13-98 4-07 FOREST PARK 3-26-04 TCH925 Asst. Principal 7-22-96 66-15 HALL 4-8-04 ADC105 New Certified Employees Art 1-20-04 1-01 MCCLELLAN TCH925 Band 4-2-04 1-01 MANN TCH925 ANNUAL SALARY 41088.00 29409.00 36683.00 57060.00 27309.00 annual 5831.61 prorated 27309.00 annual 5831.61 prorated f) C 0 z ~ cz5 u, ~ .., z )\u0026gt; z n ,\u0026gt;- u,\ns,,~ u, CU\u0026gt; 1:n 1:::C mg\n,o ,- ~u, elm G)\n,o ~~ 1:m u, u, .)\u0026gt; :\u0026lt;: G) C\" a, er ~~\n', o,%,- mer G) Cf Ccr ~~ or z: IT \" ?'\n,o 6 ~ ~ ~ ~ m ::E Personnel Changes Page 3 April 22, 2004 NAME Oshea, Christine Tell, Hatem Williams, Norma NONE NONE POSITION SCHOOL Tutor WAKEFIELD Business Ed. FAIR Alt. Skills FOREST HGTS. START DATE END DATE 3-25-04 2-23-04 9-29-94 Certified Promotion Certified Transfer SALARY CLASS 4-01 TCH925 1-01 TCH950 6-16 ANNUAL SALARY 31431.00 annual 7694.05 prorated 27309.00 annual 9387.47 prorated 48998.00 TCH925 r\u0026gt; g z ?\ncz5 en !.=.,' z \u0026gt;z C') ,\u0026gt;.... en\ni,,~ en C en :i:n :i:::C mg\no,.... .,, en i3 !B C) \u0026lt; ~\u0026lt;'5 :i:m en en ,. ,t\n == C),... CJl ct ~. ~ ~ ~~ Cl Cl CCI E~ oz'\"r' rr \" Personnel Changes Page 4 April 22, 2004 NAME POSITION SCHOOL START DATE END DATE SALARY CLASS Resignations/Terminations Non-Certified Employees Akins, William Custodian 4-5-02 1-02 Reason: Personal MCDERMOTT 3-19-04 CUS928 Beard, Roberta Instr. Aide 1-20-04 1-10 Reason: Accepted Another FAIR.PARK 4-5-04 INA925 Position Booth, Jesse Security Officer 8-11-03 36-16 Reason: None Given FAIR 3-12-04 SOFR9 Brown, Robert Custodian 12-7-00 1-04 Reason: None Given STEPHENS 3-12-04 CUS12 Clegg, Earslean Care 4-1-02 1-08 Reason: None Given CARE 3-31-04 CARE Hawkins, Dawna Instr. Aide 8-31-99 1-07 Reason: Accepted Another OTTERCREEK 3-19-04 INA925 Position Hawkins, Derrick lnstr. Aide 1-26-04 1-10 Reason: one Given KING 3-11-04 INA925 Jackson, Brenda Child utrition 2-22-99 1-01 Reason: None Given CHILD NUTRITION 3-3-04 FSMEAL Jenkins, Clebum Custodian 3-24-03 54-05 Reason: None Given FACILITY SERV. 3-19-04 AD 12 ANNUAL SALARY 11046.00 14472.00 16802.00 15526.00 7.32 13492.00 14472.00 10527.00 29580.00 r, 8 z ?\ncz5 \"' !.=.,' z \u0026gt;z (\"') .\u0026gt;.... \"'\n,-\n \"'\n,, C: (\"') :l::c ~8 .\n.o, ..,..,..\ngo\nmo ~~\ni::m \"'\"' ,. \u0026lt;\n, f' 1%1 ct ~~  % ~~ Gl Cl C: Cl ~~ oz \"r' rT Cl !\"' ~ 0 .~., ~ I Personnel Changes Page 5 April 22, 2004 NAME Johnson, Tammy Reason: Accepted Another Position POSITION SCHOOL Child Nutrition WATSON START DATE END DATE 11-30-03 4-2-04 Moore, Pamela Care 3-10-98 Reason: Returning To School CARE 2-27-04 Reed, Audrey Reason: None Given Tidwell, Darrell Reason: None Given Bus Driver TRANS. 10-13-03 3-1-04 Child Nutrition 2-2-04 CHILD NUTRITION 2-18-04 SALARY CLASS 3-01 FSH550 1-05 CARE 3-02 BUSDRV 1-01 FSH4 New Non-Certified Emplovees Brown, Suzanne 4YROLD Aide 3-22-04 BALE Clark, Phyllis Child Nutrition 3-10-04 CHILD NUTRITION Davis, Calvin Custodian 3-8-04 CLOVERDALE MID. 1-10 INA925 3-01 FSH550 1-01 CUS925 ANNUAL SALARY 8364.00 6.88 10409.00 4314.00 14472.00 annual 3754.90 prorated 8364.00 annual 2330.95 prorated 5313.00 annual 1530.37 prorated r\u0026gt; 8 z ?\niz5 U\u0026gt; !.=.,' z \u0026gt;z C') ,\u0026gt;.... 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Aide DODD ESL CURR./LEARNING Security Officer HALL Custodian JEFFERSO Custodian TERRY Child utrition CE TRAL START DATE END DATE 3-10-04 3-8-04 3-22-04 3-30-04 3-17-04 3-2-04 2-23-04 SALARY CLASS 3-01 FSH550 1-10 INA925 1-07 INA12 36-11 SOFR9 1-02 CUS12 1-01 CUS12 3-01 FSH550 ANNUAL SALARY 8364.00 annual 2330.95 prorated 14472.00 annual 4146.03 prorated 17418.00 annual 5114.22 prorated 14473.00 annual 3260.40 prorated 14355.00 annual 4337.04 prorated 13784.00 annual 4809.74 prorated 8364.00 annual 2879.41 prorated ~ g z .\u0026gt;... ~ z u, !.=.,' z \u0026gt;z n ,... u,\n,,,~ u, Cu,\ni:: n 31:::C ,m, ,g... .., u, ~lB G)\u0026lt; ~ \u0026lt;\"I 31:m u, u, \u0026gt;~\n, ?' a,ct r-\n~~ ~,,. gi (J ~~ oz\"\",r,'. (J ,!X,' 6 .~., \u0026gt;,, ~ m ::E Personnel Changes Page 7 April 22, 2004 NAME McNeary, Alma Mercado, Maria Scott, Frank Smith, Jimmy Watson, Stacie Young, Ilisa POSITION SCHOOL Nurses TERRY Instr. Aide BRADY Custodian DUNBAR Instr. Aide ALC Instr. Aide DODD Child utrition BALE START DATE END DATE 3-3-04 4-01-04 3-22-04 4-7-04 3-8-04 3-8-04 SALARY CLASS 1-07 NURSES 1-10 INA925 1-01 CUS925 1-10 INA925 1-02 INA925 3-01 FSH550 ANNUAL SALARY 16280.00 annual 4917.92 prorated 14472.00 annual 3129.08 prorated 5313.00 annual 1386.00 prorated 14472.00 annual 2816.27 prorated 11425.00 annual 3273.11 prorated 8364.00 annual 2422.36 prorated fl g z ?\ncz5 \"' !.=.,' z \u0026gt;z C') ,\u0026gt;- \"'\n,,,~ \"C': \"' ll: C') ll: :i:: mg\no ,- .,,\"' ::Om 8::o ~ri ll:m en\"'\n\u0026gt;\n,\"~' a, 0: ~-~~ ~If g~ ti s~ o\" %~ ti ?' 6 .~,, )\u0026gt;\nD ~ ~ Personnel Changes Page 8 April 22, 2004 NAME NONE NONE POSITION SCHOOL START DATE END DATE Non-Certified Promotion Non-Certified Transfer SALARY CLASS ANNUAL SALARY !\"\u0026gt; g z ~ cz5 U\u0026gt; TO: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE CENTER 3001 SOUTH PULASKI STREET LITTLE ROCK, AR 72206 April 22, 2004 Board of Directors FROM: Dennis Glasgow, Interim Associate Superintendent Dr. Marian Lacey, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Schools THROUGH: Dr. Morris Holmes, Interim Superintendent SUBJECT: Summer Educational Programs Short Summary-The Board is asked to approve three categories of summer educational programs for our students. These three are summer enrichment opportunities for children (grades pre-K-12), credit recovery summer school, and the compilation and advertisement of a menu of educational opportunities for children in the Greater Little Rock area for summer 2004. Objectives-To provide greater opportunities for students to participate in educational programs during the summer that provide experiences that will:  increase students' academic knowledge, skills, and confidence.  build on prior student learning and give students a head start for the Fall 2004 school term,  provide enrichment opportunities (for all students) or credit recovery (secondary students). Expected Outcomes-Student will have access to a variety of challenging educational programs during the summer. Our school facilities will be utilized more effectively during the summer months for the benefit of students. Population-All Little Rock School District students have the potential to participate in a summer educational program. Budget Amount/Source of Budget-The budget projections for the programs are as follows:  The budget for Summer Enrichment Programs will be determined based on the number of quality proposals submitted to us at our request or in response to an RFP\nhowever, a ceiling of $150,000 is requested to fund approximately 12,000 student-days of summer enrichment.  The budget for the Credit Recovery Summer School for secondary students is $293,060 for approximately 760 students.  The cost of advertising a menu of summer programs in the city that might interest our . students and their families will be nominal. f\u0026gt; g z .\u0026gt;.. \u0026lt;5 z U\u0026gt; !.=,,' z \u0026gt;z (\") ~ U\u0026gt; Manager-Dennis Glasgow, Interim Associate Superintendent for Instruction and Dr. Marian Lacey, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Schools Duration-The current proposal is for June, July, and August, 2004. Long Range/Continuation-Greater coordination and scale-up of summer programs and after school programs will occur in the near future. A staff position will be established or reassigned to provide direction to the identification, development, coordination and oversight of all after school and summer enrichment programs. Staff members have been participating in discussions with the City of Little Rock around the issue of afterschool initiatives. Mr. W. J. Monagle with the City has been spearheading this effort. Other Agencies Involved-Hopefully, the entire community will be involved. Certainly, many city agencies, institutions of higher education, museums, art and music centers, churches, and existing organizations for boys and girls will be involved in this effort. Expectations of Staff-A staff person will be assigned primary responsibility for this effort. Many staff members are already involved in portions of summer and after school programs\nhowever, the effort is fragmented. We plan to pull all the existing programs as well as new programs under one \"umbrella.\" Expanding educational opportunities for students is an ongoing commitment for our staff. Needed Staff-One new staff position, working in Pupil Services, has been requested for the 2004-05 budget year. Many other existing staff positions have a stake in this effort and will be involved. Teachers will be hired to teach credit recovery summer school courses based on the student enrollment. Comments-We cannot afford for our students to lose significant ground in the summer. Involving students in educational summertime activities can help improve students' achievement during the traditional school year. Recommendations-We recommend approval of the three initiatives for summer educational programs. Detailed budgets will be developed as more information becomes available. Three initiatives are proposed for summertime and/or after school implementation:  Summer Enrichment Programs  Credit Recovery Summer School for Secondary Students  Menu of summer educational opportunities for students and families Summer Enrichment Programs The district solicited proposals for summer enrichment opportunities for students from Philander Smith College and The Princeton Review. Also, the district issued an RFP for summer enrichment programs that is open to the public as well as to schools and teachers. r\u0026gt; C 0 z ~ ~z en ?\u0026lt; :c ~s\no= z~ C'\u0026gt;,\"' 0 ?\u0026lt; ~ \u0026gt;C'\u0026gt; c\n,o '-m g~ ~\"'~\"' m z... . RFP-Following is the \"teaser\" for the RFP for Summer Enrichment Programs. This was emailed to all schools for posting and was advertised in the newspaper. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) RFP24-019 SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS The Little Rock School District (LRSD) is requesting proposals from qualified individuals/companies who wish to provide high quality summer instruction for students in our schools. The providers must be external educational entities\nhowever, this does not preclude schools and/or teachers from individually or collaboratively acting as informal external educational entities for this summer enrichment initiative. LRSD requires that these services be provided by individuals or groups that can demonstrate high-quality, performance based instruction founded on a research-based program of studies and successful instructional strategies supported by data. Summer Enrichment Program providers must complete an application based on this request for proposals. It is expected that proposed programs will include underserved students as a high priority and that instruction will concentrate on expanding, enriching, extending, and/or strengthening students' academic skills, knowledge, and confidence. Although the proposed programs are not limited to the areas of reading and math, reinforcement and application of reading and/or math skills should be incorporated into the programs in order to help students achieve Arkansas' standards, as demonstrated by improved performance on the Benchmark and end of course exams. Copies of the RFP and Application are available from Darral Paradis, at Darral.Paradis@lrsd.org or phone number (501) 447-2262. Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 22, 2004 at the LRSD Procurement Office, 1800 East Sixth Street, Little Rock, AR 72202. The District reserves the right to reject any or all responses and waive any irregularities or formalities in proposals received. The District reserves the right to negotiate with the apparent acceptable Offerers. Awards will be based on those considerations that are in the best interest of the District and will be made to the responsive, responsible offerer whose proposal is judged to be the most effective and economical for the purpose intended, according to the requirements stated in the Request for Proposal. BY: Darral Paradis CPPB, C.P.M. I Director of Procurement The amount of funding for Summer Enrichment Programs will be contingent on the number of quality proposals\nhowever, an amount of $150,000 is requested as a ceiling. This amount could ~ C 0 z ~ cz5 u, ~ .., z \u0026gt;z n\ne u, fund up to 12,000 student days of summer enrichment experiences. A tuition charge will be considered to defray part of the cost. Credit Recovery Summer School for Secondary Students In compliance with Arkansas Statute 6-16-702, districts offering summer school for the purpose of remediating student failures must provide the program free of charge to enrolled students who are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The majority of our students would be eligible for full tuition. For the 2003-04 school year, the LRSD had 5,243 students on the free lunch program and 753 on the reduced-price lunch program. Our legal advisers have examined the law and consulted with ADE, seeking clarity and any possible consideration for leniency. They found no relief for the district. A committee of administrators was formed to discuss the options for the district- to discontinue summer school or to have summer school. Issues in Favor of Continuing Summer School  Parents expect the district to provide some option for grade recovery. Historically, we have provided summer school for students who have failed courses, allowing them the opportunity to retake failed courses in order to advance to the next grade and/or to graduate.  The majority of students enrolled in summer school receive free or reduced-price lunch and would be denied another opportunity to recover skills.  Without summer school, there would be an increased number of students retained in the regular classrooms, adding to an already-crowded situation. Concern Cost to district for tuition-free summer school for identified students, estimated at $288,060 for staff salaries and $5,000 for transportation for middle school students (stops throughout the city). Detailed costs will be available later. Recommendation Because of the compelling need to continue to remove barriers for our low-performing students, we recommend that the district explore and allocate funds for summer school. f\u0026gt; 0 0 z ~ cz5 U\u0026gt; ~ .., z \u0026gt;z 0 \u0026gt;,.... U\u0026gt; Menu of Summer Progams in the City for Students and Families The following is a survey that is being used to compile a menu of surrimer educational programs around the city for summer 2004. The menu will be made widely available to parents and students SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM SURVEY The Little Rock School District (LRSD) recognizes the great value of children of school age having educational summertime activities. The district would like to assist parents and their children in finding appropriate enrichment activities during the summer. - If your organization is having a program for children this summer, please complete the survey. If you know of individuals or people who we might contact to get information about possible summer programs, please let us know who they are. LRSD will compile a list of summer programs and make that information available to parents and children. Thank you very much. Organization Summer Activity Times/Dates Age Children Served Contact/Phone I know ofperson(s)/organization who may be offering a summer program for school-age children. The name of someone to contact about this is: Name Phone Number e-mai I address My name and phone number are: My Name My Phone Number e-mail address RETURN THIS INFORMATION TO: Dr. Mona Briggs Little Rock School District Garland Building 3615 West 25th Street Little Rock, AR 72204 Phone: 447-2070 mona.bnggs@lrsd.org Many parents/guardians are interested in summer activities for their children. The compiled_ list will be available on the LRSD Website and also in a printed format available to hand or mail to interested parents. ~ 0 0 z ~ cz5 (I\u0026gt; !.=.,' z \u0026gt;z n ~ (I\u0026gt; Memorandum Date: April 22, 2004 To: Little Rock School District Board of Education Through: _ ~~- Holmes, Interim Superintendent of Schools ~~:\u0026gt;~~~!~~}t Stewart, Chief Financial Officer ~73/Williarns, Director of Human Resources Prepared By:~arral Paradis, Director of Procurement \u0026amp; Materials Management Subject District Regulation GBEA-R. Reference AR statute 6-24-101:119 (Act 1599 of 2001). Board Policy GBEA and the corresponding Administrative Directive dated May 1, 2004 are attached for your reference. Summary: The statute above precludes a school District employee from contracting with the public educational entity employing him or her if the employee has knowledge that he or she is directly interested in the contract. The Administration believes it necessary to have a Regulation in place to summarize the statute and to guide the Board and Administration in possible exceptions. Manager(s): Beverly Williams, Director, Human Resources Darral Paradis, Director, Procurement and Materials Management Recommendation We request the Board of Education review and approve Regulation GBEA-R as attached. f\u0026gt; g z ?. cz5 (J) !.=.,' z \u0026gt;z (\") ~ (J) LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT NEPN CODE: GBEA - R CONFLICT OF INTEREST - Employees selling to the District The LRSD contracts for goods and services in confonnance with statutory ethics laws and, in addition, in a manner that will avoid any conflict of interest or the appearance thereof. Accordingly, the Board will approve employees as District vendors under the statutory exception provisions only when it is clearly in the best interest of the District. General Prohibitions and Guidelines for Statutory Exceptions: In general, except as provided below, it is a breach of statutory ethical standards for an employee to contract with the District if the employee has knowledge that he or she is directly interested in the contract. The Board by exception may under unusual and limited circumstances approve an employee's business as a District vendor if the Board determines that the potential vendor relationship is in the best interest of the District. In such cases, the Board will document the approval by written resolution after fully disclosing the reasons justifying the potential vendor relationship in an open meeting in confonnance with AR law. Following are the guidelines for these exceptions: I. No exceptions will be allowed for District Administrators (defined as Director-level and above) who are directly or indirectly interested in a contract since these individuals are in District-wide decision making positions. In addition, any employee on a District Administrative salary schedule is prohibited from conducting business with family members. 2. District Administrator's family members who have a financial interest in a business as defined by AR law may contract with the District only after appearing before the Board of Directors explaining why their particular vendor circumstance should be considered unusual and limited. In the event the Board by resolution approves the business as a District vendor, the District may contract with the family member's company for transactions of any amount for a fiscal year provided the services/commodities are procured on a competitive basis and where the family member company's offer is the lowest received. However, the ADE must first have approved the District resolution before any contract will be valid or enforceable. 3. Under no circumstances will it be authorized for the District to do business with an employee when the employee regardless of their salary schedule placement or position has the ability to set the specifications for purchase and choose and/or recommend the vendor. 4. Non-Administrative employees (defined as any employee below Director-level) who are directly interested in a contract may conduct business with the District only after appearing before the Board of Directors explaining why their particular vendor circumstance should be considered unusual and limited. In the event the Board by resolution approves the employee as a District vendor, the District may contract with the employee's company: Adopted: a. for transactions totaling up to $5,000 for a fiscal year provided the services/commodities are procured on a competitive basis and where the employee company's offer is the lowest received or\nb. for transactions expected to exceed $5,000 for a fiscal year provided the services/commodities are procured on a competitive basis and where the employee company's offer is the lowest received. However, the ADE must first have approved the District resolution before any contract will be valid or enforceable or\nc. where competitive quoting/bidding is not practical regardless of dollar amount due to the nature of the service or commodity (sole source) provided the ADE has first approved the District resolution in those cases expected to exceed $5,000. Legal Reference: A.CA 6-24-101:119 Attachments: Conflict of Interest General Disclosure Statements for Board Members, Administrators, and Non-Administrators f\u0026gt; g z ?\ncz5 (/) .!,=.,' z \u0026gt;z (\") ~ (/) LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT NEPN CODE: GBEA STAFF ETHICS/CONFLICT OF INTEREST Employees of the Board will not engage in any activity that conflicts, or raises a reasonable question of conflict, with their duties in the District. Staff Gifts and Solicitations No employee of the Little Rock School District will accept any gratuity or favor from any supplier, contractor, or person performing personal services for the Little Rock School District. Further, the same policy will apply to any person, partnership, company or any other entity which may be expected to perform such services, or offer bids or prices for any supplies, construction, or maintenance work to be performed for the District. Advertising of Products or Services by District Employees No employee of the Little Rock School District will use District facilities, school time, or the school or District name for any form of private advertising for products or services. ~Jepotism In order that there is no conflict of interest in the supervision and evaluation of employees, at no time may any administrator directly be responsible for the supervision and/or evaluation of any employee directly related to him or her. Adopted: November 18, 1999 Cross Reference: Board of Education Policy BCB f\u0026gt; 8 z ?\nc5 z en LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVE: Effective: May 1, 2004 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE (AR Code 6-24-101:119) All District employees will be required to complete and have a current \"Conflict of Interest\" disclosure form (see attached: form for Administrators - any employee on an administrative salary schedule and Non-Administrators - any employee not on an administrative salary schedule) on file with the District's Human Resources Department. Forms are available from the Human Resources Department. New employees to the District will be required to complete the appropriate form and forward to Human Resources before beginning work with the District. The Human Resources Department will be responsible for coordinating its completion for all new employees. Existing employees who have not previously completed the form or who have had a change in disclosure status will be required to request a form and complete/return it to the Human Resources Department. The Procurement Department will maintain and publish an annual list of employees and their affiliated companies with whom the District may not conduct business resulting from an analysis/review of the submitted disclosure forms and in keeping with Arkansas Law. Disclosure (form attached) required by law from Board Members will be coordinated by the Superintendent's Office. f\u0026gt; g z ?\ni5 z U\u0026gt; CONFLICT OF INTEREST GENERAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT (FOR BOARD MEMBERS) All LRSD Board Members have an affirmative obligation under AR statute 6-24-101: 119 to disclose relationships they may have with vendors before the District enters into a potential contract or before services are performed. Disclosure must be made by completing the form below. The form must be completed and submitted to the Superintendent's Office. Ignoring this requirement or knowingly failing to comply with the provisions of this statute could result in the filing of criminal felony charges. GENERAL DISCLOSURE Board Member Name: ___________________________ _ Personal Mailing Address: City: ______________ State: __ _ Zip: ___ _ Phone: Please check either YES or NO below: I am declaring a Vendor Conflict of Interest Relationship _ YES or NO If you checked YES above, please complete the following: Company Name: Mailing Address: City: ______________ State: __ _ Zip: ___ _ Work Telephone: Complete below and check all that apply: __ I OR a family member own more than five (5) percent of the company above. __ I OR a family member hold a position as an officer, director, trustee, partner, or other top level management with the company above\nor __ I OR a family member am an employee, agent, independent contractor, or other arrangement where my compensation is based in whole or in part on transactions with the  LRSD. Board Member Printed Name Board Member Signature Date Submitted .!=.,' z \u0026gt;z 0 ,\u0026gt;- \"' Dear Board Member: CONFLICT OF INTEREST NOTIFICATION LETTER Board Member Except as noted below (See Exceptions) a school District is prohibited from entering into a contract with a Board Member who has a direct OR indirect interest in the contract. Arkansas Law 6-24-101: I I 9 requires full open disclosure before a Board Member may sell, lease, provide services or enter into a .Q!l!@! with the District where he/she is a Board Member if the Board Member has knowledge that he or she is directlv OR indirectlv interested in the contract. \"Contract\" means any transaction or agreement for the purchase, lease, transfer, or use of real property or personal property and personal or professional services, including but not limited to, motor vehicles, equipment, commodities, materials, services, computers or other electronics, construction, capital improvements, deposits and investments. \"Directly Interested\" means receiving compensation or other benefits personally or to a business or other entity in which the individual has a financial interest. \"Indirectly Interested\" means receiving compensation or other benefits personally, for a family member, or for a business or other entity in which the individual or a familv member has a financial interest. \"Family Member\" means an individual's spouse\nchildren of the individual or spouse\na child's spouse\nparents of the individual or spouse\nbrothers and sisters of the individual\nanyone living or residing in the same residence with the individual or spouse\nor anyone acting or serving as an agent of the individual \"Financial Interest\" in a business or other entity means: (i) Ownership of more than a five percent (5%) interest\n(ii) Holding a position as an officer, director, trustee, partner, or other top level management\nor (iii) Being an employee, agent, independent contractor, or other arrangement where the individual's compensation is based in whole or in part on transactions with the public educational entity. Financial interest does not include the ownership of stock or other equity holdings in any publicly held company. THEREFORE, all LRSD Board Members have an affirmative obligation under this statute to disclose relationships with vendors before the District enters into a potential contract or before services are performed. The form on the back allows for this disclosure. All Board Members are to complete this form and forward to the Superintendent's Office. Failure to fully disclose could result in criminal felony charges being brought against the Board Member. The entire AR Code including this law may be viewed at www.arkle!!.state.ar.us under research resources. EXCEPTJONS: I. A Board Member or his/her family member, after proper disclosure, may be allowed to conduct business with the District employing him/her if the transaction is approved at an open board meeting. Any Board Member direct]) or indirectly interested in the proposed contract shall leave the meeting until the voting on the issue is concluded. and the absent member shall not be counted as having voted. In some cases apprornl by the Director of the AR Depanment of Education may also be required . ., This statute does not appl) to most ordinar) employment contracts. including contracts of extra duties such as bus dri,er. club sponsorships. and officiating ball games. , 'either does it apply to reimbursements paid for proper work-related expenses. 0~ BACK CONFLICT OF INTEREST GENERAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT (FOR ADMINISTRATORS) All LRSD employees have an affirmative obligation under AR statute 6-24-101: 119 to disclose relationships they may have with vendors before the District enters into a potential contract or before services are performed. Disclosure must be made by completing the form below. The form must be completed and submitted to the Human Resources Department. Ignoring this requirement or knowingly failing to comply with the provisions of this statute could result in the filing of criminal felony charges. GENERAL DISCLOSURE Employee Name: Personal Mailing Address: City: _____________ State: Zip: ___ _ LRSD Location: _____________ LRSD Phone: ____ _ Please check either YES or NO below: I am declaring a Vendor Conflict of Interest Relationship _ YES or NO If you checked YES above, please complete the following: Company Name: Mailing Address: City: _____________ State: __ _ Zip: ___ _ Work Telephone: Complete below and check all that apply: __ I OR a family member own more than five (5) percent of the company above. __ I OR a family member hold a position as an officer, director, trustee, partner, or other top level management with the company above\nor __ I OR a family member am an employee, agent, independent contractor, or other arrangement where my compensation is based in whole or in part on transactions with the LRSD. Employee Printed Tame Employee Signature Date Submitted r\u0026gt; g z ~ iz5 en ~..,, z )\u0026gt; z C') \u0026gt;,- en Dear Employee: EMPLOYEE CONFLICT OF INTEREST NOTIFICATION LETTER Administrator (Any Employee on an Administrative Salary Schedule) Except as noted below (See Exceptions) a school District is prohibited from entering into a contract with administrator employees who have a direct OR indirect interest in the contract. Arkansas Law 6-24-101: 119 requires full open disclosure before a school District administrator employee may sell, lease, provide services or enter into a~ with the school District where he/she is employed if the employee has knowledge that he or she is directlv OR indirectlv interested in the contract. \"Contract\" means any transaction or agreement for the purchase, lease, transfer, or use of real property or personal property and personal or professional services, including but not limited to, motor vehicles, equipment, commodities, materials, services, computers or other electronics, construction, capital improvements, deposits and investments. \"Directly Interested\" means receiving compensation or other benefits personally or to a business or other entity in which the individual has a financial interest. \"Indirectly Interested\" means receiving compensation or other benefits personally, for a family member, or for a business or other entity in which the individual or a farnilv member has a financial interest. \"Family Member\" means an individual's spouse\nchildren of the individual or spouse\na child's spouse\nparents of the individual or spouse\nbrothers and sisters of the individual\nanyone living or residing in the same residence with the individual or spouse\nor anyone acting or serving as an agent of the individual \"Financial Interest\" in a business or other entity means: (i) Ownership of more than a five percent (5%) interest\n(ii) Holding a position as an officer, director, trustee, partner, or other top level management\nor (iii) Being an employee, agent, independent contractor, or other arrangement where the individual's compensation is based in whole or in part on transactions with the public educational entity. Financial interest does not include the ownership of stock or other equity holdings in any publicly held company. THEREFORE, all LRSD administrator employees have an affirmative obligation under this statute to disclose relationships with vendors before the District enters into a potential contract or before services are performed. The form on the back allows for this disclosure. All administrator employees are to complete this form and forward to the Human Resources Department. Failure to fully disclose could result in criminal felony charges being brought against the employee. The entire AR Code including this law may be viewed at www.arkleg.state.ar.us under research resources EXCEPTIO 'S: I. A District employee or his/her famil~ member. after proper disclosure. ma) be allowed to conduct business with the District employing him/her if the transaction is approved at an open board meeting. In some cases approval b~ the Director of the AR Department of Education may also be required. 2. This statute does not appl) to most ordinal') employment conrracts. including contracts of extra duties such as bus driver, club sponsorships. and officiating ball games. either does it apply to re1mburst111ents paid for proper \\\\Ork-related expenses. OJ\\ BACK ~ 8 z .\u0026gt;.. i5 z \"' .~., z \u0026gt;z (\") ,\u0026gt;- \"' CONFLICT OF INTEREST GENERAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT (FOR NON-ADMINISTRATOR EMPLOYEES) All LRSD employees have an affirmative obligation under AR statute 6-24-101: 119 to disclose relationships they may have with vendors before the District enters into a potential contract or before services are perfom1ed. Disclosure must be made by completing the form below. The form must be completed and submitted to the Human Resources Department. Ignoring this requirement or knowingly failing to comply with the provisions of this statute could result in the filing of criminal felony charges. GENERAL DISCLOSURE Employee Name: Personal Mailing Address: City: ______________ State: __ _ Zip: ___ _ LRSD Location: -------------- LRSD Phone: ------ Please check either YES or NO below: I am declaring a Vendor Conflict of Interest Relationship_ YES or NO If you checked YES above, please complete the following: Company ame: Mailing Address: City: ______________ State: __ _ Zip: ___ _ Work Telephone: Complete below and check all that apply: __ I own more than five (5) percent of the company above. __ I hold a position as an officer, director, trustee, partner, or other top level management with the company above\nor __ I am an employee, agent, independent contractor, or other arrangement where my compensation is based in whole or in part on transactions with the LRSD. Employee Printed Name Employee Signature Date Submitted r\u0026gt; 8 z ~ cz5 Cl\u0026gt; Dear Employee: EMPLOYEE CONFLICT OF INTEREST NOTIFICATION LETTER Non-Administr-.i-tor (All employees NOT on an Administrative Pay Schdule) Except as noted below (See Exceptions) a school District is prohibited from entering into a contract with non-administrator employees who have a direct interest in the contract. Arkansas Law 6-24-101 : 119 requires full open disclosure before a school District nonadministrator employee may sell, lease, provide services or enter into a contract with the school District where he/she is employed if the employee has knowledge that he or she is directly interested in the contract. \"Contract\" means any transaction or agreement for the purchase, lease, transfer, or use of real property or personal property and personal or professional services, including but not limited to, motor vehicles, equipment, commodities, materials, services, computers or other electronics, construction , capital improvements, deposits and investments. \"Directly Interested\" means receiving compensation or other benefits personally or to a business or other entity in which the individual has a financial interest. \"Financial Interest\" in a business or other entity means: (i) Ownership of more than a five percent (5%) interest\n(ii) Holding a position as an officer, director, trustee, partner, or other top level management\nor (iii) Being an employee, agent, independent contractor, or other arrangement where the individual's compensation is based in whole or in part on transactions with the public educational entity. Financial interest does not include the ownership of stock or other equity holdings in any publicly held company. THEREFORE, all LRSD non-administrator employees have an affirmative obligation under this statute to disclose relationships with vendors before the District enters into a potential contract or before services are performed. The form on the back allows for this disclosure. All nonadministrator employees are to complete this form and forward to the Human Resources Department. Failure to fully disclose could result in criminal felony charges being brought against the employee. The entire AR Code including this law may be viewed at www.arkleg.state.ar.us under research resources. EXCEPTIONS: 1. A District employee, after proper disclosure, may be allowed to conduct business with the District employing him/her if the transaction is approved at an open board meeting . In some cases approval by the Director of the AR Department of Education may also be requ ired . 2. Thi s statute does not apply to most ordinary employment contracts, including contracts of extra duties such as bus driver, club sponsorships , and officiating ball games. Neither does it apply to reimbursements paid for proper work-related expenses. ON BACK '54n Individual Approach to a World of Knowledge\" April 22, TO: FROM: THROUGH: SUBJECT: Short Summary: Objectives: Expected Outcome: Population/Location: ittle Rock School District Board of Directors ~torofFacilityServices ~ ~  . Donald M. Stewart, Chief Financial 0~ Dr. Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent of Schools Request for Dedication of Right of Way: Parkview High School Request to dedicate to the City of Little Rock rightof- way on 26th Street near Parkview High School To fulfill the requirement of a Conditional Use Permit To go forward with construction at Parkview High School Budget Amount/Source of Budget: Parkview High School, Barrow Road and 26th St. area NIA Manager: Duration: Long Range/Continuation: Other Agencies Involved : Expectations of District: Needed Staff: Comments: F-.ecommendations: Director of Facility Services Permanent NIA City of Little Rock Fulfillment of the requirements of a conditional use permit. NIA See Below Approval by Board The Conditional Use Permit that allows the Little Rock School District to go forward with the planned construction at Parkview High School, requires that the District deed to the City of Little Rock the right of way on 26th Street, which borders the east side of our campus. This right-of-way dedication will not detract from the operation of the school and will eventually improve the streets in the neighborhood. It is recommended that the Administration be allowed to proceed with this right-of-wa) dedication. DE:cg 810 \\\\ '. i\\Iarkham  Little Rock, Arkansas 72201  www.lrsd.org 501-44\"\"-1000  fax: 501-447-1001 r\u0026gt; C 0 z ?\nc5 z Cl) !.=.,' z \u0026gt;z C\"\u0026gt; ~ Cl) DEDICATION DEED KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS: That (Company or Partnership Name), an Arkansas (Type of Corporation or Partnership!, GRANTOR, for and in consideration of the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00) and other valuable considerations to it in hand paid by the CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, GRANTEE, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, does hereby dedicate, grant and convey, without warranty whatsoever, unto the said GRANTEE, for the purposes of the installing, operating and maintaining public roadways, public utilities, storm drainage and for other public purposes, all its right, title , interest and estate in and to the following-described land shown on the \"Right-of-Way Dedication Exhibit\" attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same unto the said GRANTEE, and unto its successors and assigns forever. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the GRANTOR has caused this Deed to be executed on this __ day of ________ , 2004. ST A TE OF ARKANSAS ) ) ss. COUNTY OF PULASKI ) By: (Authorized Signature) (Printed Name \u0026amp; Title) (Name of Corporation or Partnership) Acknowledgment On this day personally appeared before the undersigned, a Notary Public within and for the County and State aforesaid, duly qualified, commissioned and acting, the within named (Authorized Signature), to me personally well known , who stated that he was the (Title) of (Name of Company or Partnership). an Arkansas (Type of Corporation or Partnership), and stated and acknowledged that he was duly authorized in that capacity to execute the foregoing instrument for and in the name and behalf of said (Name of Company) and further sated and acknowledged that he had so signed executed and delivered said foregoing instrument for the consideration and purposes therein mentioned and set forth . IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal this __ day of ______ , 2004. Notary Public My Commission Expires: (SE AL) H:\\Public\\RMB\\Fonns\\ROWdeed.doc f\u0026gt; 0 0 z ~ \u0026lt;z5 u, RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION EXHIBIT 3/16/04 BARROW ROAD 19 w---- 11 \"{__ N 53'26'55\" W I 5  : 52.31 ' I 20 : I I Right-of-Way Dedication Description Port of the SW SI'/, Section 11, T-1-N, R-13-W, City Of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point that is 50 foot west and 25 foot north of the NE corner of Lot 1, Sondon Addition as filed for record in plot book 4, page 295\nthence N 88\"26'31\" W along the existing right-of-way line of 26th Street, a distance of 593.22 feet\nthence N 53'26'55\" W along said existing right-of-way line, a distance of 52.31 feet\nthence S 88'23'31\" E, a distance of 636.13 feet\nthence S 01'40'03\" W, a distance of 30.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 0.423 Acres (18,440 sq. ft.) more or less. 200 - --+' ,JJ \\!\u0026gt; I w I W1 I: III ~~i=, ,,,,l I I I z J_ _JI ,I ~ --- -- i ~ LONGCOY STREET ~ 1\nz ----T-- ~I ~ Cl) 19 I I 20 - -~+-'.: \",\n,_., U) N lo co z I I ___ l_ __ ! I I I I I /w r\"\n_ l\"1 I~ ' \u0026lt;O I I Vl TATUM STRE~. I I --------=t-25 -~S 014003 W I 30.00' I II P.0.8. 100 0 100 GRAPHIC SCALE 1 ,, 1 oo 200 .!'.::,\u0026gt;, z,.. z C\"\u0026gt; ~ \"' ....... LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 DATE: TO: April 22, 2004 Board of Education FROM: ~al 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: School/Department Central High School Central High School Cloverdale Magnet Middle School Cloverdale Magnet Middle School $848.00 check for bus expenses for 9th grade students to attend the production of Romeo and Juliet The novel, \"Bleachers\" by John Grisham, to each member of the Tiger Football Team. The total value of donation is $1,603.49. Burger coupons, valued approximately $500.00, to be used as student incentives Donor Leslie Golden and Susan Nichols of Arkansas Repertory Theatre Kevin Crass of Friday, Eldredge and Clark Law Firm McDonald's RC Enterprise, Inc. A framed oil painting Mr. Carey Hilburn of Cloverdale Magnet Middle School, valued at approximately $350.00, to be hung in front office of school Board of Education April 22, 2004 Page 2 School/Department Mabelvale Magnet Middle School Little Rock School District Little Rock School District Seven (7) \"teaching computer tables\" and a portable AV computer station for the technology center of new library. The total value of donation is $1,400.00. Assorted office furniture and a Canon typewriter, valued at approximately $100.00, to be used where needed Two (2) Mark 100 AT Metal/Weapon Detection Systems with an extra control module, valued at approximately $7,500.00 Donor Fidelity Information Services, Inc. through Ms. Becky Bowling Mr. Mark Ross of Ross \u0026amp; Ross, PA Little Rock National Airport It is recommended that these donation requests be approved in accordance with the policies of the Board. ittCe 'Rock Centra{ J-{ifJfi Scfioo{ 1500 Soutli 'Park Street Litt{e 'Rock, .Jlrkansas 72202 'Pfione 501-447-1400 :fax 501-447-1401 DATE: FEBRUARY 24, 2003 TO: DARRAL PARADIS, DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT FROM: NANCY ROUSSEAU, PRINCIPAL~ SUBJECT: DONATION Leslie Golden and Susan Nichols of the Arkansas Repertory Theatre at 601 Main Street, P. 0. Box 110, Little Rock, AR 72203 very generously donated a check in the amount of $848.00 to Little Rock Central High School. The donation covered bus expenses for our 9th grade students to attend the production of Romeo \u0026amp; Juliet. It is my recommendation that this donation be accepted m accordance with the policies of the Little Rock School District. Littfe 'Roci Centra{ JffeFi Scfioo{ 1500 Soutli Park Street Litt{e 'Rock, .Jlrkansas 72202 'Pfione 501-447-1400 :fax 501-447-1401 DATE: FEBRUARY 24, 2003 TO: DARRAL PARADIS, DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT FROM: NANCY ROUSSEAU, PRINCIPAL ~ ~~ SUBJECT: DONATION Kevin Crass of Friday, Eldredge, \u0026amp; Clark, 400 West Capitol Avenue Suite 2000, Little Rock, AR 72201, very generously donated the novel, \"Bleachers\" by John Grisham to each member of the Tiger Football Team. The total gift amount was $1,603.49. It is my recommendation that this donation be accepted m accordance \\.vitl1 tl1e policies of the Little Rock School District . .. - . 0 \\,.  ._ t I ..... CLOVERDALE MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL To: Mr. Darral Paradis Director of Procurement From: Angela Munns, Principal Date: March 22, 2004 RE: Donation Please accept the following donations to Cloverdale Magnet Middle School to be used as student incentives. Business McDonalds RCN Enterprise, Inc. 17200 Chenal Parkway, Ste 300 Little Rock, AR 72223 Donation/Approximate Value $500.00 (burger coupons) Also, please accept the donation of 1 Framed Oil Painting of Cloverdale Magnet Middle School, painted and donation by Mr. Carey Hilburn. The painting will be hung in the front office of the school. Mr. Carey Hilburn 1103 West Main Street Atkins, AR 72823 Donation/Approximate Value $350.00 Framed Oil Painting To: Darral Paradis, Director of Procurement From~nn Blaylock, Principal Date: February 24, 2004 Re: Donation Please accept the donation of seven \"teaching computer tables\" and a portable AV computer station valued at a total of $1,400.00 from Fidelity Information Services, Inc. These tables were donated to our Media Center and our computer lab through Ms. Becky Bowling. It is recommended that this donation request be approved in accordance with the policies of the Little Rock School District. PROCUREMENT \u0026amp; MATERIALS MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT 1800 East 6th Street  Little Rock, AR 72202  (501) 447-2260  Fax: (501) 447-2261 DATE: April 1, 2004 TO: Board of Education FROM: ~arral Paradis, Director, Procurement and Materials Management THROUGH: Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: Donation Mr. Mark Ross, Ross \u0026amp; Ross, PA, P. 0. Box 538, LR, AR 72203 donated assorted office furniture and equipment to the Little Rock School District to be used where needed. Items donated include a computer table, round table, typewriter stand and a Canon S-68S typewriter. The donor estimates the total value of the donated items at approximately $100.00. 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. Thank you . PROCUREMENT \u0026amp; MATERIALS MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT 1800 East 6th Street  Little Rock, AR 72202  (501) 447-2260  Fax: (501) 447-2261 DATE: April 1, 2004 TO: Board of Education FROM: ~al Paradis, Director, Procurement and Materials Management THROUGH: Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: Donation The Little Rock National Airport donated two (2) Mark 100 AT Metal/Weapon Detection Systems with control modules, valued at approximately $3,000.00 each, and one (1) extra control module, valued at approximately $1,500.00, to the Little Rock School District. The total estimated value of this donation is $7,500.00. . Donor's mailing address is: Little Rock National Airport, Attn: Mr. Joseph Sargent, Electronics Manager, Adams Field, One Airport Drive, LR, AR 72202-4489. 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 . Little Rock School District Financial Services 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: (501) 447-1086 Fax: (501) 447-1158 DATE: April 22, 2004 TO: Little Rock School District Board of Directors THROUGH: Donald M. Stewart, Chief Financial Officer Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent PREPARED BY: 4'1ark D. Milhollen, Manager, Financial Services  Subject  Summary  Objectives  Expected Outcomes Financial Reports District funds are reported for the period ending March 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 condition. - ----------  Population/Location N/ A  Budget Amount/Source N/ A  Manager Mark Milhollen, Manager of Financial Services  Duration NIA  Long Range/Continuation Financial reports will be submitted monthly to the Board.  Other Agencies Involved None ---------- --------  Expectations of District N/ A  Needed Staff N/ A  Comments None  Recommendation Approval of the March 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 MARCH 31, 2003 AND 2004 APPROVED RECEIPTS % APPROVED RECEIPTS % 2002/03 03/31/03 COLLECTED 2003/04 03/31/04 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 8,936,338 111.70% 10,100,000 10,644,676 105.39% 40% PULLBACK 29,400,000 29,600,000 EXCESS TREASURER'S FEE 187,000 205,072 109.66% 210,000 199,031 94.78% DEPOSITORY INTEREST 385,000 174,515 45.33% 180,000 135,184 75.10% REVENUE IN LIEU OF TAXES 135,000 337,232 249.80% 150,000 206,062 137.37% MISCELLANEOUS AND RENTS 340,000 287,973 84.70% 380,000 254,808 67.05% INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS 275,000 150,103 54.58% 200,000 155,316 77.66% ATHLETIC RECEIPTS 160,000 183,777 114.86% 240,000 189,155 78.81% TOTAL 97,432,000 67,422,790 69.20% 98,607,800 67,465,729 68.42% 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 40,257,1 19 73.37% 53,226,139 39,125,356 73.51% REIMBURSEMENT STRS/HEAL TH 7,590,000 5,241,465 69.06% 8,300,000 4,723,348 56.91% VOCATIONAL 1,340,000 903,646 67.44% 1,400,000 993,438 70.96% HANDICAPPED CHILDREN 1,700,000 757,851 44.58% 1,675,000 969,461 57.88% 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 2,487,683 64.19% INCENTIVE FUNDS - M TO M 3,265,000 2,212,482 67.76% 3,900,000 2,312,167 59.29% ADULT EDUCATION 1,006,014 583,296 57.98% 920,337 548,023 59.55% POVERTY INDEX FUNDS 658,607 658,607 100.00% 560,545 534,979 95.44% EARLY LITERACY LEARNING 120,000 TAP PROGRAM 285,271 285,271 100.00% 285,245 285,245 100.00% AT RISK FUNDING 650,000 84,923 13.07% 360,000 236,541 65.71% TOTAL 75,441,106 53,643,152 71.11% 74,776,187 52,418,542 70.10% REVENUE - OTHER SOURCES TRANSFER FROM CAP PROJ FUND 620,000 770,000 TRANSFER FROM OTHER FUNDS 1,126,233 200,754 17.83% 1,350,000 180,868 13.40% TRANSFER FROM MAGNET FUND 1,664,438 554,813 33.33% 1,632,430 544,143 33.33% TOTAL 3,410,671 755,567 22.15% 3,752,430 725,012 19.32% TOTAL REVENUE OPERATING 176,307,777 121,838,724 69.11% 177,157,418 120,620,877 68.09% REVENUE - OTHER FEDERAL GRANTS 25,152,981 11,634,200 46.25% 24,075,790 15,366,005 63.82% DEDICATED M\u0026amp; 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