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P.A. i 723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72206 Mr. Mark Burnette Mitchell, Blackstock, Barnes, Wagoner, Ivers \u0026amp; Sneddon P. 0. Box 1510 Little Rock, AR 72203-1510 THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ST A TE OF ARK.A SAS DUSTIN MCDANIEL July 31, 2009 RECEIVED fi.U3 3 - 2009 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATIONMOHITOfflNG Direct dial: (501) 682- IO 19 E-mail: scon.r1chardsorniilarkansasag.gov Office of Desegregation Monitoring One Union National Plaza 124 West Capitol, Suite 1895 Little Rock, AR 7220 I Mr. Stephen W. Jones Jack, Lyon \u0026amp; Jones 425 West Capitol, Suite 3400 Little Rock, AR 7220 I - Mr. M. Samuel Jones III Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates \u0026amp; Woodyard 425 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 1800 Little Rock, AR 7220 I RE: Little Rock School District v. Pulaski County Special School District, et al. U.S. District Court No. 4:82-CV-866 BSM Dear Gentlemen: By way of this letter, I am advising you that I am filing the Arkansas Department of Education's Project Management Tool for the month of July, 2009 in the above-referenced case. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, ~~~- Scott P. Richardson Assistant Attorney General 323 Center Street Suite 200  Little Rock, Arkansas 7220 I (50 l) 682-2007  FAX (50 I) 682-2591 UNITED ST A TES DISTRICT COURT EASTER DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT PLAINTIFF V. No. 4:82-cv-00886-BSM PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, et al DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF FILING In accordance with the Court's Order of December I 0, I 993, the Arkansas Department of Education hereby gives notice of the filing of the AD E's Project Management Tool for July, 2009. BY: Respectfully Submitted, DUSTIN McDANIEL Attorney General SCOTT P. RICHARDSON, Bar No. 01208 Assistant Attorney General 323 Center Street, Suite 1100 Little Rock, AR 72201-2610 (501) 682-1109 direct (501) 682-2591 facsimile Emai I: scott.richardson@arkansas.gov ATTORNEYS FOR ST A TE OF ARKANSAS AND ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Scott P. Richardson, certify that on July 31, 2009 [ caused the foregoing document to be served by depositing a copy in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to each of the following: Mr. Christopher Heller Friday, Eldredge \u0026amp; Clark 400 West Capitol, Suite 2000 Little Rock, AR 72201-3493 Mr. John W. Walker John Walker, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72206 Mr. Mark Burnette Mitchell, Blackstock, Barnes Wagoner, Ivers \u0026amp; Sneddon P. 0. Box 1510 Little Rock, AR 72203-1510 Office of Desegregation Monitoring One Union ational Plaza 124 West Capitol, Suite 1895 Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Stephen W. Jones Jack, Lyon \u0026amp; Jones 425 West Capitol, Suite 3400 Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. M. Samuel Jones, III Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates \u0026amp; Woodyard 425 West Capitol, Suite 1800 Little Rock, AR 7220 I Scott P. Richardson Linda Bryant From: To: Sent: Subject: \"polly\" \u0026lt;paramer@odmemail.com\u0026gt; \"Linda\" \u0026lt;lfbryant@odmemail.com\u0026gt; Monday, August 03, 2009 4:08 PM Court activity 8-3-09 -----Original Message----- From: ecf_support@ared.uscourts.gov [mailto:ed_support@ared.uscourts.gov] Sent: Monday, August 03, 2009 1: 10 PM To: ared_ed@ared.uscourts.gov Page 1 of 2 Subject: Activity in Case 4:82-cv-00866-BSM Little Rock School et al v. Pulaski Cty School et al Notice (Other) This is an automatic e-mail message generated by the CM/ECF system. Please DO NOT RESPOND to this e-mail because the mail box is unattended. ***NOTE TO PUBLIC ACCESS USERS*** Judicial Conference of the United States policy permits attorneys of record and parties in a case to receive one free electronic copy of all documents filed electronically, if receipt is required by law or directed by the filer. PACER access fees apply to all other users. To avoid later charges, download a copy of each document during this first viewing. However, if the referenced document is a transcript, the free copy and 30 page limit do not apply. U.S. District Court Eastern District of Arkansas Notice of Electronic Filing The following transaction was entered on 8/3/2009 at 2:09 PM CDT and filed on 7/31/2009 Case Name: Little Rock School et al v. Pulaski Cty School et al Case Number: 4:82-cv-866 Filer: Arkansas Department of Education WARNING: CASE CLOSED on 01/26/1998 Document Number: 4258 Docket Text: NOTICE of filing ADE's Project Management Tool for July, 2009 by Arkansas Department of Education (jap) 4:82-cv-866 Notice has been electronically mailed to: Clayton R. Blackstock cblackstock@mitchellblackstock.com Philip E. Kaplan pkaplan@williamsanderson.com, nmoler@williamsanderson.com Christopher J. Heller heller@fec.net, brendak@fec.net, tmiller@fec.net M. Samuel Jones, III sjones@mwsgw.com, dweith@mwsgw.com 8/4/2009 Page 2 of2 Stephen W. Jones sjones@jacknelsonjones.com, dcompton@jacknelsonjones.com John W. Walker johnwalkeratty@aol.com, jspringer@gabrielmail.com, lorap72297@aol.com Mark Terry Burnette mburnette@mbbwi.com, mwilson@mitchellblackstock.com John Clayburn Fendley, Jr clayfendley@comcast.net, yeldnef@yahoo.com Scott P. Richardson scott.richardson@arkansasag.gov, agcivil@arkansasag.gov, danielle. williams@arkansasag.gov Jeremy Christopher Lasiter jeremy.lasiter@arkansas.gov, lisa.gaddy@arkansas.gov, tripp. walter@arkansas.gov Office of Desegregation Monitor andreeroaf@odmemail.com, aroaf@seark.net, paramer@odmemail.com 4:82-cv-866 Notice has been delivered by other means to: James M. Llewellyn , Jr Thompson \u0026amp; Llewellyn, P.A. Post Office Box 818 Fort Smith, AR 72902-0818 William P. Thompson Thompson \u0026amp; Llewellyn, P.A. Post Office Box 818 Fort Smith, AR 72902-0818 The following document(s) are associated with this transaction: Document description:Main Document Original filename:n/a Electronic document Stamp: [STAMP dcecfStamp_ID=1095794525 [Date=8/3/2009] [FileNumber=1643713-0] [0a2991caeb94e2902a2207514e9420fc997fa333182064fa972e847ded7128al7352 9e4dfc05ab4f4ce3c7lecdaf2 l 72d5208a5a630 l 3bal cbcead0bal 9f9886]] 8/4/2009 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION RECEIVED LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL V. NO. LR-C-82-866 WRW PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL KATHERINE W. KNIGHT, ET AL PLAINTIFFS AUG 3 - 2009 OFFICEOF _ DESEGREGATION MONITORINB DEFENDANTS INTERVENORS INTERVENORS ADE'S PROJECT MANAGEMENT TOOL In compliance with the Court's Order of December 10, 1993, the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) submits the following Project Management Tool to the parties and the Court. This document describes the progress the ADE has made since March 15, 1994, in complying with provisions of the Implementation Plan and itemizes the ADE's progress against timelines presented in the Plan. IMPLEMENTATION PHASE ACTIVITY I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS A  Use the previous year's three quarter average daily membership to calculate MFPA (State Equalization) for the current school year. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 Based on thelnformation avar)able- at June 30, 2009, the ADE calculated the ~tate Foundation Funding for FY 08/09, subject to periodic agjustmenisi - B. Include all Magnet students in the resident District's average daily membership for calculation. 1 . Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. 1 RECEIVED ATTOR1'1cvs OFFICE JUL 2 8 2009 DEPAK I Mer~ I Ur- l:UUCATION GENERAL DIVISION I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) B. Include all Magnet students in the resident District's average daily membership for calculation. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2009 Based on theinformatror,availabte at June 30, 2009, -the ADE calculatedfor FY. ,. . - - . . :,r- ~- . - - -- - . 08/09, ~ubject to 12eriodfc'acf1ustments: C. Process and distribute State MFPA. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. 2. Actual as of July 31, 2009 O.n June 30, 200~ distri_!?1,1tions of Stat~ f:ou@atiQn F1.ingJng fQr fY 08/09 w~r~ as follows: LRsD - $64,265,049 NLRSD -$35,307,077 PCSSD - $48,094,384 The allotments of Stat~ Foundatfon Funding calc_yf~ted fqrFY 08/09 at June~0, 2009, subject-to peri9gic adjustments, were as follows. :LRSD - $64,265,049 NLRSP - $35,307,0TT PCSSD - $48,094,384 D. Determine the number of Magnet students residing in each District and attending a Magnet School. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. 2. Actual as of July 31, 2009 Based on the-information available, the ADE calculated at June 30, 2009 for.FY 08/09, subject to periodic adjustments. E. Desegregation Staff Attorney reports the Magnet Operational Charge to the Fiscal Services Office. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing, as ordered by the Court. 2 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) E. Desegregation Staff Attorney reports the Magnet Operational Charge to the Fiscal Services Office. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2009 Based on the informatLon available:\n1he ADE cafculatecf at .fcini'30~2009for FY I ' ,   0  . : \\ ,-,1 /0 , ,~  ', 'i .,,,__ - ~ - - . ......._ - . -- ...._ -----'-'- - ---=~'-'\"'----'-'  ~ Q8/Q..9,. subJect to penqd1c adJl\n!:~tmenJ~- It should be noted that currently the Magnet Review Committee is reporting this information instead of the staff attorney as indicated in the Implementation Plan. F. Calculate state aid due the LRSD based upon the Magnet Operational Charge. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. 2. Actual as of July 31, 2009 Based on the information availal\n\u0026gt;le, the AQE. calculated at June 30~ 2009 for FY 08/09, subject to periodic adjustirients. - G. Process and distribute state aid for Magnet Operational Charge. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 Distnbutions for FY 08/09 ~t June 30:--2009, totaled $14,650)'87 . . A~otment calculated for FY 08/09 was $14,650,787 subject t.2.._periodic adjustment. H. Calculate the amount of M-to-M incentive money to which each school district is entitled. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 Auditor revision payments for FY 07/08 at September 3, 2008 were: LRSD - $342, 160 NLRSD - $185,648 PCSSD - $590,858 Based on the -information available, the ADE calculated atJune\"3o, 2009.for FY 08/09, subject to periodic adjustments. 3 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) I. Process and distribute M-to-M incentive checks. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, September - June. 2. Actual as of July 31, 2009 Distributions for FY 08/09 a{ \\.J..ne , , were: LRsD - $4,429,907 NLRSD - $6,718,858 .l?CSSD - $10,614,093 The afiotments calculate~Tor EY 08/09 at June 30, 2009~ suj\n\u0026gt;ject f9 periodic adjustments, were: LRSD - $4,429,907 N~RSD - $6:718',858 PCSSD .- $10,.6'14,993 J. Districts submit an estimated Magnet and M-to-M transportation budget to ADE. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing, December of each year. 2. Actual as of July 31, 2009 In September 2007, the Magnet and M-to-M transportation budgets for FY 07/08 were submitted to the ADE by the Districts. K. The Coordinator of School Transportation notifies General Finance to pay districts for the Districts' proposed budget. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing, annually. 2. Actual as of July 31, 2009 In April 2008, General Finance was notified to pay the second one-third payment for FY 07/08 to the Districts. In September 2008, General Finance was notified to pay the third one-third payment for FY 07/08 to the Districts. In September 2008, General Finance was notified to pay the first one-third payment for FY 08/09 to the Districts. It should be noted that the Transportation Coordinator is currently performing this function instead of Reginald Wilson as indicated in the Implementation Plan. 4 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) L. ADE pays districts three equal installments of their proposed budget. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing, annually. 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 In September 2008, General Finance made the last one-third payment to the Districts for their FY 07/08 transportation budget. The budget is now paid out in three equal installments. At September 30, 2008, the following had been paid for FY 07/08: LRSD - $4,460,451.00 NLRSD -$1 ,232,311 .77 PCSSD - $2,948,764.22 In September 2008, General Finance made the first one-third payment to the Districts for their FY 08/09 transportation budget. The budget is now paid out in three equal installments. At September 30, 2008, the following had been paid for FY 08/09: LRSD - $1 ,428,235.67 NLRSD - $419,360.19 PCSSD - $1 ,114,952.61 In March 2009, General Finance made the second one-third payment to the Districts for their FY 08/09 transportation budget. The budget is now paid out in three equal installments. At March 31, 2009, the following had been paid for FY 08/09: LRSD - $2,856,471 .31 NLRSD - $838,720.38 PCSSD - $2,229,905.22 M. ADE verifies actual expenditures submitted by Districts and reviews each bill with each District's transportation coordinator. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing, annually. 2. Actual as of July 31, 2009 5 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) M. ADE verifies actual expenditures submitted by Districts and reviews each bill with each District's transportation coordinator. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 (Continued) In August 1997, the ADE transportation coordinator reviewed each district's Magnet and M-to-M transportation costs for FY 96/97. In July 1998, each district was asked to submit an estimated budget for the 98/99 school year. In September 1998, paperwork was generated for the first payment in the 98/99 school year for the Magnet and M-to-M transportation program. School districts should receive payment by October 1, 1998 In September 1999, paperwork was generated for the first payment in the 99/00 school year for the Magnet and M-to-M transportation program. In September 2000, paperwork was generated for the first payment in the 00/01 school year for the Magnet and M-to-M transportation program. In September 2001, paperwork was generated for the first payment in the 01/02 school year for the Magnet and M-to-M transportation program. In September 2002, paperwork was generated for the first payment in the 02/03 school year for the Magnet and M-to-M transportation program. In September 2003, paperwork was generated for the first payment in the 03/04 school year for the Magnet and M-to-M transportation program. In September 2004, paperwork was generated for the first payment in the 04/05 school year for the Magnet and M-to-M transportation program. In October 2005, paperwork was generated for the first payment in the 05/06 school year for the Magnet and M-to-M transportation program. In September 2006, paperwork was generated for the first payment in the 06/07 school year for the Magnet and M-to-M transportation program. In September 2007, paperwork was generated for the first payment in the 07/08 school year for the Magnet and M-to-M transportation program. In September 2008, paperwork was generated for the first payment in the 08/09 school year for the Magnet and M-to-M transportation program. 6 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) N. Purchase buses for the Districts to replace existing Magnet and M-to-M fleets and to provide a larger fleet for the Districts' Magnet and M-to-M Transportation needs. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing, as stated in Exhibit A of the Implementation Plan. 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 (Continued) In FY 94/95, the State purchased 52 buses at a cost of $1 ,799,431 which were added to or replaced existing Magnet and M-to-M buses in the Districts. The buses were distributed to the Districts as follows: LRSD - 32\nNLRSD - 6\nand PCSSD - 14. The ADE purchased 64 Magnet and M-to-M buses at a cost of $2,334,800 in FY 95/96. The buses were distributed accordingly: LRSD - 45\nNLRSD - 7\nand PCSSD - 12. In May 1997, the ADE purchased 16 Magnet and M-to-M buses at a cost of $646,400. In July 1997, the ADE purchased 16 Magnet and M-to-M buses at a cost of $624,879. In July 1998, the ADE purchased 16 new Magnet and M-to-M buses at a cost of $695,235. The buses were distributed accordingly: LRSD - 8\nNLRSD - 2\nand PCSSD- 6. Specifications for 16 school buses have been forwarded to state purchasing for bidding in January, 1999 for delivery in July, 1999. In July 1999, the ADE purchased 16 new Magnet and M-to-M buses at a cost of $718,355. The buses were distributed accordingly: LRSD - 8\nNLRSD - 2\nand PCSSD-6. In July 2000, the ADE purchased 16 new Magnet and M-to-M buses at a cost of $724,165. The buses were distributed accordingly: LRSD - 8\nNLRSD - 2\nand PCSSD- 6. The bid for 16 new Magnet and M-to-M buses was let by State Purchasing on February 22, 2001. The contract was awarded to Ward Transportation Services, Inc. The buses to be purchased include two 47 passenger buses for $43,426.00 each and fourteen 65 passenger buses for $44,289.00 each. The buses will be distributed accordingly: LRSD - 8 of the 65 passenger\nNLRSD - 2 of the 65 passenger\nPCSSD - 2 of the 47 passenger and 4 of the 65 passenger buses. On August 2, 2001 , the ADE took possession of 16 new Magnet and M-to-M buses. The total amount paid was $706,898. 7 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) N. Purchase buses for the Districts to replace existing Magnet and M-to-M fleets and to provide a larger fleet for the Districts' Magnet and M-to-M Transportation needs. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2009 (Continued) In June 2002, a bid for 16 new Magnet and M-to-M buses was awarded to Ward Transportation Services, Inc. The buses to be purchased include five 47 passenger buses for $42,155.00 each, ten 65 passenger buses for $43,850.00 each, and one 47 passenger bus with a wheelchair lift for $46,952.00. The total amount was $696,227. In August of 2002, the ADE purchased 16 new Magnet and M-to-M buses. The total amount paid was $696,227. In June 2003, a bid for 16 new Magnet and M-to-M buses was awarded to Ward Transportation Services, Inc. The buses to be purchased include 5 - 47 passenger buses for $47,052.00 each, and 11 - 65 passenger buses for $48,895.00 each. The total amount was $773,105. The buses will be distributed accordingly: LRSD - 8 of the 65 passenger\nNLRSD - 2 of the 65 passenger\nPCSSD - 5 of the 47 passenger and 1 of the 65 passenger buses. In June 2004, a bid for 16 new Magnet and M-to-M buses was awarded to Ward Transportation Services, Inc. The price for the buses was $49,380 each for a total cost of $790,080. The buses will be distributed accordingly: LRSD - 8, NLRSD - 2, and PCSSD - 6. In June 2005, a bid for 16 new Magnet and M-to-M buses was awarded to Ward Transportation Services, Inc. The buses for the LRSD include 8 - 65 passenger buses for $53,150.00 each. The buses for the NLRSD include 1 - 47 passenger bus for $52,135.00, and 1 - 65 passenger bus for $53,150.00. The buses for the PCSSD include 6 - 65 passenger buses for $53,150.00 each. The total amount was $849,385.00. In March 2006, a bid for 16 new Magnet and M-to-M buses was awarded to Central States Bus Sales. The buses for the LRSD include 8 - 65 passenger buses for $56,810.00 each. The buses for the NLRSD include 1 - 47 passenger bus for $54,990.00, and 1 - 65 passenger bus for $56,810.00. The buses for the PCSSD include 6 - 65 passenger buses for $56,810.00 each. The total amount was $907,140.00. In March 2007, a bid for 16 new Magnet and M-to-M buses was awarded to Central States Bus Sales. The buses for the LRSD include 4 - 47 passenger buses for $63,465.00 each, and 4 - 65 passenger buses for $66,390.00 each. The buses for the NLRSD include 2 - 47 passenger buses for $63,465.00 each. The buses for the PCSSD include 1 - 65 passenger bus with a lift for $72,440.00 and 5 - 47 passenger buses for $63,465.00 each. The total amount was $1 ,036,115.00. 8 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) N. 0. Purchase buses for the Districts to replace existing Magnet and M-to-M fleets and to provide a larger fleet for the Districts' Magnet and M-to-M Transportation needs. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2009 (Continued) In July 2007, 16 new Magnet and M-to-M buses were delivered to the districts in Pulaski County. Finance paid Central States Bus Sales $1,036,115. In March 2008, a bid for 16 new Magnet and M-to-M buses was awarded to Central States Bus Sales. The buses for the LRSD include 8 - 65 passenger buses for $66,405.00 each. The buses for the NLRSD include 1 - 65 passenger bus with a wheelchair lift for $72,850.00 and 1 - 47 passenger bus with a wheelchair lift for $70,620.00. The buses for the PCSSD include 2 - 65 passenger buses for $66,405.00 each, 2 - 47 passenger buses for $65,470.00 each and 2 - 47 passenger buses with wheelchair lifts for $70,620.00 each. The total amount was $1 ,079,700.00. In July 2008, 16 new Magnet and M-to-M buses were delivered to the districts in Pulaski County. Finance paid Central States Bus Sales $1 ,079,700. In March 2009, a bid for 16 new Magnet and M-to-M buses was awarded to Central States Bus Sales. The buses for the LRSD include 8 - 65 passenger buses for $65,599.00 each. The buses for the NLRSD include 2 - 65 passenger buses for $65,599.00 each. The buses for the PCSSD include 6 - 65 passenger buses for $65,599.00 each. The total amount was $1 ,049,584.00. Process and distribute compensatory education payments to LRSD as required by page 23 of the Settlement Agreement. 1. Projected Ending Date July 1 and January 1, of each school year through January 1, 1999. 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 Obligation fulfilled in FY 96/97. P. Process and distribute additional payments in lieu of formula to LRSD as required by page 24 of the Settlement Agreement. 1. Projected Ending Date Payment due date and ending July 1, 1995. 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 Obligation fulfilled in FY 95/96. 9 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) Q. Process and distribute payments to PCSSD as required by Page 28 of the Settlement Agreement. 1. Projected Ending Date Payment due date and ending July 1, 1994. 2. Actual as of July 31, 2009 Final payment was distributed July 1994. R. Upon loan request by LRSD accompanied by a promissory note, the ADE makes loans to LRSD. S. 1. Projected Ending Date . Ongoing through July 1, 1999. See Settlement Agreement page 24. 2. Actual as of July 31, 2009 The LRSD received $3,000,000 on September 10, 1998. As of this reporting date, the LRSD has received $20,000,000 in loan proceeds. Process and distribute payments in lieu of formula to PCSSD required by page 29 of the Settlement Agreement. 1. Projected Ending Date Payment due date and ending July 1, 1995. 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 Obligation fulfilled in FY 95/96. T. Process and distribute compensatory education payments to NLRSD as required by page 31 of the Settlement Agreement. 1 . Projected Ending Date July 1 of each school year through June 30, 1996. 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 Obligation fulfilled in FY 95/96. U. Process and distribute check to Magnet Review Committee. 1. Projected Ending Date Payment due date and ending July 1, 1995. 10 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) U. Process and distribute check to Magnet Review Committee. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2009 (Continued) Distribution in July 1997 for FY 97 /98 was $75,000. This was the total amount due to the Magnet Review Committee for FY 97/98.  Distribution in July 1998 for FY 98/99 was $75,000. This was the total amount due to the Magnet Review Committee for FY 98/99. Distribution in July 1999 for FY 99/00 was $92,500. This was the total amount due to the Magnet Review Committee for FY 99/00. Distribution in July 2000 for FY 00/01 was $92,500. This was the total amount due to the Magnet Review Committee for FY 00/01 . Distribution in August 2001 for FY 01/02 was $92,500. This was the total amount due to the Magnet Review Committee for FY 01/02. Distribution in July 2002 for FY 02/03 was $92,500. This was the total amount due to the Magnet Review Committee for FY 02/03. Distribution in July 2003 for FY 03/04 was $92,500. This was the total amount due to the Magnet Review Committee for FY 03/04. Distribution in July 2004 for FY 04/05 was $92,500. This was the total amount due to the Magnet Review Committee for FY 04/05. Distribution in July 2005 for FY 05/06 was $92,500. This was the total amount due to the Magnet Review Committee for FY 05/06. Distribution in July 2006 for FY 06/07 was $92,500. This was the total amount due to the Magnet Review Committee for FY 06/07. Distribution in July 2007 for FY 07/08 was $92,500.' This was the total amount due to the Magnet Review Committee for FY 07/08. Distribution in July 2008 for FY 08/09 was $92,500. This was the total amount due to the Magnet Review Committee for FY 08/09. V. Process and distribute payments for Office of Desegregation Monitoring. 1. Projected Ending Date Not applicable. 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 11 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) V. Process and distribute payments for Office of Desegregation Monitoring. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 (Continued) Distribution in July 1997 for FY 97/98 was $200,000. This was the total amount due to the ODM for FY 97/98. Distribution in July 1998 for FY 98/99 was $200,000. This was the total amount due to the ODM for FY 98/99. Distribution in July 1999 for FY 99/00 was $200,000. This was the total amount due to the ODM for FY 99/00. Distribution in July 2000 for FY 00/01 was $200,000. This was the total amount due to the ODM for FY 00/01 . Distribution in August 2001 for FY 01/02 was $200,000. This was the total amount due to the ODM for FY 01/02. Distribution in July 2002 for FY 02/03 was $200,000. This was the total amount due to the ODM for FY 02/03. Distribution in July 2003 for FY 03/04 was $200,000. This was the total amount due to the ODM for FY 03/04. Distribution in July 2004 for FY 04/05 was $200,000. This was the total amount due to the ODM for FY 04/05. Distribution in July 2005 for FY 05/06 was $200,000. This was the total amount due to the ODM for FY 05/06. Distribution in July 2006 for FY 06/07 was $200,000. This was the total amount due to the ODM for FY 06/07. Distribution in July 2007 for FY 07/08 was $200,000. This was the total amount due to the ODM for FY 07/08. Distribution in July 2008 for FY 08/09 was $200,000. This was the total amount due to the ODM for FY 08/09. 12 II. MONITORING COMPENSATORY EDUCATION A. Begin testing and evaluating the monitoring instrument and monitoring system to assure that data is appropriate and useful in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on disparities in academic achievement for black students and white students. 1. Projected Ending Date January 15, 1995 2. Actual as of July 31, 2009 In May 1995, monitors completed the unannounced visits of schools in Pulaski County. The monitoring process involved a qualitative process of document reviews, interviews, and observations. The monitoring focused on progress made since the announced monitoring visits. In June 1995, monitoring data from unannounced visits was included in the July Semiannual Report. Twenty-five per cent of all classrooms were visited, and all of the schools in Pulaski County were monitored. All principals were interviewed to d.etermine any additional progress since the announced visits. The July 1995 Monitoring Report was reviewed by the ADE administrative team, the Arkansas State Board of Education and the Districts. Then it was filed with the Court. The report was formatted in accordance with the Allen Letter. In October 1995, a common terminology was developed by principals from the Districts and the Lead Planning and Desegregation staff to facilitate the monitoring process. The announced monitoring visits began on November 14, 1995 and were completed on January 26, 1996. Copies of the prelimipary Semiannual Monitoring Report and its executive summary were provided to the ADE administrative team and the State Board of Education in January 1996. A report on the current status of the Cycle 5 schools in the ECOE process and their school improvement plans was filed with the Court on February 1, 1996. The unannounced monitoring visits began in February 1996 and ended on May 10, 1996. In June 1996, all announced and unannounced monitoring visits were completed, and the data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The Districts provided data on enrollment in compensatory education programs. The Districts and the ADE Desegregation Monitoring staff developed a definition for instructional programs. 13 11. MONITORING COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (Continued) A. Begin testing and evaluating the monitoring instrument and monitoring system to assure that data is appropriate and useful in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on disparities in academic ~chievement for black students and white students. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 (Continued) The Semiannual Monitoring Report was completed and filed with the Court on July 15, 1996 with copies distributed to the parties. Announced monitoring visits of the Cycle 1 schools began on October 28, 1996 and concluded in December 1996. In January 1997, presentations were made to the State Board of Education, the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee, and the parties to review the draft Semiannual Monitoring Report. The monitoring instrument and process were evaluated for their usefulness in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on achievement disparities. In February 1997, the Semiannual Monitoring Report was filed. Unannounced monitoring visits began on February 3, 1997 and concluded in May 1997. In March 1997, letters were sent to the Districts regarding data requirements for the July 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report and the additional discipline data element that was requested by the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee. Desegregation data collection workshops were conducted in the Districts from March 28, 1997 to April 7, 1997. A meeting was conducted on April 3, 1997 to finalize plans for the July 15, 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report. Onsite visits were made to Cycle 1 schools who did not submit accurate and timely data on discipline, M-to-M transfers, and policy. The July 15, 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report and its executive summary were finalized in June 1997. In July 1997, the Semiannual Monitoring Report and its executive summary were filed with the court, and the ADE sponsored a School Improvement Conference. On July 10, 1997, copies of the Semiannual Monitoring Report and its executive summary were made available to the Districts for their review prior to filing it with the Court. In August 1997, procedures and schedules were organized for the monitoring of the Cycle 2 schools in FY 97/98. 14 II. MONITORING COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (Continued) A. Begin testing and evaluating the monitoring instrument and monitoring system to assure that data is appropriate and useful in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on disparities in academic achievement for black students and white students. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 (Continued) A Desegregation Monitoring and School Improvement Workshop for the Districts was held on September 10, 1997 to discuss monitoring expectations, instruments, data collection and school improvement visits. On October 9, 1997, a planning meeting was held with the desegregation monitoring staff to discuss deadlines, responsibilities, and strategic planning issues regarding the Semiannual Monitoring Report. Reminder letters were sent to the Cycle 2 principals outlining the data collection deadlines and availability of technical assistance. In October and November 1997, technical assistance visits were conducted, and announced monitoring visits of the Cycle 2 schools were completed. In December 1997 and January 1998, technical assistance visits were conducted regarding team visits, technical review recommendations, and consensus building. Copies of the infusion document and perceptual surveys were provided to schools in the ECOE process. The February 1998 Semiannual Monitoring Report was submitted for review and approval to the State Board of Education, the Director, the Administrative Team, the Attorney General's Office, and the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee. Unannounced monitoring visits began in February 1998, and technical assistance was provided on the school improvement process, external team visits and finalizing school improvement plans. On February 18, 1998, the representatives of all parties met to discuss possible revisions to the ADE's monitoring plan and monitoring reports. Additional meetings will be scheduled. Unannounced monitoring visits were conducted in March 1998, and technical assistance was provided on the school improvement process and external team visits.  In April 1998, unannounced monitoring visits were conducted, and technical assistance was provided on the school improvement process. 15 11. MONITORING COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (Continued) A. Begin testing and evaluating the monitoring instrument and monitoring system to assure that data is appropriate and useful in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on disparities in academic achievement for black students and white students. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2009 (Continued) In May 1998, unannounced monitoring visits were completed, and technical assistance was provided on the school improvement process. On May 18, 1998, the Court granted the ADE relief from its obligation to file the July 1998  Semiannual Monitoring Report to develop proposed modifications to ADE's monitoring and reporting obligations. In June 1998, monitoring information previously submitted by the districts in the Spring of 1998 was reviewed and prepared for historical files and presentation to the Arkansas State Board. Also, in June the following occurred: a) The Extended COE Team Visit Reports were completed, b) the Semiannual Monitoring COE Data Report was completed, c) progress reports were submitted from previous cycles, and d.) staff development on assessment (SAT-9) and curriculum alignment was conducted with three supervisors. In July, the Lead Planner provided the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Committee with (1) a review of the court Order relieving ADE of its obligation to file a July Semiannual Monitoring Report, and (2) an update of ADE's progress toward work with the parties and ODM to develop proposed revisions to ADE's monitoring and reporting obligations. The Committee encouraged ODM, the parties and the ADE to continue to work toward revision of the monitoring and reporting process. In August 1998, the ADE Implementation Phase Working group met to review the Implementation Phase activities for the previous quarter. The Assistant Attorney General, the Assistant Director for Accountability and the Education Lead Planner updated the group on all relevant desegregation legal issues and proposed revisions to monitoring and reporting activities during the quarter. In September 1998, tentative monitoring dates were established and they will be finalized once proposed revisions to the Desegregation Monitoring Plan are finalized and approved. In September/October 1998, progress was being made on the proposed revisions to the monitoring process by committee representatives of all the Parties in the Pulaski County Settlement Agreement. While the revised monitoring plan is finalized and approved, the ADE monitoring staff will continue to provide technical assistance to schools upon request. 16 II. MONITORING COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (Continued) A Begin testing and evaluating the monitoring instrument and monitoring system to assure that data is appropriate and useful in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on disparities in academic achievement for black students and white students. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2009 (Continued) In December 1998, requests were received from schools in PCSSD regarding test score analysis and staff Development. Oak Grove is scheduled for January 21, 1999 and Lawson Elementary is also tentatively scheduled in January. Staff development regarding test score analysis for Oak Grove and Lawson Elementary in the PCSSD has been rescheduled for April 2000. Staff development regarding test score analysis for Oak Grove and Lawson Elementary in the PCSSD was conducted on May 5, 2000 and May 9, 2000 respectively. Staff development regarding classroom management was provided to the Franklin Elementary School in LRSD on November 8, 2000. Staff development regarding ways to improve academic achievement was presented to College Station Elementary in PCSSD on November 22, 2000. On November 1, 2000, the ADE Implementation Phase Working group met to review the Implementation Phase activities for the previous quarter. The Assistant Director for Accountability updated the group on all relevant desegregation legal issues and discussed revisions to monitoring and reporting activities during the quarter. The next Implementation Phase Working Group Meeting is scheduled for February 27, 2001 in room 201-A at the ADE. The Implementation Phase Working Group meeting that was scheduled for February 27 had to be postponed. It will be rescheduled as soon as possible. The quarterly Implementation Phase Working Group meeting is scheduled for June 27, 2001. The quarterly Implementation Phase Working Group meeting was rescheduled from June 27. It will take place on July 26, 2001 in room 201-A at 1 :30 p.m. at the ADE. 17 II. MONITORING COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (Continued) A Begin testing and evaluating the monitoring instrument and monitoring system to assure that data is appropriate and useful in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on disparities in academic achievement for black students and white students. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2009 (Continued) On July 26, 2001, the ADE Implementation Phase Working group met to review the Implementation Phase activities for the previous quarter. Mr. Willie Morris, ADE Lead Planner for Desegregation, updated the group on all relevant desegregation issues. Mr. Mark Hagemeier, Assistant Attorney General, and Mr. Scott Smith, ADE Staff Attorney, discussed the court case involving the LRSD seeking unitary status. The next Implementation Phase Working Group Meeting is scheduled for October 11, 2001 in room 201-A at the ADE. On October 11 , 2001 , the ADE Implementation Phase Working group met to review the Implementation Phase activities for the previous quarter. Mr. Willie Morris, ADE Lead Planner for Desegregation, updated the group on all relevant desegregation issues. Mr. Scott Smith, ADE Staff Attorney, discussed the ADE's intent to take a proactive role in Desegregation Monitoring. The next Implementation Phase Working Group Meeting is scheduled for January 10, 2002 in room 201-A at the ADE. The Implementation Phase Working Group Meeting that was scheduled for January 10 was postponed. It has been rescheduled for February 14, 2002 in room 201-A at the ADE. On February 12, 2002, the ADE Implementation Phase Working group met to review the Implementation Phase activities for the previous quarter. Mr. Willie Morris, ADE Lead Planner for Desegregation, updated the group on all relevant desegregation issues. Mr. Mark Hagemeier, Assistant Attorney General, discussed the court case involving the LRSD seeking unitary status. The next Implementation Phase Working Group Meeting is scheduled for April 11, 2002 in room 201-A at the ADE. On April 11, 2002, the ADE Implementation Phase Working group met to review the Implementation Phase activities for the previous quarter. Mr. Willie Morris, ADE Lead Planner for Desegregation, updated the group on all relevant desegregation issues. Mr. Mark Hagemeier, Assistant Attorney General, discussed the court case involving the LRSD seeking unitary status. The next Implementation Phase Working Group Meeting is scheduled for July 11, 2002 in room 201-A at the ADE. 18 11. MONITORING COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (Continued) A. Begin testing and evaluating the monitoring instrument and monitoring system to assure that data is appropriate and useful in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on disparities in academic achievement for black students and white students. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2009 (Continued) On July 18, 2002, the ADE Implementation Phase Working group met to review the Implementation Phase activities for the previous quarter. Mr. Willie Morris, ADE Lead Planner for Desegregation, updated the group on all relevant desegregation issues. Dr. Charity Smith, Assistant Director for Accountability, talked about section XV in the Project Management Tool (PMT) on Standardized Test Selection to Determine Loan Forgiveness. She said that the goal has been completed, and no additional reporting is required for section XV. Mr. Morris discussed the court case involving the LRSD seeking unitary status. He handed out a Court Order from May 9, 2002, which contained comments from U.S. District Judge Bill Wilson Jr., about hearings on the LRSD request for unitary status. Mr. Morris also handed out a document from the Secretary of Education about the No Child Left Behind Act. There was discussion about how this could have an affect on Desegregation issues. The next Implementation Phase Working Group Meeting is scheduled for October 10, 2002 at 1 :30 p.m. in room 201-A at the ADE. The quarterly Implementation Phase Working Group meeting was rescheduled from October 10. It will take place on October 29, 2002 in room 201-A at 1:30 p.m. at the ADE. On October 29, 2002, the ADE Implementation Phase Working Group met to review the Implementation Phase activities for the previous quarter. Mr. Willie Morris, ADE Lead Planner for Desegregation, updated the group on all relevant desegregation issues. Meetings with the parties to discuss possible revisions to the ADE's monitoring plan will be postponed by request of the school districts in Pulaski County. Additional meetings could be scheduled after the Desegregation ruling is finalized. The next Implementation Phase Working Group Meeting is scheduled for January 9, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. in room 201-A at the ADE. On January 9, 2003, the ADE Implementation Phase Working Group met to review the Implementation Phase activities for the previous quarter. Mr. Willie Morris, ADE Lead Planner for Desegregation, updated the group on all relevant desegregation issues. No Child Left Behind and the Desegregation ruling on unitary status for LRSD were discussed. The next Implementation Phase Working Group Meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2003 at 1 :30 p.m. in room 201-A at the ADE. The quarterly Implementation Phase Working Gro1:-1p meeting was rescheduled from April 10. It will take place on April 24, 2003 in room 201-A at 1 :30 p.m. at the ADE. 19 11. MONITORING COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (Continued) A. Begin testing and evaluating the monitoring instrument and monitoring system to assure that data is appropriate and useful in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on disparities in academic achievement for black students and white students. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 (Continued) On April 24, 2003, the ADE Implementation Phase Working Group met to review the Implementation Phase activities for the previous quarter. Mr. Willie Morris, ADE Lead Planner for Desegregation, updated the group on all relevant desegregation issues. Laws passed by the legislature need to be checked to make sure none of them impede desegregation. Ray Lumpkin was chairman of the last committee to check legislation. Since he left, we will discuss the legislation with Clearence Lovell. The Desegregation ruling on unitary status for LRSD was discussed. The next Implementation Phase Working Group Meeting is scheduled for July 10, 2003 at 1 :30 p.m. in room 201-A at the ADE. On August 28, 2003, the ADE Implementation Phase Working Group met to review the Implementation Phase activities for the previous quarter. Mr. Willie Morris, ADE Lead Planner for Desegregation, updated the group on all relevant desegregation issues. The Desegregation .ruling on unitary status for LRSD was discussed. The LRSD has been instructed to submit evidence showing progress in reducing disparities in academic achievement for black students and white students. This is supposed to be done by March of 2004, so that the LRSD can achieve unitary status. The next Implementation Phase Working Group Meeting is scheduled for October 9, 2003 at the ADE. On October 9, 2003, the ADE Implementation Phase Working Group met to review the Implementation Phase activities for the previous quarter. Mr. Willie Morris, ADE Lead Planner for Desegregation, updated the group on all relevant desegregation issues. Mark Hagemeier, Assistant Attorney General, discussed the Desegregation ruling on unitary status for LRSD. The next Implementation Phase Working Group Meeting is scheduled for January 8, 2004 at the ADE. On October 16, 2003, ADE staff met with the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee at the State Capitol. Mr. Willie Morris, ADE Lead Planner for Desegregation, and Dr .. Charity Smith, Assistant Director Jor Accountability, presented the Chronology of activity by the ADE in complying with provisions of the Implementation Plan for the Desegregation Settlement Agreement. They also discussed the role of the ADE Desegregation Monitoring Section. Mr. Mark Hagemeier, Assistant Attorney General, and Scott Smith, ADE Staff Attorney, reported on legal issues relating to the Pulaski County Desegregation Case. Ann Marshall shared a history of activities by ODM, and their view of the activity of the school districts in Pulaski County. John Kunkel discussed Desegregation funding by the ADE. 20 II. MONITORING COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (Continued) A. Begin testing and evaluating the monitoring instrument and monitoring system to assure that data is appropriate and useful in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on disparities in academic achievement for black students and white students. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2009 (Continued) On November 4, 2004, the ADE Implementation Phase Working Group met to review the Implementation Phase activities for the previous quarter. Mr. Willie Morris, ADE Lead Planner for Desegregation, updated the group on all relevant desegregation issues. The ADE is required to check laws that the legislature passes to make sure none of them impede desegregation. Clearence Lovell was chairman of the last committee to check legislation. Since he has retired, the ADE attorney will find out who will be checking the next legislation. The Desegregation ruling on unitary status for LRSD was discussed. The next Implementation Phase Working Group Meeting is scheduled for January 6, 2005 at 1 :30 p.m. in room 201-A at the ADE. On May 3, 2005, the ADE Implementation Phase Working Group met to review the Implementation Phase activities for the previous quarter. Mr. Willie Morris, ADE Lead Planner for Desegregation, updated the group on all relevant desegregation issues. The PCSSD has petitioned to be released from some desegregation monitoring. There was discussion in the last legislative session that suggested all three districts in Pulaski County should seek unitary status. Legislators also discussed the possibility of having two school districts in Pulaski County instead of three. An Act was passed by the Legislature to conduct a feasibility study of having only a north school district and a south school district in Pulaski County. Removing Jacksonville from the PCSSD is also being studied. The next Implementation Phase Working Group Meeting is scheduled for July 7, 2005 at 1 :30 p.m. in room 201-A at the ADE. On June 20, 2006, the ADE Implementation Phase Working Group met to review the Implementation Phase activities for the previous quarter. ADE staff from the Office of Public School Academic Accountability updated the group on all relevant desegregation issues. The purpose, content, and due date for information going into the Project Management Tool and its Executive Summary were reported. There was discussion about the three districts in Pulaski County seeking unitary status. The next Implementation Phase Working Group Meeting is scheduled for October 17, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. in room 201-A at the ADE. 21 II. MONITORING COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (Continued) A Begin testing and evaluating the monitoring instrument and monitoring system to assure that data is appropriate and useful in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on disparities in academic achievement for black students and white students. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 (Continued) On March 16, 2007, the ADE Implementation Phase Working Group met to review previous Implementation Phase activities. Mr. Willie Morris, ADE Lead Planner for Desegregation, reported that U.S. District Judge Bill Wilson Jr. declared the LRSD unitary and released the district from federal court supervIsIon. It was stated that the ADE should continue desegregation reporting until the deadline for an appeal filing has past, or until an appeal has been denied. House Bill 1829 passed the House and Senate. This says the ADE should hire consultants to determine whether and in what respects any of the Pulaski County districts are unitary. It authorizes the ADE and the Attorney General to seek proper federal court review and determination of the current unitary status and allows the State of Arkansas to continue payments under a post-unitary agreement to the three Pulaski County districts for a time period not to exceed seven years. The three Pulaski County districts may be reimbursed for legal fees incurred for seeking unitary or partial unitary status if their motions seeking unitary status or partial unitary status are filed no later than October 30, 2007, and the school districts are declared unitary or at least partially unitary by the federal district court no later than June 14, 2008. Matt McCoy and Scott Richardson from the Attorney General's Office updated the group on legal issues related to desegregation. The next Implementation Phase Working Group Meeting is scheduled for July 5, 2007 at 1 :30 p.m. in room 201-A at the ADE. On July 12, 2007, the ADE Implementation Phase Working Group met to review the Implementation Phase activities for the previous quarter. Mr. Willie Morris, ADE Lead Planner for Desegregation, updated the group on all relevant desegregation issues. He handed out the syllabus of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling from June 28, 2007 about the Seattle School District. The court ruled that the district could no longer use race as the only criteria for making certain elementary school assignments and to rule on transfer requests. Mr. Scott Richardson from the Attorney General's Office said that an expert was going to study the Pulaski County school districts and see what they need to do to become unitary. The next Implementation Phase Working Group Meeting is scheduled for October 4, 2007 at 1 :30 p.m. in room 201-A at the ~DE. 22 11. MONITORING COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (Continued) A. Begin testing and evaluating the monitoring instrument and monitoring system to assure that data is appropriate and useful in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on disparities in academic achievement for black students and white students. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 (Continued) On October 11, 2007, the ADE Implementation Phase Working Group met to review the Implementation Phase activities for the previous quarter. Mr. Willie Morris, ADE Lead Planner for Desegregation, updated the group on all relevant desegregation issues. He handed out news articles about the LRSD bein~ declared unitary and the Joshua interveners filing a notice of appeal to the 81 Circuit Court. The LRSD and the Joshua interveners have asked that the appeal be put on hold while they pursue a mediated settlement. Mr. Scott Richardson from the Attorney General's Office. said that the LRSD had until October 31 to respond to the appeal filed by the Joshua interveners. He said that the NLRSD was trying to get total unitary status and the PCSSD was working on getting unitary status in their student assignment. The next Implementation Phase Working Group Meeting is scheduled for January 10, 2008 at 1 :30 p.m. in room 201-A at the ADE. On January 10, 2008, the ADE Implementation Phase Working Group met to review the Implementation Phase activities for the previous quarter. Mr. Willie Morris, ADE Lead Planner for Desegregation, updated the group on all relevant desegregation issues. He handed out news articles about the districts in Pulaski County seeking unitary status. The Joshua lnterveners filed a motion with the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn the ruling that gave the Little Rock School District unitary status. The Little Rock School District filed its response to the motion by the Joshua lnterveners. After the Pulaski County Special School District sought unitary status, the Joshua lnterveners requested that school desegregation monitors do a study on the quality of facilities in the district, or on the district's compliance with its desegregation plan. Judge Wilson denied the requests by Joshua lnterveners. The North Little Rock School District asked for unitary status and Joshua lnterveners objected and asked for a hearing. The next Implementation Phase Working Group Meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2008 at 1 :30 p.m. in room 201-A at the ADE. 23 II. MONITORING COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (Continued) A. Begin testing and evaluating the monitoring instrument and monitoring system to assure that data is appropriate and useful in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on disparities in academic achievement for black students and white students. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2009 (Continued) On April 10, 2008, the ADE Implementation Phase Working Group met to review the Implementation Phase activities for the previous quarter. Mr. Willie Morris, ADE Lead Planner for Desegregation, updated the group on all relevant desegregation issues. House Bill 1829 that passed in 2007 allowed Pulaski County districts to be reimbursed for legal fees incurred for seeking unitary or partial unitary status if they are declared unitary or at least partially unitary by the federal district court no later than June 14 of 2008. Act 2 was passed in the special legislative session that started March 31 , 2008. This extends the deadline for unitary status to be reimbursed for legal fees from June 14 to December 31 . Also discussed in the Implementation Phase meeting was the push by Jacksonville residents to establish a Jacksonville School District. On April 15, 2008, the PCSSD School Board voted 4-2 against letting Jacksonville leave the district. In 2003, U. S. District Judge Bill Wilson Jr., stopped an election in Jacksonville on forming an independent district. He said that taking Jacksonville out of the PCSSD would hinder efforts to comply with the court approved desegregation plan. A request by the PCSSD for unitary status is pending in federal district court. The next Implementation Phase Working Group Meeting is scheduled for July 10, 2008 at 1 :30 p.m. in room 201-A at the ADE. On July 10, 2008, the ADE Implementation Phase Working Group met to review the Implementation Phase activities for the previous quarter. Mr. Willie Morris, ADE Lead Planner for Desegregation, updated the group on all relevant desegregation issues. He handed out a news article that talked about an evaluation of the North Little Rock School District's compliance with its desegregation plan. The evaluation was done by the Office of Desegregation Monitoring (ODM), a federal desegregation monitoring office. ODM said \"NLRSD has almost no compliance issues that would hinder its bid for unitary status\". Another article said that ODM has proposed a 2008-09 budget that would allow for closing at the end of December 2008 if the school districts in Pulaski County are declared unitary before then. Each of the districts has petitioned U.S. District Judge Bill Wilson Jr. for unitary status. Another article was handed out stating that legislators, attorneys from the Attorney General's Office and representatives of the three school districts in Pulaski County have been conducting meetings to discuss ways to phase out desegregation payments. The next Implementation Phase Working Group Meeting is scheduled for October 9, 2008 at 1 :30 p.m. in room 201-A at the ADE. 24 11. MONITORING COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (Continued) A. Begin testing and evaluating the monitoring instrument and monitoring system to assure that data is appropriate and useful in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on disparities in academic achievement for black students and white students. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2009 (Continued) On October 9, 2008, the ADE Implementation Phase Working Group met to ' review the Implementation Phase activities for the previous quarter. Mr. Willie Morris, ADE Lead Planner for Desegregation, updated the group on all relevant desegregation issues. Meetings have been taking place to prepare for the possibility that the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upholds the ruling that gave the Little Rock School District unitary status. The LRSD has requested that for the next seven years, the three school districts in Pulaski County continue to receive the same amount of desegregation funding that they will receive this year. The LRSD also asked for restrictions on new charter schools in Pulaski County, protection from sanctions if they are in fiscal or academic distress, and a new state-funded education service cooperative in Pulaski County. In a September 17 update on the status of the PCSSD implementation of its desegregation plan, the Office of Desegregation Monitoring (ODM) stated that in some PCSSD schools, black males have suspension rates above 50%. ODM stated that \"districtwide, discipline rates continue to climb\" and black males \"have discipline rates far out of proportion to their presence in the student body.\" Issues listed in the ODM report lead them to \"suggest that PCSSD is not presently in the posture to either seek or be awarded unitary status by the district court.\" The next Implementation Phase Working Group Meeting is scheduled for January 8, 2009 at 1 :30 p.m. in room 201-A at the ADE. 25 11. MONITORING COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (Continued) A. Begin testing and evaluating the monitoring instrument and monitoring system to assure that data is appropriate and useful in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on disparities in academic achievement for black students and white students. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2009 (Continued) On January 8, 2009, the ADE Implementation Phase Working Group met to review the Implementation Phase activities for the previous quarter. Mr. Willie Morris, ADE Lead Planner for Desegregation, updated the group on all relevant desegregation issues. Recent news articles about the desegregation case were discussed. Mr. Scott Richardson, Arkansas Assistant Attorney General, received a letter in January from the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, stating that the appeal of the unitary status ruling was \"under active consideration\". Mr. Richardson had sent a letter to the clerk of the Court of Appeals in December asking him to inform the judges of legislative, legal and financial matters that hinge on the panel's decision. The panel had heard oral arguments about the appeal in March of 2008. In another news article, the Attorney General's Office rejected proposals to cap the number of new charter schools in Pulaski County, waive penalties for fiscal, academic or facilities distress, and establish a new state-funded education service cooperative in Pulaski County. The Attorney General's Office also rejected the request that for the next seven years, the three school districts in Pulaski County continue to receive the same amount of desegregation funding that they will receive this year. Instead, the office suggested reimbursement based on declining percentage rates, such as 77 percent of desegregation funding the second year, 54 percent the third year, and similar reductions the following years. Other topics of discussion in the meeting included the school choice law and the charter school law. The LRSD has said that charter schools interfere with efforts to comply with desegregation obligations. The next Implementation Phase Working Group Meeting is scheduled for April 9, 2009 at 1 :30 p.m. in room 201-A at the ADE. On April 23, 2009, the ADE Implementation Phase Working Group met to review the Implementation Phase activities for the previous quarter. Mr. Willie Morris, ADE Lead Planner for Desegregation, updated the group on all relevant desegregation issues. The ruling from the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, stating that the Little Rock School District had achieved unitary status was discussed. U.S. District Judge Bill Wilson Jr. withdrew from the desegregation lawsuit, and was replaced by U.S. District Judge Brian Miller. The first hearing on the Pulaski County school desegregation lawsuit with Judge Miller was scheduled for April 13, 2009. This hearing was cancelled because Judge Miller was involved in a car accident that morning. The hearing was going to be about how far the North Little Rock and Pulaski County Special school districts have progressed toward unitary status. The next Implementation Phase Working Group Meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2009 at 1 :30 p.m. in room 201-A at the ADE. 26 II. MONITORING COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (Continued) A. Begin testing and evaluating the monitoring instrument and monitoring system to assure that data is appropriate and useful in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on disparities in academic achievement for black students and white students. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2009 (Continued) On July 9, 2009, the AD~ Implementation Phase Working Group met to re~iew the lmplementatiort Phase activities for the previous quarter. Mr\nWillie Morris ADE Lead Planner for Desegregation, updated the group on all rerevaij_t desegregation issues. Recent news articles about the desegregation case were discussed. One article \"stated that on May 19, Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel and Arkansas Assistant Attorney General Scqtt Richardson filed a motion asking U,S. District Judge Brian Miller to sched_ule court hearings cin the requests for unitary status by the North Little Rock and Pulas~i Count~ Special school districts. The next Implementation Phase Working Group Meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2009 at 1 :30 p.m. in room 201-A at tJ,e ADE. 27 Ill. A PETITION FOR ELECTION FOR LRSD WILL BE SUPPORTED SHOULD A MILLAGE BE REQUIRED A Monitor court pleadings to determine if LRSD has petitioned the Court for a special election. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing. 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 Ongoing. All Court pleadings are monitored monthly. B. Draft and file appropriate pleadings if LRSD petitions the Court for a special election. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 To date, no action has been taken by the LRSD. 28 IV. REPEAL STATUTES AND REGULATIONS THAT IMPEDE DESEGREGATION A. Using a collaborative approach, immediately identify those laws and regulations that appear to impede desegregation. 1. Projected Ending Date December, 1994 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 The information for this item is detailed under Section IV.E. of this report. B. Conduct a review within ADE of existing legislation and regulations that appear to impede desegregation. C. 1. Projected Ending Date November, 1,994 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 The information for this item is detailed under Section IV.E. of this report. Request of the other parties to the Settlement Agreement that they identify laws and regulations that appear to impede desegregation. 1. Projected Ending Date November, 1994 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 The information for this item is detailed under Section IV.E. of this report. D. Submit proposals to the State Board of Education for repeal of those regulations that are confirmed to be impediments to desegregation. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 The information for this item is detailed under Section IV.E. of this report. 29 IV. REPEAL STATUTES AND REGULATIONS THAT IMPEDE DESEGREGATION (Continued) E. Submit proposals to the Legislature for repeal of those laws that appear to be impediments to desegregation. 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 A committee within the ADE was formed in May 1995 to review and collect data on existing legislation and regulations identified by the parties as impediments to desegregation. The committee researched the Districts' concerns to determine if any of the rules, regulations, or legislation cited impedes desegregation. The legislation cited by the Districts regarding loss funding and worker's compensation were not reviewed because they had already been litigated. In September 1995, the committee reviewed the following statutes, acts, and regulations: Act 113 of 1993\nADE Director's Communication 93-205\nAct 145 of 1989\nADE Director's Memo 91-67\nADE Program Standards Eligibility Criteria for Special Education\nArkansas Codes 6-18-206, 6-20-307, 6-20-319, and 6-17-1506. In October 1995, the individual reports prepared by committee members in their areas of expertise and the data used to support their conclusions were submitted to the ADE administrative team for their review. A report was prepared and submitted to the State Board of Education in July 1996. The report concluded that none of the items reviewed impeded desegregation. As of February 3, 1997, no laws or regulations have been determined to impede desegregation efforts. Any new education laws enacted during the Arkansas 81 st Legislative Session will be reviewed at the close of the legislative session to ensure that they do not impede desegregation. In April 1997, copies of all laws passed during the 1997 Regular Session of the 81 st General Assembly were requested from the office of the ADE Liaison to the Legislature for distribution to the Districts for their input and review of possible impediments to their desegregation efforts. In August 1997, a meeting to review the statutes passed in the prior legislative session was scheduled for September 9, 1997. 30 IV. REPEAL STATUTES AND REGULATIONS THAT IMPEDE DESEGREGATION (Continued) E. Submit proposals to the Legislature for repeal of those laws that appear to be impediments to desegregation. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 (Continued) On September 9, 1997, a meeting was held to discuss the review of the statutes passed in the prior legislative session and new ADE regulations. The Districts will be contacted in writing for their input regarding any new laws or regulations that they feel may impede desegregation. Additionally, the Districts will be asked to review their regulations to ensure that they do not impede their desegregation efforts. The committee will convene on December 1, 1997 to review their findings and finalize their report to the Administrative Team and the State Board of Education.  In October 1997, the Districts were asked to review new regulations and statutes for impediments to their desegregation efforts, and advise the ADE, in writing , if they feel a regulation or statute may impede their desegregation efforts. In October 1997, the Districts were requested to advise the ADE, in writing, no later than November 1, 1997 of any new law that might impede their desegregation efforts. As of November 12, 1997, no written responses were received from the Districts. The ADE concludes that the Districts do not feel that any new law negatively impacts their desegregation efforts. The committee met on December 1, 1997 to discuss their findings regarding statutes and regulations that may impede the desegregation efforts of the Districts. The committee concluded that there were no laws or regulations that impede the desegregation efforts of the Districts. It was decided that the committee chair would prepare a report of the committee's findings for the Administrative Team and the State Board of Education. The committee to review statutes and regulations that impede desegregation is now reviewing proposed bills and regulations, as well as laws that are being signed in, for the current 1999 legislative session. They will continue to do so until the session is over. The committee to review statutes and regulations that impede desegregation will meet on April 26, 1999 at the ADE. The committee met on April 26, 1999 at the ADE. The purpose of the meeting was to identify rules and regulations that might impede desegregation, and review within the existing legislation any regulations that might result in an impediment to desegregation. This is a standing committee that is ongoing and a report will be submitted to the State Board of Education once the process is completed. 31 IV. REPEAL STATUTES AND REGULATIONS THAT IMPEDE DESEGREGATION (Continued) E. Submit proposals to the Legislature for repeal of those laws that appear to be impediments to desegregation. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2009 (Continued) The committee met on May 24, 1999 at the ADE. The committee was asked to review within the existing legislation any regulations that might result in an impediment to desegregation. The committee determined that Mr. Ray Lumpkin would contact the Pulaski County districts to request written response to any rules, regulations or laws that might impede desegregation. The committee would also collect information and data to prepare a report for the State Board. This will be a standing committee. This data gathering will be ongoing until the final report is given to the State Board. On July 26, 1999, the committee met at the ADE. The committee did not report any laws or regulations that they currently thought would impede desegregation, and are still waiting for a response from the three districts in Pulaski County. The committee met on August 30, 1999 at the ADE to review rules and regulations that might impede desegregation. At that time, there were no laws under review that appeared to impede desegregation. In November, the three districts sent letters to the ADE stating that they have reviewed the laws passed by the 82nd legislative session as well as current rules \u0026amp; regulations and district policies to ensure that they have no ill effect on desegregation efforts. There was some concern from PCSSD concerning a charter school proposal in the Maumelle area. The work of the committee is on-going each month depending on the information that comes before the committee. Any rules, laws or regulations that would impede desegregation will be discussed and reported to the State Board of Education. On October 4, 2000, the ADE presented staff development for assistant superintendents in LRSD, NLRSD and PCSSD regarding school laws of Arkansas. The ADE is in the process of forming a committee to review all Rules and Regulations from the ADE and State Laws that might impede desegregation. The ADE Committee on Statutes and Regulations will review all new laws that might impede desegregation once the 83rd General Assembly has completed this session. The ADE Committee on Statutes and Regulations will meet for the first time on June 11 , 2001 at 9:00 a.m. in room 204-A at the ADE. The committee will review all new laws that might impede desegregation that were passed during the 2001 Legislative Session. 32 IV. REPEAL STATUTES AND REGULATIONS THAT IMPEDE DESEGREGATION (Continued) E. Submit proposals to the Legislature for repeal of those laws that appear to be impediments to desegregation. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2009 (Continued) The ADE Committee on Statutes and Regulations rescheduled the meeting that was planned for June 11, in order to review new regulations proposed to the State Board of Education. The meeting will take place on July 16, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. at the ADE. The ADE Committee to Repeal Statutes and Regulations that Impede Desegregation met on July 16, 2001 at the ADE. The following Items were discussed: (1) Review of 2001 state laws which appear to impede desegregation. (2) Review of existing ADE regulations which appear to impede desegregation. (3) Report any laws or regulations found to.impede desegregation to the Arkansas State Legislature, the ADE and the Pulaski County school districts. The next meeting will take place on August 27, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. at the ADE. The ADE Committee to Repeal Statutes and Regulations that Impede Desegregation met on August 27, 2001 at the ADE. The Committee is reviewing all relevant laws or regulations produced by the Arkansas State Legislature, the ADE and the Pulaski County school districts in FY 2000/2001 to determine if they may impede desegregation. The next meeting will take place on September 10, 2001 in Conference Room 204-B at 2:00 p.m. at the ADE. The ADE Committee to Repeal Statutes and Regulations that Impede Desegregation met on September 10, 2001 at the ADE. The . Committee is reviewing all relevant laws or regulations produced by the Arkansas State Legislature, the ADE and the Pulaski County school districts in FY 2000/2001 to determine if they may impede desegregation. The next meeting will take place on October 24, 2001 in Conference Room 204-B at 2:00 p.m. at the ADE. The ADE Committee to  Repeal Statutes and Regulations that Impede Desegregation met on October 24, 2001 at the ADE. The Committee is reviewing all relevant laws or regulations produced by the Arkansas State Legislature, the ADE and the Pulaski County school districts in FY 2000/2001 to determine if they may impede desegregation. On December 17, 2001 , the ADE Committee to Repeal Statutes and Regulations that Impede Desegregation composed letters that will be sent to the school districts in Pulaski County. The letters ask for input regarding any new laws or regulations that may impede desegregation. Laws to review include those of the 83rd General Assembly, ADE regulations, and regulations of the Districts. 33 IV. REPEAL STATUTES AND REGULATIONS THAT IMPEDE DESEGREGATION (Continued) E. Submit proposals to the Legislature for repeal of those laws that appear to be impediments to desegregation. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2009 (Continued) On January 10, 2002, the ADE Committee to Repeal Statutes and Regulations that Impede Desegregation sent letters to the school districts in Pulaski County. The letters ask for input regarding any new laws or regulatior:,s that may impede desegregation. The districts were asked to respond by March 8, 2002. On March 5, 2002, a letter was sent from the LRSD which mentioned Act 17 48 and Act 1667 passed during the 83rd Legislative Session which may impede desegregation. These laws will be researched to determine if changes need to be made. A letter was sent from the NLRSD on March 19, noting that the district did not find any laws which impede desegregation. On April 26, 2002, a letter was sent for the PCSSD to the ADE, noting that the district did not find any laws which impede desegregation except the \"deannexation\" legislation which the District opposed before the Senate committee. On October 27, 2003, the ADE sent letters to the school districts in Pulaski County asking if there were any new laws or regulations that may impede desegregation. The districts were asked to review laws passed during the 84th Legislative Session, any new ADE rules or regulations, and district policies. In July 2007, the ADE sent letters to the school districts in Pulaski County asking if there were any new laws or regulations that may impede desegregation. The districts were asked to review laws passed during the 86th Legislative Session, and any new ADE rules or regulations. 34 V. COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLES A. Through a preamble to the Implementation Plan, the Board of Education will reaffirm its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement and outcomes of programs intended to apply those principles. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 The preamble was contained in the Implementation Plan filed with the Court on March 15, 1994. B. Through execution of the Implementation Plan, the Board of Education will continue to reaffirm its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement and outcomes of programs intended to apply those principles. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of July 31, 2009 Ongoing C. Through execution of the Implementation Plan, the Board of Education will continue to reaffirm its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement by actions taken by ADE in response to monitoring results. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 Ongoing D. Through regular oversight of the Implementation Phase's Project Management Tool, and scrutiny of results of ADE's actions, the Board of Education will act on its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 35 V. COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLES (Continued) D. Through regular oversight of the Implementation Phase's Project Management Tool, and scrutiny of results of ADE's actions, the Board of Education will act on its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 At each regular monthly meeting of the State Board of Education, the Board is provided copies of the most recent Project Management Tool (PMT) and an executive summary of the PMT for their review and approval. Only activities that are in addition to the Board's monthly review of the PMT are detailed below. In May 1995, the State Board of Education was informed of the total number of schools visited during the monitoring phase and the data collection process. Suggestions were presented to the State Board of Education on how recommendations could be presented in the monitoring reports. In June 1995, an update on the status of the pending Semiannual Monitoring Report was provided to the State Board of Education. In July 1995, the July Semiannual Monitoring Report was reviewed by the State Board of Education. On August 14, 1995, the State Board of Education was informed ofthe need to increase minority participation in the teacher scholarship program and provided tentative monitoring dates to facilitate reporting requests by the ADE administrative team and the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee. In September 1995, the State Board of Education was advised of a change in the PMT from a table format to a narrative format. The Board was also briefed about a meeting with the Office of Desegregation Monitoring regarding the PMT. In October 1995, the State Board of Education was updated on monitoring timelines. The Board was also informed of a meeting with the parties regarding a review of the Semiannual Monitoring Report and the monitoring process, and the progress of the test validation study. In November 1995, a report was made to the State Board of Education regarding the monitoring schedule and a meeting with the parties concerning the development of a common terminology for monitoring purposes. In December 1995, the State Board of Education was updated regarding announced monitoring visits. In January 1996, copies of the draft February Semiannual Monitoring Report and its executive summary were provided to the State Board of Education. 36 V. COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLES (Continued) D. Through regular oversight of the Implementation Phase's Project Management Tool, and scrutiny of results of ADE's actions, the Board of Education will act on its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 (Continued) During the months of February 1996 through May 1996, the PMT report was the only item on the agenda regarding the status of the implementation of the Monitoring Plan. In June 1996, the State Board of Education was updated on the status of the bias review study. In July 1996, the Semiannual Monitoring Report was provided to the Court, the parties, ODM, the State Board of Education, and the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee. In August 1996, the State Board of Education and the ADE administrative team were provided with copies of the test validation study prepared by Dr. Paul Williams. During the months of September 1996 through December 1996, the PMT was the only item on the agenda regarding the status of the implementation of the Monitoring Plan. On January 13, 1997, a presentation was made to the State Board of Education regarding the February 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report, and copies of the report and its executive summary were distributed to all Board members. The Project Management Tool and its executive summary were addressed at the February 10, 1997 State Board of Education meeting regarding the ADE's progress in fulfilling their obligations as set forth in the Implementation Plan. In March 1997, the State Board of Education was notified that historical information in the PMT had been summarized at the direction of the Assistant Attorney General in order to reduce the size and increase the clarity of the report. The Board was updated on the Pulaski County Desegregation Case and reviewed the Memorandum Opinion and Order issued by the Court on February 18, 1997 in response to the Districts' motion for summary judgment on the issue of state funding for teacher retirement matching contributions. During the months of April 1997 through June 1997, the PMT was the only item on the agenda regarding the status of the implementation of the Monitoring Plan. The State Board of Education received copies of the July 15, 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report and executive summary at the July Board meeting. 37 V. COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLES (Continued) D. Through regular oversight of the Implementation Phase's Project Management Tool, and scrutiny of results of ADE's actions, the Board of Education will act on its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 (Continued) The Implementation Phase Working Group held its quarterly meeting on August 4, 1997 to discuss the progress made in attaining the goals set forth in the Implementation Plan and the critical areas for the current quarter. A special report regarding a historical review of the Pulaski County Settlement Agreement and the ADE's role and monitoring obligations were presented to the State Board of Education on September 8, 1997. Additionally, the July 15, 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report was presented to the Board for their review. In October 1997, a special draft report regarding disparity in achievement was submitted to the State Board Chairman and the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee. In November 1997, the State Board of Education was provided copies of the monthly PMT and its executive summary. The Implementation Phase Working Group held its quarterly meeting on November 3, 1997 to discuss the progress made in attaining the goals set forth in the Implementation Plan and the critical areas for the current quarter. In December 1997, the State Board of Education was provided copies of the monthly PMT and its executive summary. In January 1998, the State Board of Education reviewed and discussed ODM's report on the ADE's monitoring activities and instructed the Director to meet with the parties to discuss revisions to the ADE's monitoring plan and monitoring reports. In February 1998, the State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and discussed the February 1998 Semiannual Monitoring Report. In March 1998, the State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary and was provided an update regarding proposed revisions to the monitoring process. In April 1998, the State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary. In May 1998, the State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary. 38 V. COMMITMENT TO.PRINCIPLES (Continued) D. Through regular oversight of the Implementation Phase's Project Management Tool , and scrutiny of results of ADE's actions, the Board of Education will act on its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 (Continued) In June 1998, the State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary. The State Board of Education also reviewed how the ADE would report progress in the PMT concerning revisions in ADE's Monitoring Plan. In July 1998, the State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary. The State Board of Education also received an update on Test Validation, the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Committee Meeting, and revisions in ADE's Monitoring Plan. In August 1998, the State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary. The Board also received an update on the five discussion points regarding the proposed revisions to the monitoring and reporting process. The Board also reviewed the basic goal of the Minority Recruitment Committee. In September 1998, the State Board of Education reviewed the proposed modifications to the Monitoring plans by reviewing the common core of written response received from the districts. The primary commonalities were (1) Staff Development, (2) Achievement Disparity and (3) Disciplinary Disparity. A meeting of the parties is scheduled to be conducted on Thursday, September 17, 1998. The Board encouraged the Department to identify a deadline for Standardized Test Validation and Test Selection. In October 1998, the Board received the progress report on Proposed Revisions to the Desegregation Monitoring and Reporting Process (see XVIII). The Board also reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary. In November, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed the PMT and its executive summary. The Board also received an update on the proposed revisions in the Desegregation monitoring Process and the update on Test validation and Test Selection provisions of the Settlement Agreement. The Board was also notified that the Implementation Plan Working Committee held its quarterly meeting to review progress and identify quarterly priorities. In December, the State Board of Education reviewed the PMT and its executive summary. The Board also received an update on the joint motion by the ADE, the LRSD, NLRSD, and the PCSSD, to relieve the Department of its obligation to file a February Semiannual Monitoring Report. The Board was also notified that the Joshua lnterveners filed a motion opposing the joint motion. The Board was informed that the ADE was waiting on a response from Court. 39 V. COMMITMENT TO.PRINCIPLES (Continued) D. Through regular oversight of the Implementation Phase's Project Management Tool, and scrutiny of results of ADE's actions, the Board of Education will act on its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2009 (Continued) In January, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed the PMT and its executive summary. The Board also received an update on the joint motion of the ADE, LRSD, PCSSD, and NLRSD for an order relieving the ADE of filing a February 1999 Monitoring Report. The motion was granted subject to the following three conditions: (1) notify the Joshua interveners of all meetings between the parties to discuss proposed changes, (2) file with the Court on or before February 1, 1999, a report detailing the progress made in developing proposed changes and (3) identify ways in which ADE might assist districts in their efforts to improve academic achievement. In February, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed the PMT and its executive summary. The Board was informed that the three conditions: (1) notify the Joshua lnterveners of all meetings between the parties to discuss proposed changes, (2) file with the Court on or before February 1, 1999, a report detailing the progress made in developing proposed changes and (3) identify ways in which ADE might assist districts in their efforts to improve academic achievement had been satisfied.  The Joshua lnterveners were invited again to attend the meeting of the parties and they attended on January 13, and January 28, 1999. They are also scheduled to attend on February 17, 1998. The report of progress, a collaborative effort from all parties was presented to court on February 1, 1999. The Board was also informed that additional items were received for inclusion in the revised report, after the deadline for the submission of the progress report and the ADE would: (1) check them for feasibility, and fiscal impact if any, and (2) include the items in future drafts of the report. In March, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed the PMT and its executive summary. The Board also received and reviewed the Desegregation Monitoring and Assistance Progress Report submitted to Court on February 1, 1999. On April 12, and May 10, 1999, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed the PMT and its executive summary. The Board also was notified that once the financial section of the proposed plan was completed, the revised plan would be submitted to the board for approval. On June 14, 1999, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed the PMT and its executive summary. The Board also was notified that once the financial section of the proposed plan was completed, the revised plan would be submitted to the board for approval. 40 V. COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLES (Continued) D. Through regular oversight of the Implementation Phase's Project Management Tool, and scrutiny of results of ADE's actions, the Board of Education will act on its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 (Continued) On July 12, 1999, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed the PMT and its executive summary. The Board also was notified that once the financial section of the proposed plan was completed, the revised plan would be submitted to the board for approval. On August 9, 1999, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed the PMT and its executive summary. The Board was also notified that the new Desegregation Monitoring and Assistance Plan would be ready to submit to the Board for their review \u0026amp; approval as soon as plans were finalized. On September 13, 1999, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed the PMT and its executive summary. The Board was also notified that the new Desegregation Monitoring and Assistance Plan would be ready to submit to the Board for their review \u0026amp; approval as soon as plans were finalized. On October 12, 1999, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed the PMT and its executive summary. The Board was notified that on September 21, 1999 that the Office of Education Lead Planning and Desegregation Monitoring meet before the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee and presented them with the draft version of the new Desegregation Monitoring and Assistance Plan. The State Board was notified that the plan would be submitted for Board review and approval when finalized. On November 8, 1999, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of October. On December 13, 1999, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of November. On January 10, 2000, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of December. On February 14, 2000, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of January. On March 13, 2000, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of February. On April 10, 2000, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of March. 41 V. COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLES (Continued) D. Through regular oversight of the Implementation Phase's Project Management Tool, and scrutiny of results of ADE's actions, the Board of Education will act on its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 (Continued) On May 8, 2000, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of April. On June 12, 2000, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of May. On July 10, 2000, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of June. On August 14, 2000, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of July. On September 11 , 2000, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of August. On October 9, 2000, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of September. On November 13, 2000, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of October. On December 11 , 2000, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of November. On January 8, 2001 , the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of December. On February 12, 2001 , the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of January. On March 12, 2001 , the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of February. On April 9, 2001 , the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of March. On May 14, 2001 , the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of April. On June 11 , 2001 , the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of May. 42 V. COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLES (Continued) D. Through regular oversight of the Implementation Phase's Project Management Tool, and scrutiny of results of ADE's actions, the Board of Education will act on its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2009 (Continued) On July 9, 2001, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of June. On August 13, 2001, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of July. On September 10, 2001, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of August. On October 8, 2001, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of September. On November 19, 2001 , the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of October. On December 10, 2001, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of November. On January 14, 2002, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of December. On February 11 , 2002, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of January. On March 11 , 2002, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of February. On April 8, 2002, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of March. On May 13, 2002, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of April. On June 10, 2002, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of May. On July 8, 2002, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of June. On August 12, 2002, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of July. 43 V. COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLES (Continued) D. Through regular oversight of the Implementation Phase's Project Management Tool, and scrutiny of results of ADE's actions, the Board of Education will act on its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 (Continued) On September 9, 2002, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of August. On October 14, 2002, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of September. On November 18, 2002, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of October. On December 9, 2002, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of November. On January 13, 2003, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of December. On February 10, 2003, the Arkansas State Board of\"Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of January. On March 10, 2003, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of February. On April 14, 2003, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of March. On May 12, 2003, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of April. On June 9, 2003, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of May. On August 11 , 2003, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the months of June and July. On September 8, 2003, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of August. On October 13, 2003, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of September. On November 10, 2003, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of October. 44 V. COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLES (Continued) D. Through regular oversight of the Implementation Phase's Project Management Tool, and scrutiny of results of ADE's actions, the Board of Education will act on its commrtment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2009 (Continued) On January 12, 2004, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of December. On February 9, 2004, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of January. On March 8, 2004, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of February. On April 12, 2004, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of March. On May 10, 2004, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of April. On June 14, 2004, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of May. On August 9, 2004, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the months of June and July. On September 12, 2004, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of August. On October 11, 2004, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of September. On November 8, 2004, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of October. On January 10, 2005, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the months of November and December. On February 14, 2005, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of January. On March 14, 2005, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of February. On April 11, 2005, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of March. 45 V. COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLES (Continued) D. Through regular oversight of the Implementation Phase's Project Management Tool , and scrutiny of results of ADE's actions, the Board of Education will act on its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 (Continued) On May 9, 2005, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of April. On June 13, 2005, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of May. On July 11 , 2005, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of June. On August 8, 2005, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of July. On September 12, 2005, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of August. On October 10, 2005, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of September. On November 14, 2005, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of October. On January 9, 2006, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the months of November and December. On February 13, 2006, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of January. On March 13, 2006, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of February. On April 10, 2006, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of March. On May 8, 2006, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of April. On June 12, 2006, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of May. On July 10, 2006, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of June. 46 V. COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLES (Continued) D. Through regular oversight of the Implementation Phase's Project Management Tool, and scrutiny of results of ADE's actions, the Board of Education will act on its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 (Continued) On August 14, 2006, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of July. On September 11 , 2006, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of August. On October 9, 2006, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of September. On November 13, 2006, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of October. On December 11 , 2006, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of November. On January 17, 2007, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of December. On February 12, 2007, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of January. On March 12, 2007, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of February. On April 9, 2007, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of March. On May 14, 2007, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of April. On June 11 , 2007, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of May. On July 9, 2007, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of June. On August 13, 2007, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of July. On September 10, 2007, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of August. 47 V. COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLES (Continued) D. Through regular oversight of the Implementation Phase's Project Management Tool, and scrutiny of results of ADE's actions, the Board of Education will act on its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2009 (Continued) On October 8, 2007, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of September. On November 5, 2007, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of October. On December 10, 2007, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of November. On January 15, 2008, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of December. On February 11 , 2008, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of January. On March 10, 2008, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of February. On April 21, 2008, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of March. On May 12, 2008, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of April. On June 9, 2008, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of May. On July 14, 2008, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of June. On August 11 , 2008, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of July. On September 8, 2008, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of August. On October 13, 2008, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of September. On November 3, 2008, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of October. 48 V. COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLES (Continued) D. Through regular oversight of the Implementation Phase's Project Management rool, and scrutiny of results of ADE's actions, the Board of Education will act on its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2009 (Continued) On December 8, 2008, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of November. On January 12, 2009, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of December. On February 9, 2009, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of January. On March 16, 2009, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of February. On April 13, 2009, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of March. On May 11, 2009, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of April. On June 8, 2009, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of May. On Juiy 13, 2009, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved.the PMT and its executive summary f9r the month of June. 49 VI. REMEDIATION A. Through the Extended COE process, the needs for technical assistance by District, by School, and by desegregation compensatory education programs will be identified. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 During May 1995, team visits to Cycle 4 schools were conducted, and plans were developed for reviewing the Cycle 5 schools. In June 1995, the current Extended COE packet was reviewed, and enhancements to the Extended COE packet were prepared. In July 1995, year end reports were finalized by the Pulaski County field service specialists, and plans were finalized for reviewing the draft improvement plans of the Cycle 5 schools. In August 1995, Phase I - Cycle 5 school improvement plans were reviewed. Plans were developed for meeting with the Districts to discuss plans for Phase II - Cycle 1 schools of Extended COE, and a school improvement conference was conducted in Hot Springs. The technical review visits for the FY 95/96 year and the documentation process were also discussed. In October 1995, two computer programs, the Effective Schools Planner and the Effective Schools Research Assistant, were ordered for review, and the first draft of a monitoring checklist for Extended COE was developed. Through the Extended COE process, the field service representatives provided technical assistance based on the needs identified within the Districts from the data gathered. In November 1995, ADE personnel discussed and planned for the FY 95/96 monitoring, and onsite visits were conducted to prepare schools for the FY 95/96 teamvisits. Technical review visits continued in the Districts. In December 1995, announced monitoring and technical assistance visits were conducted in the Districts. At December 31 , 1995, approximately 59% of the schools in the Districts had been monitored. Technical review visits were conducted during January 1996. In February 1996, announced monitoring visits and midyear monitoring reports were completed, and the field service specialists prepared for the spring NCA/COE peer team visits. 50 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) A. Through the Extended COE process, the needs for technical assistance by District, by School, and by desegregation compensatory education programs will be identified. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2009 (Continued) In March 1996, unannounced monitoring visits of Cycle 5 schools commenced, and two-day peer team visits of Cycle 5 schools were conducted. Two-day team visit materials, team lists and reports were prepared. Technical assistance was provided to schools in final preparation for team visits and to schools needing any school improvement information. In April and May 1996, the unannounced monitoring visits were completed. The unannounced monitoring forms were reviewed and included in the July monitoring report. The two-day peer team visits were completed, and annual COE monitoring reports were prepared. In June 1996, all announced and unannounced monitoring visits of the Cycle 5 schools were completed, and the data was analyzed. The Districts identified enrollment in compensatory education programs. The Semiannual Monitoring Report was completed and filed with the Court on July 15, 1996, and copies were distributed to the parties. During August 1996, meetings were held with the Districts to discuss the monitoring requirements. Technical assistance meetings with Cycle 1 schools were planned for 96/97. The Districts were requested to record discipline data in accordance with the Allen Letter. In September 1996, recommendations regarding the ADE monitoring schedule for Cycle 1 schools and content layouts of the semiannual report were submitted to the ADE administrative team for their review. Training materials were developed and schedules outlined for Cycle 1 schools. In October 1996, technical assistance needs were identified and addressed to prepare each school for their team visits. Announced monitoring visits of the Cycle 1 schools began on October 28, 1996. In December 1996, the announced monitoring visits of the Cycle 1 schools were completed, and technical assistance needs were identified from school site visits. In January 1997, the ECOE monitoring section identified technical assistance needs of the Cycle 1 schools, and the data was reviewed when the draft February Semiannual Monitoring Report was presented to the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee, the State Board of Education, and the parties. 51 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) A Through the Extended COE process, the needs for technical assistance by District, by School, and by desegregation compensatory education programs will be identified. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 (Continued) In February 1997, field service specialists prepared for the peer team visits of the Cycle 1 schools. NCA accreditation reports were presented to the NCA Committee, and NCA reports were prepared for presentation at the April NCA meeting in Chicago. From March to May 1997, 111 vis its were made to schools or central offices to work with principals, ECOE steering committees, and designated district personnel concerning school improvement planning. A workshop was conducted on Learning Styles for Geyer Springs Elementary School. A School Improvement Conference was held in Hot Springs on July 15-17, 1997. The conference included information on the process of continuous school improvement, results of the first five years of COE, connecting the mission with the school improvement plan, and improving academic performance. Technical assistance needs -were evaluated for the FY 97/98 school year in August 1997. From October 1997 to February 1998, technical reviews of the ECOE process were conducted by the field service representatives. Technical assistance was provided to the Districts through meetings with the ECOE steering committees, assistance in analyzing perceptual surveys, and by providing samples of school improvement plans, Gold File catalogs, and web site addresses to schools visited. Additional technical assistance was provided to the Districts through discussions with the ECOE committees and chairs about the process. In November 1997, technical reviews of the ECOE process were conducted by the field service representatives in conjunction with the announced monitoring visits. Workshops on brainstorming and consensus building and asking strategic questions were held in January and February 1998. In March 1998, the field service representatives conducted ECOE team visits and prepared materials for the NCA workshop. Technical assistance was provided in workshops on the ECOE process and team visits. In April 1998, technical assistance was provided on the ECOE process and academically distressed schools. In May 1998, technical assistance was provided on the ECOE process, and team visits were conducted. 52 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) A. Through the Extended COE process, the needs for technical assistance by District, by School, and by desegregation compensatory education programs will be identified. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 (Continued) In June 1998, the Extended COE Team Visit Reports were completed. A School Improvement Conference was held in Hot Springs on July 13-15, 1998. Major conference topics included information on the process of continuous school improvement, curriculum alignment, \"Smart Start,\" Distance Learning, using data to improve academic performance, educational technology, and multicultural education. All school districts in Arkansas were invited and representatives from Pulaski County attended. In September 1998, requests for technical assistance were received, visitation schedules were established, and assistance teams began visiting the Districts. Assistance was provided by telephone and on-site visits. The ADE provided inservice training on \"Using Data to Sharpen the Focus on Student Achievement\" at Gibbs Magnet Elementary school on October 5, 1998 at their request. The staff was taught how to increase test scores through data disaggregation, analysis, alignment, longitudinal achievement review, and use of individualized test data by student, teacher, class and content area. Information was also provided regarding the \"Smart Start\" and the \"Academic Distress\" initiatives. On October 20, 1998, ECOE technical assistance was provided to Southwest Jr. High School. B. Identify available resources for providing technical assistance for the specific condition, or circumstances of need, considering resources within ADE and the Districts, and also resources available from outside sources and experts. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 The information for this item is detailed under Section VI.F. of this report. C. Through the ERIC system, conduct a literature search for research evaluating compensatory education programs. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 53 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) C. D. Through the ERIC system, conduct a literature search for research evaluating compensatory education programs. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2009 An updated ERIC Search was conducted on May 15, 1995 to locate research on evaluating compensatory education programs. The ADE received the updated ERIC disc that covered material through March 1995. An ERIC search was conducted in September 30, 1996 to identify current research dealing with the evaluation of compensatory education programs, and the articles were reviewed. An ERIC search was conducted in April 1997 to identify current research on compensatory education programs and sent to the Cycle 1 principals and the field service specialists for their use. An Eric search was conducted in October 1998 on the topic of Compensatory Education and related descriptors. The search included articles with publication dates from 1997 through July 1998. Identify and research technical resources available to ADE and the Districts through programs and organizations such as the Desegregation Assistance Center in San Antonio, Texas. 1. Projected Ending Date Summer 1994 2. Actual as of July 31, 2009 The information for this item is detailed under Section VI.F. of this report. E. Solicit, obtain, and use available resources for technical assistance. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 The information for this item is detailed under Section VI.F. of this report. 54 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of July 31 , 2009 From March 1995 through July 1995, technical assistance and resources were obtained from the following sources: the Southwest Regional Cooperative\nUALR regarding training for monitors\nODM on project management software\nADHE regarding data review and display\nand  Phi Delta Kappa, the Desegregation Assistance Center and the Dawson Cooperative regarding perceptual surveys. Technical assistance was received on the Microsoft Project software in November 1995, and a draft of the PMT report using the new software package was presented to the ADE administrative team for review. In December 1995, a data manager was hired permanently to provide technical assistance with computer software and hardware. In October 1996, the field service specialists conducted workshops in the Districts to address their technical assistance needs and provided assistance for upcoming team visits. In November and December 1996, the field service specialists addressed technical assistance needs of the schools in the Districts as they were identified and continued to provide technical assistance for the upcoming team visits. In January 1997, a draft of the February 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report was presented to the State Board .of Education, the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee, and the parties. The ECOE monitoring section of the report included information that identified technical assistance needs and resources available to the Cycle 1 schools. Technical assistance was provided during the January 29-31, 1997 Title I MidWinter Conference. The conference emphasized creating a learning community by building capacity schools to better serve all children and empowering parents to acquire additional skills and knowledge to better support the education of their children. In February 1997, three ADE employees attended the Southeast Regional Conference on Educating Black Children. Participants received training from national experts who outlined specific steps that promote and improve the education of black children. 55 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2009 (Continued) On March 6-9, 1997, three members of the ADE's Technical Assistance Section attended the National Committee for School Desegregation Conference. The participants received training in strategies for Excellence and Equity: Empowerment and Training for the Future. Specific information was received regarding the current status of court-ordered desegregation, unitary status, and resegregation and distributed to the Districts and ADE personnel. The field service specialists attended workshops in March on ACT testing and school improvement to identify technical assistance resources available to the Districts and the ADE that will facilitate desegregation efforts. ADE personnel attended the Eighth Annual Conference on Middle Level Education in Arkansas presented by the Arkansas Association of Middle Level Education on April 6-8, 1997. The theme of the conference was Sailing Toward New Horizons. In May 1997, the field service specialists attended the NCA annual conference and an inservice session with Mutiu Fagbayi. An Implementation Oversight Committee member participated in the Consolidated COE Plan inservice training. In June and July 1997, field service staff attended an SAT-9 testing workshop and participated in the three-day School Improvement Conference held in Hot Springs. The conference provided the Districts with information on the COE school improvement process, technical assistance on monitoring and assessing achievement, availability of technology for the classroom teacher, and teaching strategies for successful student achievement. In August 1997, field service personnel attended the ASCD Statewide Conference and the AAEA Administrators Conference. On August 18, 1997, the bi-monthly Team V meeting was held and presentations were made on the Early Literacy Learning in Arkansas (ELLA) program and the Schools of the 21st Century program. In September 1997, technical assistance was provided to the Cycle 2 principals on data collection for onsite and offsite monitoring. ADE personnel attended the Region VI Desegregation Conference in October 1997. 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NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT AGENDA REGULAR MEETING - BOARD OF EDUCATION Administration Building, 2700 Poplar Street North Little Rock, Arkansas 72115 Thursday, July 16, 2009-5:30 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS I. CALL TO ORDER, Darrell Montgomery, President II. INVOCATION, Bobby Acklin, Assistant Superintendent of Desegregation Ill. FLAG SALUTE IV. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Darrell Montgomery, President Scott Teague, Vice President Trent Cox, Secretary Dorothy Williams, Disbursing Officer John Riley, Parliamentarian Margo Tenner, Member Ron Treat, Member V. DISPOSITION OF MINUTES OF PRIOR MEETINGS A. Thursday, June 18, 2009 5:30 P.M. (Regular)-Page A- 1 VI. ACTION ITEMS - OLD BUSINESS A. Consider Approval of2007 -2008 School Year Audit--G. Daniels - VII. ACTION ITEMS - NEW BUSINESS Page 2 - Board Agenda Thursday, July 16, 2009 A. Consider Board Policy Revisions to Student, and Curriculum and Instructions Policies- K. Kirspel - Page B - I B. Consider 2009 -::- 20 l O Student Handbook Revisions - F. Jackson - Page C - 1 C. Consider Fringe Committee Recommendations-G. Thompson -Page D-1 D. Consider American Recovery and Restoration Act (ARRA) Recommendations -K. Kirspel E. Consider Motion for Consent Agenda - K. Kirspel I. Consider monthly financial report - Page O - I 2. Consider employment of personnel - Page P - I 3. Consider bid items - Page S - I 4. Consider payment of regular bills - Page T - 1 VIII. CALENDAR OF EVENTS A. B. C. D. E. F. G. Tri - District Partners in Education Breakfast - Thursday, August 6, 2009 - 7:30 AM-East Campus Cafeteria New Teacher Luncheon and Orientation - Friday, August 7, 2009 - 11 :30 AM - NLRHS East Campus Cafeteria Teacher Professional Development Days -Monday, August 10, 2009 through Friday, August 14, 2009 and Monday, August 17, 2009 Teacher Work Day-Tuesday, August 18, 2009 Open House in all Elementary Schools -Tuesday, August 18, 2009- 5:30 PM- 7:00 PM Students First Day of School - Wednesday, August 19, 2009 Next Board (Regular) Meeting - Thursday, August 20, 2009 - 5:30 p.m. - Administration Office Board Room IX. ADJOURNMENT NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT Office of the Superintendent REGULAR MEETING, BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES June 18, 2009 The North Little Rock School District Board met in regular session on Thursday, June 18, 2009 in the Board Room of the Administration Building of the North Little Rock School District, 2700 Poplar Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas. There were no public comments. President Darrell Montgomery called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Shara Brazear, Communications Specialist, gave the invocation. The flag salute followed. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Present Darrell Montgomery, President Scott Teague, Vice President Trent Cox, Secretary Dorothy Williams, Disbursing Officer John Riley, Parliamentarian Ron Treat, Member Absent Margo Tenner, Member - entered the meeting at 5:35 p.m. Others Present Mr. Ken Kirspel, Superintendent\nGreg Daniels, Chief Financial and Information Services Officer\nBobby Acklin, Assistant Superintendent for Desegregation and Student Services\nadditional staff members and Darlene Holmes, Superintendent's secretary, were also present. Billy Duvall (audio) and Jim Billings (NLRHS-CATS TV (video) taped the meeting. RECOGNITION OF PEOPLE/EVENTS/PROGRAMS Shara Brazear, Communication Specialist, introduced Susan Jackson, Destination Imagination Coordinator who in turn introduced the Creative Cats Destination Imagination Teams throughout the district. Scott Teague presented certificates to each and thanked them for all their hard work. Margo Tenner entered the meeting at 5:35 p.m. DISPOSITION OF MINUTES OF PRIOR MEETING MOTION Dorothy Williams moved to accept the minutes of the May 21, 2009 (Regular) Board meeting as printed in the agenda. John Riley seconded the motion. A-1 YEAS: NAYS: Cox, Montgomery, Riley, Teague, Tenner, Treat and Williams None NEW BUSINESS Certified Personnel Policies Committee Ely Moore, Certified Personnel Policies Committee Chair, presented the committee's report.  Mr. Moore requested the Board revisit Board Policy CDE Insurance Coverages as presented last month. Since no changes or new proposal to revise, the Board did not take any action on the item. Mr. Moore requested the Board accept revisions to Board Policy Reduction in Force CBG from: \"REDUCTION IN FORCE CBG When circumstances give cause for District-wide reduction in staff, a process will be used in an attempt to place all contracted personnel in vacancies before hiring from outside the District. Points will be assigned to each employee, reflecting training level and years of service. Those with fewest points in their areas of certification of employment will be displaced first. Training level shall be the same as that reflected by contract for the current year. Circumstances necessitating reduction in staff and implementation of this policy include, but are not limited to, financial difficulties, declining enrollment, program revision, curtailment, or elimination. This policy will be implemented when circumstances force the closing of a building or other school facility. ' Personnel who are eliminated from employment as a result of the application of this policy shall A be offered an opportunity to fill any vacancy that occurs within the next school year after their W elimination from employment, providing they are qualified to fill the position, and they are not under contract to another district in the state. The offer of a position for which they are qualified and the refusal of that offer shall end the District's obligation to personnel who are eliminated from employment by this policy. An employee who is laid off under this policy may continue all health benefits for up to eighteen (18) months by paying monthly the full per subscriber group rate premium to the Board unless eligible for another group plan. Administrators Administrators are those certified employees whose salaries are based on the Administration Salary Scale Points shall be determined for each year's experience in the District as follows: Teacher 1 point Dean 2 points Administrative Assistant 3 points Assistant Principal 4 points Principal 5 points A semester of more under contract as a teacher or administrator shall be counted as one year. Less than a semester shall not be recognized for points. In the event an employee who is currently an administrator is forced by reduction to move into a teaching position, the teacher point system shall be applied in determining rank. Points shall be determined for training as follows: MA + 30 1 point Ed. Specialist 2 points A-2 Doctorate 3 points Training points as determined by the above scale shall be added to the total experience points. Training points are not to be multiplied by experience. Teachers Teachers are certified employees whose salaries are determined by the Teacher Salary Scale. One point is awarded for each year of employme_nt in the District. A semester or more as a teacher under contract shall be counted as a year. Less than a semester shall not be recognized for points. Points for training above the Bachelor's Degree level shall be determined as follows: MA I point MA+ 30 2 points Ed. Specialist 3 points Doctorate 4 points Training points as determined by the above scale shall be added to the total experience points. Training points are not to be multiplied by experience. Regulations to Guide Removal from Positions and Recall to Positions This policy is used to determine who will maintain or recover a position, not which position or school. If two or more displaced persons are certified in the area of an open position, the greater points shall prevail. If points are equal, earliest date of entry shall prevail. Full certification in an open position shall prevail over grater points. In cases of less than full certification, nearness to full certification shall prevail when points are equal. In cases of less than full certification, but within six hours of certification nearness to certification shall prevail over points. In cases of equal points and equal nearness to certification, but within six hours of full certification, earliest date of entry shall prevail. Prior service in a non-certified position shall not count as points toward a certified position. Date of entry in a non-certified position shall not count as date of entry for a certified position. Date of entry in a certified position shall be the determinant. Employees who serve in a position with full current training requirements but who are considered by accreditation standards as fully certified by virtue of prior service shall be considered as fully certified under this policy. Points for training above the Bachelor's Degree are awarded only for employees who have served the District at least two years including the current year. A teacher whose certification does not fit an existing vacancy but whose training placed him/her within six hours of such certification shall be given the option of accepting such a position, unless the position requires full certification for funding. To maintain such a position beyond one year, the teacher must remove the deficiencies within that year. Support Personnel Points shall be awarded for each year of employment in the District as follows: 9-month employees 1 point I 0-month employees 2 points 12-month employees 3 points A-3 Displaced persons with skills in the area of a vacancy shall be given first consideration. If more than one person is qualified for a position, the one with the greater number of points shall be placed first. A semester under contract shall be counted as a year. Less than a semester shall not be recognized for points. Employees who become unemployed because of a reduction in force shall be given an opportunity to fill any vacancy for which they are qualified that occurs one school year following the reduction. Regulations for Support Personnel . (1) Employees shall be placed in categories determined by pay structure, position increment, nature of work, responsibility, etc. These categories will eliminate unnecessary displacement and changes\nprevent upward movement that would increase salary, upgrade position, etc., outside the normal process as would occur if only one category were used\nand preserve experience and original purpose for selection of an individual for a particular job. (2) Within these categories, individuals shall be ranked by points as determined above. Displacement process shall begin with the individual with the fewest points. (3) The order of factors to be considered within a category are to leave employee in the present position if all factors are favorable\npreserve the present length of contract\nleave the employee in the building of present assignment if an opening at present contract length exists\ntransfer an employee to another building or assignment where contract length and comparable skills are required\nand assign the employee to a shorter contract length to preserve a job for the individual and to fill a vacancy. (4) Vacancies within a category within one school year after a reduction in force shall be offered first to those who have been displaced from that category in the order of points. AUGUST 1986\" to: \"REDUCTION IN FORCE CBG When circumstances give cause for District-wide reduction in staff, a process will be used in an attempt to place all contracted personnel in vacancies before hiring from outside the District. Points will be assigned to each employee, reflecting training level and years of service. Those with fewest points in their areas of certification of employment will be displaced first. Training level shall be the same as that reflected by contract for the current year. Circumstances necessitating reduction in staff and implementation of this policy include, but are not limited to, financial difficulties, declining enrollment, and program revision, curtailment, or elimination. This policy will be implemented when circumstances force the closing of a building or other school facility. An employee who is eliminated from employment as a result of the application of this policy shall be offered an opportunity to fill any vacancy that occurs within the next school year after his/her elimination from employment, providing the employee is fully qualified to fill the. position, and is not under contract te with another district in the state. The offer of a position for which an employee is qualified and the refusal of that offer, or the lack of a response to the offer within five (5) days of its receipt by certified mail, shall end the District's obligation to anyone eliminated from employment by this policy. An employee who is laid off under this policy may continue all health benefits for up to eighteen (18) months by paying monthly the full per subscriber group rate premium to the Board unless eligible for another group plan. Certified Employees A-4 I Points shall be determined for each year's experience in the District as follows: Teacher 1 point Administrative Assistant 2 points Assistant Principal 3 points Principal, Coordinator, Supervisor 4 points Director, Assistant Superintendent 5 points A semester or more under contract as a teacher or administrator shall be counted as one year. Less than a semester shall not be recognized for points. In the event an employee who is currently an administrator is forced by reduction to move into a teaching position, experience points will equal the total number of years as a certified employee of the North Little Rock School District. Points for training above the Bachelor's Degree shall be determined as follows: MA or NBPTS Board Certification 1 point MA+ 30 2 points Ed. Specialist 3 points Doctorate 4 points Training points as determined by the above scale shall be added to the total experience points. Training points are not to be multiplied by experience. Regulations to Guide Removal from Positions and Recall to Positions 1. This policy is used to determine who will maintain or recover a position, not which position or school. 2. If two or more displaced persons are certified in the area of an open position, the greater points shall prevail. If points are equal, earliest date of entry shall prevail. 3. Full certification in an open position shall prevail over greater points. 4. In cases of less than full certification, nearness to full certification shall prevail when points are equal. 5. In cases of less than full certification, but within six hours or certification, nearness to certification shall prevail over points. 6. In cases of equal points and equal nearness to certification, but within six hours of full certification, earliest date of entry shall prevail. Date of entry is defined as the date a letter of commitment is signed. 7. Prior service in a non-certified position shall not count as points toward a certified position. 8. Date of entry in a non-certified position shall not count as date of entry for a certified position. Date of entry in a certified position shall be the determinant. Date of entry is defined as the date a letter of commitment is signed. 9. Employees who serve in a position with full current training requirements but who are considered by accreditation standards as fully certified by virtue of prior service shall be considered as fully certified under this policy. 10. Points for training above the Bachelor's Degree are awarded only for employees who have served at least two years including the current year. 11. A teacher whose certification does not fit an existing vacancy but whose training places him/her within six hours of such certification shall be given the option of accepting such a position, unless the position requires full certification for funding. To maintain such a position beyond one year, the teacher must remove the deficiencies within that year. A-5 Date Adopted: Last Revised: MOTION August 1986 June 18, 2009\" Trent Cox moved to accept the revisions to Board Policy CBG Reduction in Force. Dorothy Williams seconded the motion. YEAS: NAYS: Cox, Montgomery, Riley, Teague, Tenner, Treat and Williams None Classified Personnel Policies Committee Pam Glover, Classified Personnel Policies Chair, stated their committee met and requested the approval on six proposals. Mrs. Glover requested the Board delete Board Policies CFJ - CL Payment of Debts and CEK - CL Leave for Adoption as these policies are obsolete now. MOTION Dorothy Williams moved to accept the recommendation to delete Board Policy CFJ - CL Payment of Debts. Margo Tenner seconded the motion. YEAS: NAYS: MOTION Cox, Montgomery, Riley, Teague, Tenner, Treat and Williams None John Riley moved to accept the recommendation to delete Board Policy CEK - CL Leave for the Adoption of a Child as presented. Ron Treat seconded the motion. YEAS: NAYS: Cox, Montgomery, Riley, Teague, Tenner, Treat and Williams None Mrs. Glover requested approval of revising Board Policy CFSC - CL Network Appropriate Use as passed by their committee from: \"NETWORK APPROPRIATE USE CFSC - CL The North Little Rock School District provides many employees with access to the District's wide-area network, which includes access to the Internet. This policy has been developed to meet the responsibility of the North Little Rock School Board for securing its' network and preventing unauthorized user access and abuse. This responsibility necessitates informing users of their privileges and responsibilities, as well as the consequences of misuse. Network Use by Employees Access to the North Little Rock School District's wide-area network is provided to employees for the purpose of conducting school business during contract hours. Employees have the responsibility to use the network appropriately during and after contract hours. Inappropriate use I of the District's wide-area network may result in cancellation of network privilege, as well as A subject the employee to normal district disciplinary sanctions. W, Date Adopted: JUNE 1998 A-6 Last Revised: June 15, 2006\" to: COMPUTER NETWORK APPROPRIATE USE CFSC-CL The North Little Rock School District provides computers and/or computer Internet access for many employees, to assist employees in performing work related tasks. Employees are advised that any aspect of their computer use, including email, under Arkansas law, is subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Passwords or security procedures are to be used as assigned, and confidentiality of student records is to be maintained at all times. Employees must not disable or bypass security procedures, compromise, attempt to compromise, or defeat the district's technology network security, alter data without authorization, disclose passwords to other staff members or students, or grant students access to any computer not designated for student use. It is the policy of this school district to equip each computer with Internet filtering software designed to prevent users from accessing material that is harmful to minors. The designated District Technology Administrator or designee may authorize the disabling of the filter to enable access by an adult for a bona fide research or other lawful purpose. Employees who misuse district-owned computers in any way, including excessive personal use, using computers for personal use during instructional time, using computers to violate any other policy, knowingly or negligently allowing unauthorized access, or using the computers to access or create sexually explicit or pornographic text or graphics will face normal disciplinary sanctions or cancellation of network privilege. Legal References: 20 USC 6801 et seq. (Children's Internet Protection Act\nPL 106-554) Date Adopted: JUNE 1998 Revised: June 15, 2006 Last Revised: June 18, 2009\" MOTION John Riley moved to accept the Classified PPC's recommendation to revise Board Policy CFSC - Network Appropriate Use as presented. Dorothy Williams seconded the motion. YEAS: NAYS: Cox, Montgomery, Riley, Teague, Tenner, Treat and Williams None She also presented the proposal revising the date change from December 31 to January 31st in Board Policy CCD - CL Contracted Salary Adjustment. MOTION Dorothy Williams moved to accept the recommendation revision to Board Policy CCD - CL Contracted Salary Adjustment. John Riley seconded the motion. YEAS: NAYS: Cox, Montgomery, Riley, Teague, Tenner, Treat and Williams None The last two proposals were new Board Policies 8.49 Noncertified Personnel Workplace Injuries and Workers Compensation and 8.93 Noncertified Personnel Who Are Mandatory Reporters Duty to Report Child Abuse, Maltreatment or Neglect as listed below: A-7 \"8.49 - NONCERTIFIED PERSONNEL WORKPLACE INJURIES and WORKERS' COMPENSATION The district provides Workers' Compensation Insurance, as required by law. See policy CDE - CL. Employees who sustain any injury at work must immediately notify their immediate supervisor, or in the absence of their immediate supervisor, notify a person designated by their immediate supervisor. An injured employee must fill out a Form N and the employee's supervisor will detennine whether to report the claim or to file the paperwork if the injury requires neither medical treatment or lost work time. While many injuries will require no medical treatment or time lost at work, should the need for treatment arise later, it is important that there be a record that the injury occurred. All employees have a duty to provide information and make statements as requested for the purposes of the claim assessment and investigation. For injuries requiring medical attention, the district will exercise its right to designate the initial treating physician and an injured employee will be directed to seek medical attention, if necessary, from a specific physician or clinic. Workers' Compensation absences may be designated as FMLA absences when the criteria are met under FMLA for a serious health condition. An employee who is absent from work due to a workplace injury or receiving temporary disability benefits due to a Workers' Compensation claim will utilize any sick leave accumulation he or she may have at the rate of 1/3 of a sick leave day for day of absence to bring the total amount of combined income up to 100% of usual contracted pay, unless the employee gives the school district written notice to not use sick leave days in this manner. No employee A may realize a net compensation gain from a combination of Workers' Compensation benefits and W sick leave in excess of contracted pay. Sick leave days used for workplace injuries will not be restored to the employee. Cross Reference: 8.67 - CERTIFIED PERSONNEL FAMILY MEDICAL LEA VE Legal References: Ark. Workers Compensation Commission RULE 099.33-MANAGED CARE A.C.A.  1 l-9-508(dX5)(A) A.C.A.  11-9-514(a)(3)(A)(i) Date Adopted: June 18, 2009\" MOTION John Riley moved to accept Board Policy 8.49 Noncertified Personnel Workplace Injuries And Workers' Compensation as presented. Scott Teague seconded the motion. YEAS: NAYS: Cox, Montgomery, Riley, Teague, Tenner, Treat and Williams None The last proposal was to accept the following new policy: \"8.93 - Noncertified Personnel Who Are Mandatory Reporters Duty to Report Child Abuse, Maltreatment or Neglect It is the statutory duty of noncertified school district employees who are mandatory reporters 1 and who have reasonable cause to suspect child abuse or maltreatment to directly and personally report these suspicions to the Arkansas Child Abuse Hotline, by calling 1-800-482-5964. Failure to report suspected child abuse, maltreatment or neglect by calling the Hotline can lead to criminal prosecution and individual civil liability of the person who has this duty. Notification A-8 - of local or state law enforcement does not satisfy the duty to report\nonly notification by means of the Child Abuse Hotline discharges this duty. The duty to report suspected child abuse or maltreatment is a direct and personal duty for statutory mandatory reporters, and cannot be assigned or delegated to another person. There is no duty to investigate, confirm or substantiate statements a student may have made which form the basis of the reasonable cause to believe that the student may have made which form the basis of the reasonable cause to believe that the student may have been abused or subjected to maltreatment by another person\nhowever, a person with a duty to report may find it helpful to make a limited inquiry to assist in the formation of a belief that child abuse, maltreatment or neglect has occurred, or to rule out such a belie:f2. Employees and volunteers who call the Child Abuse Hotline in good faith are immune from civil liability and criminal prosecution. By law, no school district o_r school district employee may prohibit or restrict an employee or volunteer who is a mandatory reporter from directly reporting suspected child abuse or maltreatment, or require that any person notify or seek permission from any person before making a report to the Child Abuse Hotline. Legal References: A.C.A.  12-12-504, 507,517 Date Adopted: June 18, 2009\" MOTION John Riley moved to accept Board Policy 8.93 Noncertified Personnel Who Are Mandatory Reporters Duty to Report Child Abuse, Maltreatment or Neglect as presented. Trent Cox seconded the motion. YEAS: NAYS: Cox, Montgomery, Riley, Teague, Tenner, Treat and Williams None Partnership Projects Proposal Jerry Massey, Plant Services Director, presented proposals utilizing stimulus funds, performance contract, and possible millage increase or a refinance of the existing debt in the fall of 2011. The stimulus funding projects are not to exceed $2,500,000. The performance contract funds are not to exceed $6,300,000 including State contribution. MOTION Dorothy Williams moved to accept the partnership proposals as presented and printed in the agenda John Riley seconded the motion. YEAS: Cox, Montgomery, Riley, Teague, Tenner, Treat and Williams NAYS: None 2007 - 2008 School Year Audit Greg Daniels, Chief Financial/Information Services Officer, introduced Mike Cobb of Suskie and Cobb, CPA as they had completed the audit of the 2007 - 2008 school year. Copies of the audit were distributed to the Board. Mr. Cobb explained the audit in detail. The Board discussed several key issues in the audit and agreed to review it further before the next Board meeting. A-9 MOTION Dorothy Williams moved to table the 2007 - 2008 School Year Audit until the July 16, 2009 Board meeting. Margo Tenner seconded the motion. YEAS: NAYS: Cox, Montgomery, Riley, Teague, Tenner, Treat and Williams None Contract Renewals for Transportation Personnel Gregg Thompson, Director of Hum_\nmR esources, explained that and additional page of new hires of teachers needed to be included in the consent agenda and he had an additional list of contract renewals for classified and transportation employees. He distributed copies to the Board. MOTION Margo Tenner moved to accept the contract renewals as presented by Administration. Scott Teague seconded the motion. YEAS: NAYS: Cox, Montgomery, Riley, Teague, Tenner, Treat and Williams None Consent Agenda Mr. Kirspel recommended the Board accept the financial, personnel, building rentals, bids and check listings on pages O - 1 through T - 23 and to include the seven new teachers. MOTION Trent Cox moved to accept the consent agenda as presented. motion. Dorothy Williams seconded the YEAS: NAYS: Cox, Montgomery, Riley, Teague, Tenner, Treat and Williams None ADJOURNMENT MOTION Dorothy Williams moved to adjourn the meeting. Trent Cox seconded the motion. YEAS: NAYS: Cox, Montgomery, Riley, Teague, Treat and Williams None (Tenner -Absent) President Montgomery declared the meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m. Darrell Montgomery, President Trent Cox, Secretary A-10 CURRENT BOARD POLICY 4.1-RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS Definitions: \"Reside\" means to be physically present and to maintain a pennanent place of abode for an average of no fewer than four ( 4) calendar days and nights per week for a primary purpose other than school attendance. \"Resident\" means a student whose parents, legal guardians, persons having legal, lawful control of the student under order of a court, or persons standing in loco parentis reside in the District. \"Residential address\" means the physical location where the student's parents, legal guardians, persons having legal, lawful control of the student under order of a court, or persons standing in loco parentis reside. A student may use the residential address of a legal guardian, person having legal, lawful control of the student under order of a court, or person standing in loco parentis only if the student resides at the same residential address and if the guardianship or other legal authority is not granted solely for educational needs or school attendance purposes. The schools of the District shall be open and free through the completion of the secondary program to all persons between the ages of five (5) and twenty one (21) years whose parents, legal guardians, or other persons having lawful control of the person under an order of a court reside within the District and to all persons between those ages who have been legally transferred to the District for educational purposes. Any person eighteen (18) years of age or older may establish a residence separate and apart from his or her parents or guardians for school attendance purposes. In order for a person under the age of eighteen (18) years to establish a residence for the purpose of attending the District's schools separate and apart from his or her parents, guardians, or other persons having lawful control of him or her under an order of a court, the person must actually reside in the District for a primary purpose other than that of school attendance. The children or wards of any person who is at least a half-time employee of this District but reside in another district are eligible to enroll in District schools. Legal References: A.CA 6-18-202 AC.A. 6-18-203 Date Adopted: 6/23/87 Last Revised: 12/18/03 B-1 PROPOSED POLICY-DELETIONS HA VE STRIKETHROUGHS AND ADDITIONS ARE UNDERLINED AND ITALICIZED 4.1-RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS Definitions: \"Reside\" means to be physically present and to maintain a permanent place of abode for an average of no fewer than four (4) calendar days 8:lld nights per week for a primary purpose other than school attendance. \"Resident\" means a student whose parents, legal guardians, persons having legal, lawful control of the student under order of a court, or persons standing in loco parentis reside in the school district \"Residential address\" means the physical location where the student's parents, legal guardians, persons having legal, lawful control of the student under order of a court, or persons standing in loco parentis reside. A student may use the residential address of a legal guardian, person having legal, lawful control of the student under order of a court, or person standing in loco parentis only if the student resides at the same residential address and if the guardianship or other legal authority is not granted solely for educational needs or school attendance purposes. The schools of the District shall be open and free through the completion of the secondary program to all persons between the ages of five (5) and twenty one (21) years whose parents, legal guardians, or other persons having lawful control of the person under an order of a court reside within the District and to all persons between those ages who have been legally transferred to the District for educational purposes. Any person eighteen (18) years of age or older may establish a residence separate and apart from his or her parents or guardians for school attendance purposes. In order for a person under the age of eighteen (18) years to establish a residence for the purpose of attending the District's schools separate and apart from his or her parents, guardians, or other persons having lawful control of .him or her under an order of a court, the person must actually reside in the District for a primary purpose other than that of school attendance. However, a student previously enrolled in the district who is placed under the legal guardianship of a noncustodial parent living outsidet he districtb y a custodialp arento n activem ilitaryd uty may continuet o attendd istricts chools. The ehildren or vlllfds of any person who is at least a half time employee of this district but reside in another district are eligible to enroll in District schools. Underi nstancesp rescribedi n A.C A.  6-18-203,a child or ward of an employeeo f the districto r of the education coop to which the district belongs may enroll in the district even though the employee and his/her child or ward reside outside the district. Cross Reference: Policy 4.40--HOMELESS STUDENTS B-2 Legal References: Date Adopted: Revised: Last Revised: A.CA. 6-18-202 A.CA. 6-18-203 A.CA.  6-27-102, 112 6/23/87 12/18/03 July 16, 2009 B-3 CURRENT BOARD POUCY 4.2-ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS To enroll in a school in the District, the child must be a resident of the District as defined in Policy 4.1---RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS or meet the criteria outlined in Policy 4.40--HOMELESS . STIJDENTS. Students may enter kindergarten if they will attain the age of :five (5) on or before September 15 of the year in which they are seeking initial enrollment. Any student who has been enrolled in a stateaccredited or state-approved kindergarten program in another state for at least sixty (60) days, who will  become five (5) years old during the year in which he/she is enrolled in kindergarten, and who meets the basic residency requirement for school attendance may be enrolled in kindergarten upon written request to the District Any child who will be six ( 6) years of age on or before October 1 of the school year of enrollment and who has not completed a state-accredited kindergarten program shall be evaluated by the District and may be placed in the first grade if the results of the evaluation justify placement in the first grade and the child's parent or legal guardian agrees with placement in the :first grade\notherwise the child shall be placed in kindergarten Any child may enter first grade in a District school if the child will attain the age of six ( 6) years on or A before October 1 of the school year in which the child is seeking enrollment and the child has W successfully completed a kindergarten program in a public school in Arkansas. Any child who has been enrolled in the :first grade in a state-accredited or state-approved elementary school in another state for a period of at least sixty ( 60) days, who will become age six ( 6) years during the school year in which he/she is enrolled in grade one (1 ), and who meets the basic residency requirements for school attendance in Arkansas may be enrolled in the :first grade upon request in writing by a parent or guardian Students who move into the District from an accredited school shall be assigned to the same grade as they were attending in their previous school (mid-year transfers) or as they would have beel). assigned in their previous school. Home-schooled students shall be evaluated by the District to determine their appropriate grade placement. Prior to the child's admission to a District school: I. The parent, guardian, or other responsible person shall furnish the child's social security number, or if they request, the district will assign the child a nine (9) digit number designated by the department of education. 2. The parent, guardian, or other responsible person shall provide the district with one (1) of the following documents indicating the child's age: a A birth certificate\nb. A statement by the local registrar or a cowity recorder certifying the child's date of birth\nB-4 An attested baptismal certificate\nA passport\nC. d. e.  g. An affidavit of the date and place of birth by the child's parent or guardian\nPrevious school records\nor U.S military I.D. 3. The parent, guardian, or other responsible person shall indicate on school registration forms whether the child has been expelled from school in any other school district or is a party to an expulsion proceeding. 4. The child shall be age appropriately immunized, irrespective of grade, with at least three doses of Diphtheria/ IT etanus/ Acellular Pertussis (DT aP), Diphtheria/f etanus/Pertussis (DTP), Diphtheria/fetanus (DT pediatric), or Tetanus/Diphtheria (fd Adult), at least three doses of polio vaccine\ntwo doses ofRubeola (measles) vaccine, one dose of Rubella (German measles) vaccine and one dose of Mumps vaccine. Additionally, an appropriate series of Hepatitis B vaccine and one dose of Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine are required for students entering Kindergarten. An appropriate series of Hepatitis Bis required for Transfer students (students not in your school district last school year) and students entering the seventh grade. Legal References: AC.A. 6-18-201 (c) AC.A. 6-18-207 AC.A. 6-18-208 AC.A.  6-18-702 A.C.A.  6-15-504 (f) Date Adopted: 9/26/95 Last Revised: 12/18/03 B-5 PROPOSED POLICY-DELETIONS HA VE STRIKETHROUGHS AND ADDITIONS ARE UNDERLINED AND ITALICIZED 4.2---ENTRANCER EQUIREMENTS To enroll in a school in the District, the child must be a resident of the District as defined in District policy (4.1-RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS), meet the criteria outlined in policy 4.40- HOMELESS STIJDENTS, be accepted as a transfer student under the provisions of policy 4.4, or participate under a school choice option and submit the required paperwork as required by the choice option Studentsm ay enter kindergartenif they will attaint he age of five (5 ) on or beforeS eptember- 1-S1 of the year in which they are seeking initial enrollment Any student who has been enrolled in a stateaccreditedo r state-approvedk indergartenp rogrami n anothers tatef or at least sixty( 60) days, who will becomef ive (5 ) yearso ld duringt he year in whichh e/shei s enrolledi n kindergartena, nd who meets the basic residencyr equirementf or schoola ttendancem ay be enrolledi n kindergartenu pon writtenr equest to the District. A child who was enrolled in and attended a state-approved prekindergarten program for children four (4) years of age for a minimum ofone hundred (100) days during the 2008-09 school year is eligible to enroll in kindergarten for the 2009-10 school year i(the child will be at least 5 years of age no later than September 15 of the 2009-10 school year. A child who was enrolled in and attended a state-approved prekindergarten program for children three (3) years of age for a minimum ofone hundred (100) days during the 2008-09 school year and also enrolled in and attended a state-approved prekindergarten program for a minimum of one hundred (100) days during the 2009-10 school year will be eligible to enroll in kindergarten for the 2010-11 school year i(the child will be at least 5 years o(age no later than September 15 o(the 2010-11 school ~ Any child who will be six (6 ) years of age on or befor:eO ctober 1 of the schooly ear of enrollmenta nd who has not completeda state-accreditedk indergartenp rogram shall be evaluatedb y the districta nd may be placedi n the first gradei f the resultso f the evaluationju stifyp lacementi n the first grade and the child's parent or legal guardian agrees with placement in the first grade\notherwise the child shall be placed in kindergarten. Any child may enter first grade in a District school if the child will attain the age of six ( 6) years during the school year in which the child is seekinge nrollmenta nd the child has successfullyc ompleteda kindergartenp rogrami n a publics chooli n Arkansas. Any child who has been enrolled in the first grade in a state-accreditedo r state-approvede lementary school in another state for a period of at least sixty (60) days, who will become age six (6) years during the school year in which he/she is enrolled in grade one (1 ), and who meets the basic residency requirementsf or schoola ttendancem ay be enrolledi n the first grade. B-6 Students who move into the District from an accredited school shall be assigned to the same grade as they were attendingi n theirp reviouss chool( mid-yeart ransfers)o r as they would have been assignedi n their previous school. Home-schooled students shall be evaluated by the District to determine their appropriate grade placement The districts hall make no attemptt o ascertaint he immigrations tatus,l egal or illegal,o f any student or his/herp arento r.legalg uardianp resentingf or enrollment Prior to the child's admissiont o a Districts chool: 1. The parent,g uardian,o r other responsiblep erson shall furnisht he child's social securityn wnber, or if they request, the district will assign the child a nine (9) digit nwnber designated by the department of education. 2. The parent, guardian, or other responsible person shall provide the district with one (1) of the followingd ocumentsi ndicatingth e child's age: a A birth certificate\nb. A statementb y the localr egistraro r a countyr ecorderc ertifyingt he child's date of birth\nc. An attested baptismal certificate\nd. A passport\ne. An affidavit of the date and place of birth by the child's parent or guardian\nf UnitedS tatesm ilitaryi dentificationo\nr g. Previous school records. 3. The parent,g uardian,o r otherr esponsiblep erson shalli ndicateo n schoolr egistrationf orms whether the child has been expelled from school in any other school district or is a party to an expulsion proceeding. 4. The child shall be age appropriatelyi mmunizedf rom poliomyelitisd, iphtheria,t etanus,p ertussis, red (rubeola) measles, rubella, and other diseases as designated by the State Board of Health, or have an exemptioni ssuedb y the Arl\u0026lt;.ansaDse partmento f Health.P roof of immunizations hall be by a certificateo f a licensedp hysiciano r a publich ealthd epartmenta cknowledgingth e immunization. Exemptions are also possible on an annual basis for religious reasons from the Arkansas Departmento f Health.T o continues uch exemptionst,h ey must be reneweda t the beginningo f each school year. A child enrolling in a district school and living in the household of a person on active militaryd uty has 30 dayst o receiveh is/heri nitialr equiredi mmunizationas nd 12 monthst o be up to date on the requiredi mmunizationfso r the student'sa ge. Cross References: Legal References: 4.1-RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS 4.4-STUDENT 1RANSFERS 4.5----SCHOOCLH OICE 4.40-HOMELESS STUDENTS A.CA 6-18-201 (c) A.CA 6-18-207 A.CA 6-18-208 B-7 Date Adopted: Revised: Last Revised: A.CA 6-18-702 A.CA 6-15-504 (f) A.CA.  6-27-1021. 05 A.CA. 9-27-103 Plyler v Doe 457 US 202,221 (1982) 9!26/95 12/18/03 July 16, 2009 B-8 CURRENT BOARD POLICY 4.3-COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS Every parent, guardian, or other person having custody or charge of any child age five (5) through seventeen (17) years on or before September 15 of that year who resides, as defined by Policy 4.1-RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS, within the District shall enroll and send the child to a District school with the following exceptions: 1. The child is enrolled in private or parochial school\n2. The child is being home-schooled and the conditions of Policy 4.6-HOME SCHOOLING have been met. 3. The child will not be age six (6) on or before September 15 of that particular school year and the parent, guardian, or other person having custody or charge of the child elects not to have him/her attend kindergarten. A kindergarten waiver form prescribed by regulation of the Department of Education must be signed and on file with the District administrative office\n4. The child has received a high school diploma or its equivalent as determined by the State Board of Education\n5. The child is age sixteen (16) or above and is enrolled in a post-secondary vocational-technical institution, a community college, or a two-year of four-year institution of higher education\nor 6. The child age sixteen (16) or seventeen (17) and has met the requirements to enroll in an adult education program as defined by A.C.A.  6-18-201 (b). Legal Reference: Date Adopted: Last Revised: A.C.A.  6-18-201 9/24/91 12/18/0J B-9 PROPOSED POLICY-DELETIONS HA VE STRIKETHROUGHS AND - ADDITIONS ARE UNDERLINED AND ITALICIZED 4.3----COMPUIBORY ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS Every parent, guardian, or other ~rson having custody or charge of any child age five (5) through seventeen (17) years on or before September 1 . of that year who resides, as defined by policy (RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS), within the District shall enroll and send the child to a District. school with the following exceptions. - 1. The child is enrolled in private or parochial school. 2. The child is being home-schooled and the conditions of policy (HOME SCHOOLING) have been met 3. The child will not be age six (6) on or before September H of that particular school year and the parent, guardian, or other person having custody or charge of the child elects not to have him/her attend kindergarten. A kindergarten wavier form prescribed by regulation of the Department of Education must be signed and on file with the District administrative office. 4. The child has received a high school diploma or its equivalent as determined by the State Board of Education. 5. The child is age sixteen (16) or above and is enrolled in a post-secondary vocational-technical institution, a community college, or a two-year or four-year institution of higher education. 6. The child is age sixteen (16) or seventeen (17) and has met the requirements to enroll in an adult education program as defined by AC.A. 6-18-201 (b). Legal Reference: Date Adopted: Revised: Last Revised: AC.A. 6-18-201 9/24/91 12/18/03 July 16, 2009 B-10 CURRENT BOARD POLICY 4.13-PRIV ACY OF STUDENTS'R ECORDS/D IRECTORYI NFORMATION All students' educationalr ecordsa re availablef or inspectiona nd copyingb y the parents of any student who is under the age of eighteen (18). At the age of eighteen (18), the right to inspect and copy a student's records transfers to the student For purposes of this policy, the North Little Rock School District does not distinguish between a custodiala nd noncustodialp arent with respect to gaininga ccess to a student's records. The fact of a person's status as parent or guardian, alone, enables that parent or guardian to review and copy his child's records. If there exists a court order which directs that a parent not have access to a student or his records, the parent or guardian must present a file-marked copy of such order to the building principal and the SuperintendentT he schoolw ill make good-faithe ffortst o act in accordancew ith such court order, but the failure to do so does not impose legal liability upon the school. The actual responsibility for enforcemento f such courto rdersr ests with the parentso r guardians,t heir attorneysa nd the court which issued the order. A parent or guardian does not have the right to remove any material from a student's records, but such parent or guardian may challenge the accuracy of a record. The right to challenge the accuracy of a record does not include the right to dispute a grade, which must be done only through the appropriate teacher and/or administratort,h e decisiono f whom is final. A challenget o the accuracy of material containedi n a studentf ile must be initiatedw ith the buildingp rincipal,w ith an appeal availablet o the Superintendenot r his designee.A ny appeal above that level will be to an independenth earing officer and must be consistentw itht he purposeso f the federalF amilyE ducationaRl ightsa nd PrivacyA ct Unless the parent or guardian of a student (or student, if above the age of eighteen (18]) objects, directory information about a student may be made available to the public, military recruiters, post secondary educational institutions, prospective employers of those students, as well as school publications such as annual yearbooks and graduation announcements. \"Directory information\" includes, but is not limited to, a student's name, address, telephone number, electronic mail address, photograph,d ate and place of birth, classesi n which he/shei s enrolled,h is/herp lacemento n the honor roll (or the receipt of other types of honors), as well as his/her participation in school clubs and extracurriculara ctivities,a mong others. If the studentp articipatesi n inherentlyp ublic activities (for example,b asketballf, ootball,o r other interscholastiacc tivities)t,h e publicationo f such informationw ill be beyondt he controlo f the District A student'sn amew hen associatedw itht heirp hysicala ddress, e-maila ddress,t elephonen umber,o r photographw ill only be displayedo n the Districto r school's web page after receiving the written permission of the student's parent or student if over the age of 18. The form for objectingt o making directoryi nformationa vailablei s locatedi n the back of the student handbooka nd must be completeda nd signed by the parent or age-eligibles tudenta nd filed with the building principal's office no later than ten (10) school days after the beginning of each school year. Failuret o file an objectionb y that time is considereda specificg ranto f pennission. B-11 Legal Reference: 20 U.S.C.  1232g 20 U.S.C.  7908 (NCLB Section 9528) 34CFR99.3 Date Adopted: 6/26/86 Last Revised: 12/18/03 B-12 PROPOSED POLICY-DELETIONS HA VE STRIKE THRO UGHS AND ADDITIONS ARE UNDERLINED AND ITALICIZED 4.13-PRIVACY OF STUDENTSR' ECORDSD/ IRECTORYIN FORMATION All students'e ducationarl ecordsa re availablef or inspectiona nd copyingb y the parentso f any student who is under the age of eighteen (18). At the age of eighteen (18), the right to inspect and copy a student's records transfers to the student A student's rxrrent or the student, if over the age of J 8, requestingt o reviewt he student'se ducationr ecordsw ill be allowedt o do so within no more than forty five (45) days of the request. The districfto rwardse ducationr ecords,i ncludingd isciplinaryr ecords,t o schoolst hat have requestedt hema nd in whicht he students eekso r intendst o enroll. The district shall receive written permission before releasing education records to any agency or individual not authorized by law to receive and/or view the education records without prior parental permission. The District shall maintain a record of requests by such agencies or individuals for access to, and each disclosureo f. personallyi dentifiablei nformationf rom the educationr ecords of ea~h student. Disclosure of education records is authorized by law to school officials with legitimate educationali nterestsA. personalr ecordk ept by a schools taff memberi s not considereda n education recordi {it meetst he followingt ests.  it is in the sole possessiono f the individuawl ho madei t:  it is usedo nlya s a personalm emorya id:a nd  informationc ontainedi n it has never been revealedo r made availablet o any other person. exceptt he maker'st emporarys ubstitute. For the pwposes o(this policya schoolo fficiali s a persone mployedb y the schoola s an administrator, supervisor,i nstructoro, r supports taff member( includingh ealtho r medicals taff and law enforcement unit personnel)\na persons ervingo n the schoolb oard:a persono r companyw ith whom the school has contractedt o performa specialt ask (sucha s an attorney,a uditor,m edicalc onsultanto. r therapist)\no r a rxrrento r students ervingo n an officialc ommittees, uch as a disciplinaryo r grievancec ommittee,o r assistinga nothers choolo fficiali np erformingh is or her tasks. For the purposeso fthis policya schoolo fficialh as a legitimatee ducationailn teresti (the officialn eeds  to reviewa n educationr ecordi n ordert o fulfillh is or her professionarl esponsibilityc. ontractedd uty. or duty of elected office. The District disclosesp ersonallyi dentifiablei nformationf rom an educationr ecord to appropriate rxrrtiesi.n cludingr xrrentsi,n connectionw ith an emergencyif knowledgeo f the informationi s necessary to protectt he healtho r safetyo f the studento r other individualsT. he superintendenot r designees hall determinew ho will have access to and the responsibilityfo r disclosingi nformationi n emergency situations. Whend ecidingw hethert o releasep ersonallyi dentifiablein formationi n a health or safety emergency. the Districtm ay take intoa ccountt he totalityo (the circumstanceps ertainingt o a threatt o the healtho r safety of a student or other individuals. If the District determines that there is an articulable and significantt hreat to the healtho r sqfety of a studento r other individualsi,t may disclosei nformation from educationr ecordst o any personw hose knowledgeo f the informationi s necessaryt o protect the health or sqfety ofthe student or other individuals. B-13 For purposes of this policy, the North Little Rock School District does not distinguish between a custodial and noncustodial parent with respect to gaining access to a student's records. The fact of a person's status as parent or guardian, alone, enables that parent or guardian to review and copy his child's records. If there exists a court order which directs that a parent not have access to a student or his records, the parent or guardian must present a file-marked copy of such order to the building principal and the ~tendent The school will make good-faith efforts to act in accordance with such comt order, but the failure to do so does not impose legal liability upon the school. The actual responsibility for enforcement of such court orders rests with the parents or guardians, their attorneys and the comt which issued the order. A parent or guardian does not have the right to remove any material from a student's records, but such parent or guardian may challenge the accuracy of a record. The right to challenge the accuracy of a record does not include the right to dispute a grade, which must be done only through the appropriate teacher and/or administrator, the decision of whom is final. A challenge to the accuracy of material contained in a student._1fi le must be initiated with the building principal, with an appeal available to the Superintendent or his designee. The challenge shall clearly identify the part of the student's record the parent wants changed and specify why he/she believes it is inaccurate or misleading. Aey appeal ab\u0026lt;we that lei,el viill be sooject to the procedure set oat in fedeml\nlaw andlor regulatioa If the school determines not to amend the record as requested the school will notify the requesting parent or student of the decision and inform them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amending the - record The parent or eligible student will be provided information regarding the hearing procedw-e when notified ofthe right to a hearing. Unless the parent or guardian of a student (or student, if above the age of eighteen [18]) objects, directory infonnation about a student may be made available to the public, military recruiters, post secondary educational institutions, prospective employers of those students, as well as school publications such as annual yearbooks and graduation announcements. \"Directory information\" includes, but is not limited to, a student's name, address, telephone number, electronic mail address, photograph, date and place of birth, classes in which helshe ~ enrolled, dates of attendance, his/her placement on the honor role (or the receipt of other types of honors), as well as his/her participation in school clubs and extracurricular activities, among others. If the student participates in inherently public activities (for example, basketball, football, or other interscholastic activities), the publication of such information will be beyond the control of the District. A student's name and photograph will only be displayed on the district or school's web page(s) after receiving the written pennission from the student's parent or student if over the age of 18. The form for objecting to making directory information available is located in the back of the student handbook and must be completed and signed by the parent or age-eligible student and filed with the building principal's office no later than ten (10) school days after the beginning of each school year or the date the student is enrolled for school. Failure to file an objection by that time is considered a specific grant of permission. Parents and students over the age of 18 who believe the district has failed to comply with the requirements for the lawful release of student records may file a complaint with the US. Department of \u0026amp;iucation at B-14 Legal References: Cross References: Date Adopted: Revised: Last Revised: FamilyP olicyC omplianceO ffice US Department of \u0026amp;lucation 400M arylandA venue.S W Washington, IX 20202 20 u.s.c. 1232g 20 U.S.C.  7908 (NCLB Section 9528) 34 CFR 99.3, 99.7, 99.31, 99.21, 99.22, 99.30, 99.31, 99.32, 99.33, 99.34, 99.35, 99.36, 99.37, 99.63, 99.64 Policy 5.20-District Web Site Policy 5.20.1-Web Site Privacy Policy Policy 5.20Fl-Pennission to Display Photo of Student on Web Site 6/26/86 12/18/03 July 16, 2009 B-15 CURRENT FORM WITH BOARD POLICY 4.13F 4.13 FORM-OBJECTION TO PUBLICATIONO F DIRECTORY INFORMATION (Not to be filed if the parent/student has no objection) I, the undersigned, being a parent of a student, or a student eighteen (18) years of age or older, hereby note my objection to the disclosure or publication by the North Little Rock School District of directory infonnation, as defined in Policy 4.13---PRIVA CY OF STUDENT'S RECORDS, concerning the student named below. Directory information includes, but is not limited to, a student's name, address, telephone number, electronic mail address, photograph, date and place of birth, classes, placement on the honor roll (or receipt of other types of honors), as well as his/her participation in school clubs and extracurriculara ctivities,a mongo thers. I understandt hat the participationb y the below-nameds tudenti n any interscholastica ctivity,i ncluding athletics and school clubs, may make the publication of some directory information unavoidable, and the publicationo f such informationi n other forms,s uch as telephoned irectories,c hurch directories,e tc., is not within the control of the District I understandt hat this form must be filed with the office of the appropriateb uildingp rincipalw ithin ten (10) school days from the beginning of the current school year in order for the District to be bound by this objection. Failure to file this form within that time is a specific grant of permission to publish such information. Name of student (Printed) Signature of parent (or student, if 18 or older) Date form was filed (To be filled in by office personnel) B-16 PROPOSED POLICY FORM 4.13F 4.13F-OBJECTION TO PUBUCATIONO F DIRECTORYI NFORMATION (Not to be filed if the parent/student has no objection) I, the undersigned,b eing a parent of a student,o r a studente ighteen( 18) years of age or older, hereby note my objectiont o the disclosureo r publicationb y the North Little Rock SchoolD istricto f directory infonnation, as defined in Policy No. 4.13 (Privacy of Students' Records), concerning the student named below. I understandt hat the participationb y the below-nameds tudenti n any interscholastica ctivity,i ncluding athletics and school clubs, may make the publication of some directory information unavoidable, and the publicationo f such informationi n other forms,s uch as telephoned irectoriesc, hurchd irectories,e tc., is not within the control of the District I understandt hat this form must be filed with the officeo f the appropriateb uildingp rincipalw ithin ten (10) school days from the beginning of the current school year or the date the student is enrolled for schooli n orderf or the Districtt o be boundb y this objection.F ailuret o file this form withint hat time is a specificg ranto f permissiont o publishs uch information. I objecta nd wish to denyt he disclosureo r publicationo f directoryi nformationa s follows: Denyd isclosuret o militaryr ecruiters_ _ Deny disclosuret o Institutionso f postsecondarye ducation_ _ Deny disclosuret o Potentiale mployers_ _ Deny disclosuret o all publica nd schools ources_ _ Selecting this option will prohibit the release of directory information to the three categoriesl isteda bove along with all otherp ublics ources( such as newspapers)A, ND result in the student'sd irectoryi nformationn ot beingi ncludedi n the school'sy earbooka nd other school publications. Deny disclosuret o all publics ources_ _ Selectingt his option will prohibitt he release of directoryi nformationt o the first three categoriesl isteda bove along with all otherp ublic sour::es( such as newspapers),b ut permit the student's directory information to be included in the school's yearbook and other school publications. Name of student (Printed) Signature of parent (or student, if 18 or older) Date form was filed (fo be filled in by office personnel) B-17 CURRENT BOARD POLICY 4.45---SMARTC ORE CURRICULUMA ND GRADUATIONR EQUIREMENTS FOR THE CLASS OF 2010 and ALL CLASSES TIIEREAFfER Effective with the graduating class of 2010, all students are required to participate in the Smart Core curriculum unless their parents or guardians, or the students if they are 18 years of age or older, sign an Informed Consent Form to not participate. Those students not participating in the Smart Core curriculum will be required to fulfjll the Core curriculum or the requirements of their IEP (when applicable) to be eligible for graduation. The signed Informed Consent Form shall be attached to the student's permanent transcript Informed Consent Fonns are required to be signed upon entry into the seventh grade or upon enrolling in the district Counseling by trained personnel shall be available to students and their parents or legal guardians prior to the time they are required to sign the Informed Consent Form. The number of units students must earn in grades nine through twelve (9-12) to be eligible for high schoolg raduationa re to be earnedf rom the followingc ategoriesA. minimumo f 26 units is requiredf or graduationf or studentp articipatingin eithert he SmartC ore or Core curriculump er districtr equirement There are some distinctionsm ade betweenS mart Core units and Graduationu nits. Not all units earned toward graduation necessarily apply to Smart Core requirements. Following the Common Core curriculumm ay not qualify studentsf or some scholarshipsa nd admissiont o certain collegesc ould be jeopardized. Students initially choosing the Common Core curriculum may change to the Smart Core curriculum providing they would be able to complete the required course of study by the end of their seniory ear. Studentsw ishingt o changet heir choiceo f curriculumm ust consultw ith their co1.mSelotor determinet he feasibilityo f completingt he requirementso f the SmartC ore curriculum. The provisionso f a student'sI ndividualiz.eEdd ucationP lan (lEP) servea s his/herg raduationp lan. SMART CORE: Sixteen (16) units English: four(4) units (years)-9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th Oral Communicationso: ne-half( 1/2)u nit (1/2 year) Mathematics: four (4) units (years) (all students under Smart Core must take a mathematics course in grade 11 or 12 and complete Algebra II.)  Algebra I or Algebra A \u0026amp; B* which may be taken in grades 7-8 or 8-9  Geometryo r InvestigatingG eometryo r GeometryA \u0026amp; B* which may be taken in grades 8-9 or 9- 10 *A two-yeara lgebrae quivalento r a two-yearg eometrye quivalentm ay each be counteda s two units of the four-unitr equirementf or the purposeo f meetingt he graduationr equirementb, ut only serve as one unit eacht oward fulfillingt he Smart Core requirement  AlgebraII  Choiceo f: Transitionst o CollegeM ath,P re-CalculusC, alculus,T rigonometryS, tatistics,C omputer Math, Algebra ID, or an Advanced Placement math (C omparablec oncurrentc reditc ollegec oursesm ay be substitutedw here applicable) B-18 Natural Science:t hree (3) units (years)w ith lab experiencec hosenf rom  Physical Science  Biology or Applied Biology/Chemistry  Chemistry  Physicso r Principleso f TechnologyI \u0026amp; II or PIC Physics Social Studies: three (3) units (years)  Civicso r CivicsA/ mericanG overnment  World History  American History PhysicalE ducation:o ne-half( 1/2) unit (1/2 year) Note: While one-half (1/2) unit is required for graduation, no more than one (1) unit may be applied towardf ulfillingt he necessaryu nits to graduate. Health and Safety: one-half ( 1 /2) unit (1/2 year) Fine Arts: one-half(l/2) unit (1/2 year) CAREER FOCUS: Six (6) units-at least two of the Career Focus units must be of the same foreign language.1 All career focus unit requirementss hall be establishedt hrough guidancea nd counselingb ased on the student's contemplatedw ork aspirations.C areerf ocusc oursess hallc onformt o the curriculump olicyo f the district and reflect state curriculum frameworks through course sequencing and career course concentrationsw herea ppropriate. ELECTIVES:F our (4) unitsp er districtg raduationr equirement The Smart Core, careerf ocus, and electiveu nits must total at least twenty-six( 26) units to graduatep er district requirement CORE: Sixteen (16) units English: four (4) units (years)-9, 10, 11, and 12 Oral Communicationso: ne-half( 1/2)u nit (l/2 year) Mathematicsf: our (4 ) units (years)  Algebrao r its equivalent*- 1 unit  Geometryo r its equivalent*- 1 unit  All math units must build on the base of algebra and geometry knowledge and skills.  (Comparablec oncurrentc reditc ollegec oursesm ay be substitutedw herea pplicable) *A two-yeara lgebrae quivalento r a two-yearg eometrye quivalentm ay each be counteda s two units of the four (4) unit requirement. B-19 Science: three (3) units (years)  at least one (1) unit of biology or its equivalent  one (1) unit of a physical science Social Studies: three (3) units (years)  Civicso r governmento, ne (1) unit  World history, one (1) unit  U.S. history, one (1) unit PhysicalE ducation:o ne-half( 1/2)u nit (1/2y ear) Note: While one-half( 1/2) unit is requiredf or graduationn, o more than one (1) unit may be applied towardf ulfillingt he necessaryu nits to graduate. Health and Safety: one-half (1/2) unit (1/2 year) Fine Arts: one-half (1/2) unit (1/2 year) CAREER FOCUS: -Six (6) units All career focus unit requirementss hall be establishedt hroughg uidancea nd counselingb ased on the student'sc ontemplatedw orka spirations.C areerf ocusc oursess hallc onformt o the curriculump olicyo f the district and reflect state curriculum frameworks through course sequencing and career course A concentrationws herea ppropriate. W ELECTIVES:F our (4) unitsp er districtg raduationr equirement The Core,c areerf ocus,a nd electiveu nitsm ust total at leastt wenty-six( 26) units to graduatep er district requirement. Notes: Students entering seventh grade beginning in the 2004 - 2005 school year are required to fulfill the SmartC ore requirementus nlesst hey have electedt o opt out undert he provisionso utlinedi n ~licy 4.45. Technicallyf,o reignl anguagei s not requiredu nderS martC ore,b ut it is requiredf or eligibility for the ChallengeS cholarshipa s well as being necessaryf or admissiont o many colleges.I t is included in this policy under the Career Focus for those reasons. Cross Reference: Legal Reference: Date Adopted: Last Revised: Policy5 .16 SmartC ore Curriculuma nd GraduationR equirementsf or the Class of2010 and All Classes Thereafter StateB oardo f Education\nS tandardso f Accreditation1 4.03 November 16, 2006 November 16, 2006 B-20 PROPOSED POLICY-DELETIONS HA VE STRIKETHROUGHS AND ADDITIONS ARE UNDERLINED AND ITALICIZED 4.45-SMART COREC URRICULUMA ND GRADUATIONR EQUIREMENTS Effective with the graduating class of 2010, all students are required to participate in the Smart Core curriculum unless their parents or guardians, or the students if they are 18 years of age or older, sign an Informed Consent Form to not participate. Those students not participating in the Smart Core curriculum will be required to fulfill the Core curriculum or the requirements of their IEP (when applicable) to be eligible for graduation. The signed Informed Consent Form shall be attached to the student's pennanent transcript Informed Consent Forms are required to be signed upon entry into the seventh grade or upon enrolling in the district Counseling by trained personnel shall be available to students and their parents or legal guardians prior to the time they are required to sign the Informed Consent Form. The number of units students must earn in grades nine through twelve (9-12) to be eligible for high school graduation are to be earned from the following categories. A minimum of 26 units is required for graduation for student participating in either the Smart Core or Core curriculum per district requirement There are some distinctions made between Smart Core units and Graduation units. Not all units earned toward graduation necessarily apply to Smart Core requirements. Following the Common Core curriculum may not qualify students for some scholarships and admission to certain colleges could be jeopardiz.ed. Students initially choosing the Common Core curriculwn may change to the Smart Core curriculum providing they would be able to complete the required course of study by the end of their senior year. Students wishing to change their choice of curriculum must consult with their counselor to determine the feasibility of completing the requirements of the Smart Core curriculum. The provisions of a student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) serve as his/her graduation plan. Unless exempted by a student's IEP, all students must successfully pass all end-of-course (EOC) assessments they are required to take or meet the remediation required for the EOC assessment to receivea cademicc reditf or the aQPlicablceo ursea nd be eligiblet o graduatef rom high school. SMART CORE: Sixteen (16) units English: four (4) units (years)-9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th Oral Communications: one-half (1/2) unit (1/2 year) Mathematics: four (4) units (years) (all students under Smart Core must take a mathematics course in grade 11 or 12 and complete Algebra II.)  Algebra I or Algebra A \u0026amp; B * which may be taken in grades 7-8 or 8-9  Geometry or Investigating Geometry or Geometry A \u0026amp; B* which may be taken in grades 8-9 or 9- 10 * A two-year algebra equivalent or a two-year geometry equivalent may each be counted as two units of the four-unit requirement for the purpose of meeting the graduation requirement, but only serve as one unit each toward fulfilling the Smart Core requirement  AlgebraII B-21  Choiceo f. Transitionsto CollegeM ath,P re-CalculusC, alculus,T rigonometzyS, tatistics,C omputer - Math, Algebrai ll, or an AdvancedP lacementm ath (Comparablec oncurrentc reditc ollegec oursesm ay be substitutedw herea pplicable) NaturalS cience:t hree (3) units (years)w ith lab experiencec hosenf rom  Physical Science  Biology or Applied Biology/Chemistry  Chemistry  Physicso r Principleso f TechnologyI \u0026amp; Il or PIC Physics Social Studies: three (3) units (years)  Civicso r CivicsA/ mericanG overnment  World History  American History PhysicalE ducation:o ne-half( 1/2)u nit (1/2 year) Note: While one-half( 1/2) unit is requiredf or graduationn, o more than one (1) unit may be applied towardf ulfillingt he necessaryu nits to graduate. Healtha nd Safety:o ne-half( 1/2)u nit (1/2y ear) Fine Arts: one-half (1/2) unit (1/2 year) CAREER FOCUS: Six (6) units - at least two of the Career Focus units must be of the same foreign language.1 All career focus unit requirementss hall be establishedth roughg uidancea nd counselingb ased on the student'sc ontemplatedw orka spirations.C areerf ocusc oursess hallc onfonnt o the curriculump olicyo f the district and reflect state curriculum frameworks through course sequencing and career course concentrationws herea ppropriate. ELECTIVES: Four {4) units per dishict graduation requirement The SmartC ore, careerf ocus,a nd electiveu nits must total at leastt wenty-six( 26) units to graduatep er district requirement CORE: Sixteen (16) units English: four(4)units (years)-9, 10, 11, and 12 Oral Communicationso:n e-half( 1/2)u nit (1/2y ear) Mathematicsf: our (4) units( years)  Algebrao r its equivalent*- 1 unit  Geometzyo r its equivalent*- 1 unit  All math units must build on the base of algebra and geometry knowledge and skills.  (Comparablec oncurrenct reditc ollegec oursesm ayb e substitutedw herea pplicable) B-22 * A two-year algebra equivalent or a two-year geometry equivalent may each be counted as two units of the four ( 4) unit requirement Science: three (3) units (years)  at least one (1) unit of biology or its equivalent  one (1) unit of a physical science Social Studies: three (3) units (years)  Civicso r governmento, ne (1) unit  Worldhistocy,one(l)unit  U.S. history, one (1) unit Physical Education: one-half (1/2) unit (1/2 year) Note: While one-half( 1/2) unit is requiredf or graduation,n o more than one (1) unit may be applied towardf ulfillingt he necessaryu nitst o graduate. Health and Safety: one-half (1/2) unit (1/2 year) Fine Arts: one-half (1/2) unit (1/2 year) CAREER FOCUS: -Six (6) units All career focus unit requirements shall be established through guidance and counseling based on the student'sc ontemplatedw ork aspirations.C areerf ocusc oursess hallc onformt o the curriculump olicyo f the district and reflect state curriculum frameworks through course sequencing and career course concentrationws herea ppropriate. ELECITVES: Four (4) units per district graduation requirement The Core, career focus, and elective units must total at least twenty-six (26) units to graduate per district requirement Note: Cross Reference: Legal References: Date Adopted: 1 Techcically, foreign language is not required under Smart Core, but it is requiredf or eligibilityf or the ChallengeS cholarshipa s well as being necessary for admission to many colleges. It is included in this policy under the Career Focus for those reasons. Policy 5.16--0RADUA TION REQUIREMENTS 5.11-PROMOTION/REfENTION/COURSEC REDITF OR 6-12 SCHOOLS Standardso f Accreditation9 .03 -9.03.1.9, 14.03 ADE Guidelinesf or the Developmenot f SmartC oreC uniculumP olicy Smart Core Informed Consent Form November 16, 2006 B-23 CURR.ENTB OARDP OLICY 5.11-PROMOTION/RETENTION/COURSEC REDITF OR 6-12 SCHOOLS A disservice is done to students through social promotion and is prohibited by state law. The district shall, at a minimum, evaluate each student annually in an effort to help those who are not performing at grade level. Each school in the North Little Rock School District shall include in the student handbook, the criteria for promotion of students to the next grade as well as the criteria for being required to retake a course, if applicable. Parents or guardians shall be kept informed concerning the progress of their student(s). Notice of a student's possible retention or required retaking of a course shall be included with the student's grades sent home to each parent/guardian or the student if 18 or older. Parent-teacher conferences are encouraged and may be held as necessary in an effort to improve a student's academic success. Promotion or retention of students or their required retaking of a course shall be primarily based on the following criteria: *The school will notify parents by regular mail that their child is in danger of failing at the end of the first semester and at the end of the third quarter and request to hold a conference. The school will hold a conference and document the results of that conference after the third quarter. *The Principal will develop a retention committee who will assist in development of the retention list The principal ( or designee) will notify the parent by letter with the details of the decision of the school - concerning their student *6th to 7th Student must pass two of the four core courses: English, math, science, and social studies and attend summer school in English or Math if either course is not passed. Failure to successfully complete required summer school will result in retention. *7th to 8th Student must pass two of the four core courses: English, math, science, and social studies and attend summer school in English or Math if either course is not passed. Failure to successfully complete required summer school will result in retention. *8th to 9th Student must pass two of the four core courses, English, math, science, social studies and attend summer school in English or Math if either course is not passed. Failure to successfully complete required summer school will result in retention. Students who have been considered for retention for two years between the 6th grade and the 9th grade will be reviewed for alternative placement. Students in grades 10-12 are classified by the number of credits received. To be promoted to the next level one, must attain the following credits: - 10th - must have earned 6 credits toward graduation inclusive of passing English I, physical science, Algebra I or its equivalent, and civics B-24 11th- must have earned 11 creditst owardg raduationi nclusiveo f passingE nglishI I, biology,g eometry or its equivalenta, nd worldh istory 12th - must have earned 17 credits toward graduation inclusive of passing English III, a third mut of math, and American History If a student fails a course, summer school may be used to meet this requirement for promotion to the next grade level. If there is doubt concerning the promotion or retention of a student, or their required retaking of a course,a conferenceb etweent he parents/guardianst,e acher(s)o, ther pertinentp ersonnel,a nd principal shall be held beforea final decisioni s made. The conferences hall be held at a time and place that best accommodatesth ose participatingi n the conference.T he school shall documentp articipationo r nonparticipationi n requiredc onferencesI. f the conferencea ttendeesf ail to agree concerningt he student's placement,t he finald ecisiont o promoteo r retains hallr est with the principal. Students who do not score proficient or above on their grade level Benchmark Exams shall be required to participatei n an individualiz.eAd cademicI mprovementP lan (AIP) and remediation based upon their performance on the benchmark. Each AIP shall be developed by school personnel and the student'sp arentsa nd shallb e designedt o assistt he studenti n attainingt he expecteda chievementl evel. The AIP shall also state the parent's role as well as the consequences for the student's failure to participatei n the plan. In additiont o the BenchmarkE xam requirementss, tudentsw ho do not meet the satisfactoryp assing level on the End-of-Coursete sts or on the Grade 11 Literacyt est shall successfullyp articipatei n the remediationp rogrami dentifiedi n their AIP before they can receivec redit for the course. The lack of credit couldj eopardiz.eth eir grade promotiono r classificationd ue to insufficientc reditst o qualify for the next grade. Promotion/retentioonr graduationo f studentsw ith an IndividualE ducationaPl lan (IEP) shall be based on their successfual ttainmenot f the goalss et forth in theirI EP. Legal References: Date Adopted: Last Revised: A.CA. 6-15-402 A.CA. 6-15-1602 A.CA. 6-15-2001 A.CA. 6-15-2005 AC.A. 6-15-2009 StateB oardo f Education:S tandardso f Accreditation1 2.04.3 ADE RulesG overningt he ACTA AP and the AcademicD istressP rogram7 .02- 7.02.9, 7.03-7.03.7.3 February 25, 1997 November 16, 2006 B-25 PROPOSED POLICY REVISIONS-DELETIONS HA VE STRIKETHROUGHS AND ADDITIONS ARE UNDERLINED AND ITALICIZED 5.11-PROMOTION/RETENTION/COURSE CREDIT FOR 6-12 SCHOOLS A disservice is done to students through social promotion and is prohibited by state law. The district shall, at a minimum, evaluate each student annually in an effort to help each student who is not performing at grade level. Each school in the North Little Rock School District shall include in the student handbook, the criteria for promotion of students to the next grade as well as the criteria for being required to retake a course, if applicable. Parents or guardians shall be kept informed concerning the progress of their student(s). Notice of a student's possible retention or required retaking of a course shall be included with the student's grades sent home to each parent/guardian or the student if 18 or older. Parent-teacher conferences are encouraged and may be held as necessary in an effort to improve a student's academic success. Promotion or retention of students, or their required retaking of a course shall be primarily based on the following criteria. *The school will notify parents by regular mail that their child is in danger of failing at the end of the first semester and at the end of the third quarter and request to hold a conference. The school will hold a conference and document the results of that conference after the third quarter. *The Principal will develop a retention committee who will assist in development of the retention list - The principal ( or designee) will notify the parent by letter with the details of the decision of the school concerning their student *6th to 7th Student must pass two of the four core courses: English, math, science, and social studies and attend summer school in English or Math if either course is not passed Failure to successfully complete required summer school will result in retention. *7th to 8th Student must pass two of the four core courses: English, math, science, and social studies and attend summer school in English or Math if either course is not passed Failure to successfully complete required summer school will result in retention. *8th to 9th Student must pass two of the four core courses, English, math, science, social studies and attend summer school in English or Math if either course is not passed. Failure to successfully complete required summer school will result in retention. Students who have been considered for retention for two years between the 6th grade and the 9th grade will be reviewed for alternative placement. B-26 Students in grades 10-12 are cl~fied by the nwnber of credits received. To be promoted to the next level one, must attain the following credits: 10th - must have earned 6 credits toward graduation inclusive of passing English I, physical science, Algebra I or its equivalent, and civics 11th - must have earned 11 credits toward graduation inclusive of passing English II, biology, geometry or its equivalent, and world history 12th - must have earned 17 credits toward graduation inclusive of passing English III, a third unit of math, and American History If a student fails a course, swnmer school may be used to meet this requirement for promotion to the next grade level. If there is doubt concerning the promotion or retention of a student, or their required retaking of a course, a conference between the parents/guardians, teacher(s), other pertinent personnel, and principal shall be held before a final decision is made. The conference shall be held at a time and place that best accommodates those participating in the conference. The school shall document participation or non-participation in required conferences. If the conference attendees fail to agree concerning the student's placement, the final decision to promote or retain shall rest with the principal or his/her designee. Students \\\\iho do not score proficient or aboe on their grade le1el Bench.mark EKams shall be reqmred to participate in an indiYidoolii:ed Academic linproement Plan (AIP). Each AIP shall be deeloped by school personnel and the student's parents and shall be designed to assist the student in attaining the eKpected aehieement leel. The P.JP shall also state the parent's role as well as the conseqtiences for the student's failme to participate in the plan. In addition to the BeRch.mark EKam reqtiiremeflts, students who do not meet the satisfactory passing leYel on the End of Comse tests or Ofl the Grade 11 Literacy test shall successfully participate in the remediation program identified in their AIP before they can receiye credit for the colHse. The lack of credit cowd jeopardii:e their grade promotion or classification due to insufficieflt credits to qualify for the fleJct grade. Students who do nut' score proficient or above on their grade level Benchmark Exams, or do not meet the satisfactory passing level on all general end-ofcourse (EOC) tests shall be required to participate in an individualized academic improvement plan (AIP). Each AIP shall be developed by school personnel and the student's parents and shall be designed to assist the student in attaining the expected achievement level. The AIP shall also state the parent's role as well as the consequences for the student's failure to participate in the plan. All students. unless exempted by the student's individualized education program (JEP). must successfully pass all general EOC assessments they are required to take. To receive academic credit in a course requiring a student to take a general EOC assessment, the student must either receive a passing score on the initial assessment or successfully participate in the remediation program identified in his/her AIP. A student is not eligible to graduate if he/she B-27 fails to receive academic credit in a course requiring a general EOC. Additionally, the lack of credit could\neopardize their grade promotion or classification. All students, unless exempted by the student's IEP, must successfully pass the Algebra I EOc1 assessment to receive academic credit for the course and be eligible to graduate from high school. This is a high stakes assessment and students failing to receive a passing score the first time they take the assessment must receive a passing score on a subsequent assessment or on an alternative assessment as provided by law. Students from an Arkansas public school who have completed and received credit on an Algebra I EOC assessment prior to the 2009-10 school year are not required to take the high stakes Algebra I EOC. Students not in grades 10, 11, or 12 in the 2009-10 school year who have taken Algebra I but not received proper academic credit on their transcript for the course are now required to take the high stakes Algebra I test before they can receive academic credit for the course. Students in grades 10, 11, or 12 in the 2009-10 school year are exempt from the high stakes Algebra I assessment requirement, but must meet the general EOC assessment requirements to receive credit for the course. Students transferring into the district from an out-ofstate public, private, or home school or an Arkansas private or home school who can demonstrate by an official transcript that he/she has received academic credit for Algebra I is not required to take the Algebra I high stakes end of course assessment. The district, however, has the right to assess the student's education status to determine if the student possesses the requisite passing knowledge o(Algebra 1 - A student transferring into the district who does not have academic credit in Algebra I must take the Algebra I high stakes EOC assessment and meet the requirements to be eligible for graduation. Promotion/retention or graduation of students with an Individual Educational Plan (IEP) shall be based on their successful attainment of the goals set forth in their IEP. Cross References: I.,egal References: Date Adopted: Revised: Last Revised: 3.30-PARENT-TEACHER COMMUNICATION 4.45-SMART CORE CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS A.C.A.  6-15-402 A.C.A.  6-15-1602 A.C.A.  6-15-2001 A.C.A.  6-15-2005 A.C.A.  6-15-2009 State Board of Education: Standards of Accreditation 12.04.3 ADE Rules Governing the ACT AAP and the Academic Distress Program 7.02-7.02.9, 7.03-7.03.7.3 February 25, 1997 November 16, 2006 July 16, 2009 B-28 CURRENT BOARD POU CY 5.16---SMARTC OREC URRICULUMA ND GRADUATIONR EQUIREMENTS FOR TIIE CLASS OF 2010 and ALL CLASSES TIIEREAFTER Effective with the graduating class of 2010, all students are required to participate in the Smart Core curriculum unles.s their parents or guardians, or the students if they are 18 years of age or older, sign an Informed Consent Fonn to not participate. Those students not participating in the Smart Core curriculum will be required to fulfill the Core curriculum or the requirements of their IEP (when applicable) to be eligible for graduation. The signed Informed Consent Fonn shall be attached to the student's pennanent transcript Infonned Consent Forms are required to be signed upon entry into the seventh grade or upon enrolling in the district Counseling by trained personnel shall be available to students and their parents or legal guardians prior to the time they are required to sign the Infonned Consent Fonn. The number of units students must earn in grades nine through twelve (9-12) to be eligible for high school graduation are to be earned from the following categories. A minimum of26 units is required for graduation for student participating in either the Smart Core or Core curriculum per district requirement. There are some distinctions made between Smart Core units and Graduation units. Not all units earned toward graduation neces.sarily apply to Smart Core requirements. Following the Common Core curriculum may not qualify students for some scholarships and admission to certain colleges could be jeopardiz.ed. Students initially choosing the Common Core curriculum may change to the Smart Core curriculum providing they would be able to complete the required course of study by the end of their senior year. Students wishing to change their choice of curriculum must consult with their counselor to determine the feasibility of completing the requirements of the Smart Core curriculum. The provisions of a student's Jndividualiz.edE ducation Plan (IEP) serve as his/her graduation plan. SMART CORE: Sixteen (16) units English: four (4) units (years)-9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th Oral Communications: one-half (1/2) unit (1/2 year) Mathematics: four (4) units (years) (all students under Smart Core must take a mathematics course in grade 11 or 12 and complete Algebra II.)  Algebra I or Algebra A \u0026amp; B* which may be taken in grades 7-8 or 8-9  Geometry or Investigating Geometry or Geometry A \u0026amp; B * which may be taken in grades 8-9 or 9- 10  *A two-year algebra equivalent or a two-year geometry equivalent may each be counted as two units of the four-unit requirement for the purpose of meeting the graduation requirement, but only sexve as one unit each toward fulfilling the Smart Core requirement  Algebrall  Choice of: Transitions to College Math, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Trigonometry, Statistics, Computer Math, Algebra III, or an Advanced Placement math (Comparable concurrent credit college courses may be substituted where applicable) B-29 NaturalS cience:t hree (3) units (years)w ith lab experiencec hosenf rom  Physical Science  Biology or Applied Biology/Chemistry  Chemistry  Physicso r Principleso f TechnologyI \u0026amp; II or PIC Physics SocialS tudies:t hree( 3) units (years)  Civicso r CivicsA/ mericanG overnment  World Histocy  American Histocy PhysicalE ducationo: ne-ruuf( 1/2)u nit (1/2y ear) Note: While one-half( 1/2) unit is requiredf or graduation,n o more than one (1) unit may be applied towardf ulfillingt he necessacyu nits to graduate. Health and Safety: one-half (1/2) unit (1/2 year) Fine Arts:o ne-half( 1/2)u nit (1/2 year) CAREER FOCUS: Six (6) units - at least two of the Career Focus units must be of the same foreign language.1 All career focusu nit requirementss hall be establishedt hroughg uidancea nd counselingb ased on the - student'sc ontemplatedw ork aspirations.C areerf ocusc oursess hallc onfonnt o the curriculump olicyo f the district and reflect state curriculum :frameworksth rough course sequencinga nd career course concentrationws herea ppropriate. ELECTIVES: Four (4) units per district graduation requirement The Smart Core, career focus, and elective units must total at least twenty-six (26) units to graduate per district requirement CORE: Sixteen (16) units English: four(4) units (years)-9, 10, 11, and 12 Oral Communicationso:n e-half( 1/2)u nit (1/2 year) Mathematicsf:o ur (4) units( years)  Algebrao r its equivalent*- 1 unit  Geometcyo r its equivalent*- 1 unit  All mathu nitsm ust buildo n the base of algebraa nd geometcyk nowledgea nd skills.  (Comparablec oncurrentc reditc ollegec oursesm ay be substitutedw here applicable) *A two-yeara lgebrae quivalento r a two-yearg eometcye quivalentm ay each be counteda s two units of the four ( 4) unit requirement B-30 Science: three (3) units (years)  at least one (1) unit of biology or its equivalent  one (1) unit of a physical science Social Studies: three (3) units (years)  Civicso r governmento, ne (1) unit  World history, one (1) unit  U.S. history, one (1) unit Physical Education: one-half (1/2) unit (1/2 year) Note: While one-half (1/2) unit is required for graduation, no more than one (1) unit may be applied towardf ulfillingt he necessaryu nitst o graduate. Health and Safety: one-half (1/2) unit (1/2 year) Fine Arts: one-half (1/2) unit (1/2 year) CAREER FOCUS: -Six (6) units All career focus unit requirementss hall be establishedt hrough guidancea nd counselingb ased on the student'sc ontemplatedw ork aspirations.C areerf ocusc oursess hallc onformt o the curricuhnnp olicy of the district and reflect state curriculum frameworks through course sequencing and career course - concentrationsw here appropriate. ELECTIVES: Four (4) units per district graduation requirement The Core, careerf ocus,a nd electiveu nitsm ust total at leastt wenty-six( 26) units to graduatep er district requirement Notes: Students entering seventh grade beginning in the 2004 - 2005 school year are required to fulfill the SmartC ore requirementsu nlesst hey have electedt o opt out undert he provisionso utlinedi n policy 4.45. 1 Technicallyf, oreignl anguagei s not requiredu nder SmartC ore,b ut it is requiredf or eligibility for the ChallengeS cholarshipa s well as being necessaryf or admissiont o many colleges.I t is included in this policy under the Career Focus for those reasons. Cross Reference: Legal Reference: Policy4 .45 SmartC ore Curriculuma nd GraduationR equirementsf or the Class of2010 and All Classes Thereafter StateB oardo f Education\nS tandardso f Accreditation1 4.03 Date Adopted: August 18, 2005 Last Revised: November 16, 2006 B-31 PROPOSED POLICY REVISIONS-DELETIONS HA VE STRIKETHROUGHS AND ADDITIONS ARE UNDERLINED AND ITALICIZED 5.16----SMART CORE CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CLASS OF 2010 end ALL CLASSES THEREAFTER Effective with the graduating class of 2010, all students are required to participate in the Smart Core ci.nriculumu nlesst heir parentso r guardians,o r the studentsi f they are 18 years of age or older, sign an Infonned Consent Fonn to not participate. Those students not participating in the Smart Core ci.nriculum will be required to fulfill the Core ci.nriculum or the requirements of their IEP (when applicable) to be eligible for graduation. The signed Informed Consent Fonn shall be attached to the student's pennanent transcript Informed Consent Fonns are required to be signed upon entry into the seventh grade or upon enrolling in the district Counseling by trained personnel shall be available to students and their parents or legal guardians prior to the time they are required to sign the Informed Consent Form. Toe number of units students must earn in grades nine through twelve (9-12) to be eligible for high school graduationa re to be earnedf rom the followingc ategoriesA. minimumo f 26 units is requiredf or graduationf or studentp articipatingin eithert he SmartC ore or Core ci.nriculump er districtr equirement There are some distinctionsm ade betweenS mart Core units and Graduationu nits. Not all units earned toward graduation necessarily apply to Smart Core requirements. Following the Co~on Core ci.nriculumm ay not qualifys tudentsf or some scholarshipsa nd admissiont o certain collegesc ould be jeopardiz.ed Studentsi nitiallyc hoosingt he CommonC ore ci.nriculumm ay change to the Smart Core ci.nriculump rovidingt hey would be able to completet he requiredc ourse of study by the end of their senior year. Studentsw ishingt o changet heir choiceo f ci.nriculumm ust consultw ith their counselort o determinet he feasibilityo f completingt he requirementso f the SmartC ore ci.nriculum. Toe provisionso f a student'sI ndividualiz.eEdd ucationP lan (IEP)s ervea s his/herg raduationp lan. Additionally, unless exempted by a student's IEP, all students must successfully pass all end-of course (EOC) assessments they are required to take or meet the remediation required for the EOC assessment to receive academic credit for the applicable course and be eligible to graduate from high school. SMART CORE: Sixteen {16} units English: four ( 4) units (years) - 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th Oral Communicationso: ne-half( 1/2)u nit (1/2 year) Mathematics: four (4) units (years) (all students under Smart Core must take a mathematics course in grade 11 or 12 and complete Algebra II.)  Algebra I or Algebra A \u0026amp; B* which may be taken in grades 7-8 or 8-9  Geometryo r InvestigatingG eometryo r GeometryA \u0026amp; B* whichm ay be taken in grades 8-9 or 9- 10 B-32 *A two-yeara lgebrae quivalento r a two-yearg eometrye quivalentm ay each be counteda s two units of the four-unitr equirementf or the purposeo f meetingt he graduationr equirement,b ut only serve as one unit each towardf ulfillingt he SmartC orer equirement  AlgebraII  Choiceo f. Transitionst o CollegeM ath,P re-CalculusC, alculus,T rigonometryS, tatistics,C omputer Math, Algebra m, or an Advanced Placement math (Comparablec oncurrentc reditc ollegec oursesm ay be substitutedw here applicable) Natural Science:t hree (3) units (years)w ith lab experiencec hosenf rom  Physical Science  Biology or Applied Biology/Chemistry  Chemistry  Physicso r Principleso f TechnologyI \u0026amp; II or PIC Physics Social Studies: three (3) units (years)  Civicso r CivicsA/ mericanG overnment  World History  American History PhysicalE .ducationo: ne-half( 112)u nit (lt2 year) Note: While one-half (lt2) unit is requiredf or graduation,n o more than one (1) unit may be applied toward fulfillingt he necessaryu nits to graduate. Health and Safety: one-half (lt2) unit (lt2 year) Fine Arts: one-half ( lt2) unit ( lt2 year) CAREER FOCUS: Six (6) units - at least two of the Career Focus units must be of the same foreign language.1 All career focus unit requirementss hall be establishedt hroughg uidancea nd counselingb ased on the student's contemplatedw ork aspirations.C areerf ocusc oursess hallc onformt o the curriculump olicy of the district and reflect state curriculum frameworks through -course sequencing and career course concentrationsw here appropriate. ELECTIVES:F our (4) unitsp er districtg raduationr equirement The Smart Core, career focus, and elective units must total at least twenty-six (26) units to graduate per district requirement  CORE: Sixteen (16) units English: four(4) units (years)-9, 10, 11, and 12 Oral Communicationso: ne-half( lt2) unit (lt2 year) Mathematicsf: our (4 ) units( years) B-33  Algebrao r its equivalent*- 1 unit -  Geometryo r its equivalent*- I unit  All math units must build on the base of algebra and geometry knowledge and skills.  (Comparablec oncurrentc reditc ollegec oursesm ay be substitutedw herea pplicable) *A two-yeara lgebrae quivalento r a two-yearg eometrye quivalentm ay each be counteda s two units of the four (4) unit requirement Science: three (3) units (years)  at least one (1) unit of biology or its equjyalent  one (1) unit of a physical science Social Studies: three (3) units (years)  Civicso r governmento, ne (1) unit  World history, one (1) unit  U.S. history, one (1) unit PhysicalE ducation:o ne-half( 1/2)u nit (1/2 year) Note: While one-half( 1/2) unit is requiredf or graduation,n o more than one (1) unit may be applied towardf ulfillingt he necessaryu nitst o graduate. Healtha nd Safety:o ne-half( 1/2)u nit (1/2y ear) Fine Arts: one-half (1/2) unit (1/2 year) CAREER FOCUS: Six (6) units All career focus unit requirementss hall be establishedt hroughg uidancea nd counselingb ased on the student'sc ontemplatedw oik aspirations.C areerf ocusc oursess hallc onformt o the curriculump olicyo f the district and reflect state curriculum: framewoiksth rough course sequencinga nd career course concentrationws herea ppropriate. ELECTIVES:F our (4) unitsp er districtg raduationr equirement The Core,c areerf ocus,a nd electiveu nitsm ust total at leastt wenty-six( 26) units to graduatep er district requirement. Note: 1 Technically, foreign language is not required under Smart Core, but it is Cross Reference: Legal Reference: required for eligibility for the Challenge Scholarship as well as being necessary for admission to many colleges. It is included in this policy under the Career Focus for those reasons. Policy 4.45 Smart Core Curriculum and Graduation Requirements fef--the Class of 20 l O and AJ.l Classes Thereafter State Board of Education\nStandards of Accreditation 14.03 B-34 Date Adopted: Revised: Last Revised: August 18, 2005 November 16, 2006 July 16, 2009 B-35 CURRENT BOARD POLICY 5.20.1-WEB SITE PRIVACY POLICY The North Little Rock School District operates and maintains a web site for the purpose of infonning the citizens of the district about its activities. The web site does not use \"cookies\" or ISP addresses to collect or retain personally identifying infonnation about visitors to its web site nor is any such information given to ''third parties.\" Any data collected is used solely for the purpose of monitoring site activity to help the district improve the usefulness of the site to its visitors. The site serves no commercial purpose and does not collect any infonnation from individuals for such purpose. Photographs of students shall not be displayed on any page of the district's web site without the prior written consent of the parent ( or the student if 18 or older). The site provides for email communication between the District and individuals for the purpose of exchanging infonnation regarding the District and its activities or between teachers and their students. The site may also provide for password protected communication between the District and its staff. Legal References: 15 U.S.C.  6501 (COPPA) Date Adopted: November 16, 2006 Last Revised: November 16, 2006 B-36 PROPOSED POLICY REVISIONS-DELETIONS HA VE STRIKETHROUGHS AND ADDITIONS ARE UNDERLINED AND ITALICIZED 5.20.1-WEB SITE PRIVACY POLICY The North Little Rock School District operates and maintains a web site for the purpose of informing the citizens of the district about its activities. The web site does not use \"cookies\" or ISP addresses to collect or retain personally identifying information about visitors to its web site nor is any such information given to ''third parties.\" Any data collected is used solely for the purpose of monitoring site activity to help the district improve the usefulness of the site to its visitors. The site serves no commercial purpose and does not collect any information from individuals for such purpose. Photographs of students, when associated with the student's name, shall not be displayed on any page of the district's web site without the prior written consent of the parent (or the student if 18 or older). The site provides for email communication between the District and individuals for the purpose of exchanging information regarding the District and its activities or between teachers and their students. The site may also provide for password protected communication between the District and its staff. Legal References: Date Adopted: Last Revised: 15 U.S.C.  6501 (COPPA) November 16, 2006 July 16, 2009 B-37 Class North Little Rock School District 2700 Poplar Street P.O. Box 687  North Little Rock, Arkansas 72115-0687 501. 771.8000  www.nlrsd.k12.ar.us MEMORANDUM TO: Kenneth Kirspel, Superintendent FROM: Fran Jackson, Director of Student Affairs DATE: July 9, 2009 SUBJECT: Additions/Changes to 2009-2010 Student Handbooks On the following pages is the complete list of revisions to all of our student's handbooks for the next school year. Please accept these recommendations for additions and changes to the 2009-2010 student handbooks. C-1 PROIIlBITED CONDUCT an all three handbooks) The following is a list of behaviors not pennitted in the secondary schools in North Little Rock. 01 Possession of narcotic drugs, as defined by Arkansas Law or School Board Policy\nor using, under the influence, offering for sale, or selling alcoholic beverages or any narcotic drug, as defined by Arkansas Law or School Board Policy. 02 Possession of alcoholic beverages or using, under the influence, offering for sale, or selling alcoholic beverages or any narcotic drug, as defined by Arkansas Law or School Board Policy. 03 Smoking and/or possession of any tobacco and/or tobacco product paraphernalia. 04 Truancy - failure to abide by attendance rules. 05 Student assault. 06 Physical assault to a school employee. 07 Possession of a knife. 08 Possession of a handgun. 09 Possession of a rifle. 10 Possession of a shotgun. 11 Possession of a club. 12 Gang related activities-including belonging to or participating in secret societies of any kind. Gangs are prohibited on school grounds and at school-sponsored activities. Clothing, pins, and symbols of such organizations are also prohibited. 13 Vandalism - destruction of or the attempt to destroy school property. 14 Insubordination. 15 Disorderly conduct. 16 Explosives 17 Other 18 Bullying-behaviors that is intended to harass, intimidate, ridicule, humiliate or instill fear in another child. 19 Physical fighting. 51 Disregard (1) or disrespect (2) for directions of teachers or administrators. 52 Disregard (1) or disrespect (2) for directions of bus driver, lunch aides, or other authorized school personnel. 53 Disruption and/or interference with the normal and orderly conduct of school and school-sponsored activities. 54 Behavior that involves indecent and/or immoral acts. 55 Wagering or any form of gambling. 56 Stealing or the attempt to steal school property or the property belonging to another individual. 57 Cheating or copying the work of another student. 58 Excessive Tardiness to class. 59 Use of profanity, vulgar language or obscene gestures. 60 Committing extortion, coercion, blackmail or forcing another person to act through the use of force or threat of force. 61 Engaging in insults, verbal abuses such as name-calling, ethnic or racial slurs, or using derogatory statements to other students, school personnel, or other individual. 62 Hazing-including subjecting students to indignity, humiliation, intimidation, social or other ostracism, shame, or disgrace. 63 Sexual harassment. C-2 PhotoNideo Release an all three handbooks) The North Little Rock School District is inquiring whether your child can be photographed by still camera, movie camera or video camera by the District for possible use on www.nlrsd.kl2.ar.usNLRTVt,h e New Directions annual newsletter, the NLRSD Annual Report, district-authorized media (television) and/or press (newspapers), or other authorized video production representatives. If you agree, the North Little Rock School District may use your child's name, voice and likeness in any and all promotional material that benefits the district. Your child will NOT receive a publicity fee for publication of his/her photograph or use of video. 0 YES, I DO give permission for my child to be photographed by the North Little Rock School District or district-authorized media and/or press as outlined above. 0 No, I DO NOT give permission for my child to be photographed by the North Little Rock School District or district-authorized media and/or press as outlined above. Child's Name ------------------------ Parent/Guardian's Name -------------------- Parent/Guardian's Signature _________________ _ Address (please print) _________________ _ Phone --------------------------- Child's School ----------------------- Date --------------------------- C-8 VOLUNTEER SURVEY Qn all three handbooks) Act 603 of 2003 requires Arkansas schools to survey parents each year to see how they would like to be involved in the schools. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the form below. (You only need to complete one per school.) School: _______________ Teacher(s) ________ ----'Date: ____ _ Child(ren) and grade(s) Personal Information (PLEASE PRIN1) Volunteer's Name Address City State __ Zip Home phone Work Phone Email address Other Phone Emergency Contact Phone Important Medical Information (about volunteer) Affiliation (Check all that apply) -- Parent -- Other Relative __ Community Service -- Partner in Education -- PTA -- Athletic Booster -- Band Booster -- Other Volunteer Assignment Preferences How often would you like to volunteer? _ Once a week _ Twice a week __ Daily __ Monthly -- Occasionally _ Once a year Skills, hobbies, language or special interests that you wish to share : I would be willing to share my time / my occupation/ my skills: __ by participating in the projects and activities of Parent Organizations: _PTA, _ Band Boosters, _ Athletic Boosters, or _Other -- with an individual student or small group THISW ILLR EQUIREA BACKGROUNCDH ECK- SEEB ELOW (Tutoring or mentoring: Reading, Encourager Program, Big Brother/Big Sisters BIGS Program, Amigos, Watch D.0.G.S., Space Camp, Little Rockers) -- with a whole classroom (resource speaker, career experiences, travels, culture, art, hobbies/crafts, reading, experiments, learning centers, JUNIOR ACHIEVEMEN1) -- in support of school staff (Parent Center, clerical help, copies, phone calls, library, gardening, Drama Parent) -- by working at home to assist teachers and staff (cut out projects, bulletin boards, sew, gather materials, stuff envelopes, data entry) by serving on a building level or district level committee (Parent Involvement Committee, Biracial, Textbook adoption, Desegregation Monitoring, Community \u0026amp; Family Advisory Council, etc.) Background Check I give permission to perform a background check, as rec:uired by the NLRSD (see above) using the information provided below: Y N First Name: __________ _ MI: Last: ____________ _ Maiden or Other name(s) used: _________________________ _ Date of Birth: __ / _ / _ Race: Asian Black Hispanic White Other Signature __________________ _ Date: __________ _ C-9 TESTING High School As part of the Arkansas Comprehensive Testing, Assessment, and Accountability Program (ACTAAP), students in the North Little Rock School District will participate in a variety of state assessments. The Stanford Achievement Test -10 will be administered to students in grade nine. End-of-Course Exams for Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and Biology will be administered upon completion of the related courses. The Grade 11 Literacy Exam will be administered to all students in grade 11. As of the 2009- 2010 school year, the Algebra I End-of-Course Exam has been designated a \"high-stakes test\" by the Arkansas Legislature. Beginning with the 2009-2010 school year and thereafter, students who complete Algebra I during the seventh, eight or ninth grade, must attain a passing score on the End-of-Course Exam to receive credit for the course. Opportunities will be provided for remediation and retesting. Course credit will not be given until the test is passed. The English Language Development Assessment (ELDA) will be administered to students identified as English Language Learners. Additional information and specific test dates are available in each school's office. Middle Level As part of the Arkansas Comprehensive Testing, Assessment, and Accountability Program (ACTAAP), students in the North Little Rock School District will participate in a variety of state assessments. A combined Benchmark Exam and Stanford Achievement Test -10 will be administered to students in grades six, seven, and eight. End-of-Course Exams for Algebra I and Geometry will be administered upon completion of the related courses. As of the 2009-2010 school year, the Algebra I End-of-Course A Exam has been designated a \"high-stakes test\" by the Arkansas Legislature. Beginning with the 2009- W 2010 school year and thereafter, students who complete Algebra I during the seventh, eight or ninth grade, must attain a passing score on the End-of-Course Exam to receive credit for the course. Opportunities will be provided for remediation and retesting. Course credit will not be given until the test is passed. The English Language Development Assessment (ELDA) will be administered to students identified as English Language Learners. Additional information and specific test dates are available in each school's office. Elementary As part of the Arkansas Comprehensive Testing, Assessment, and Accountability Program (ACT AAP), students in the North Little Rock School District will participate in a variety of state assessments. The Qualls Early Learning Inventory and the Metropolitan Achievement Test - 8 will be administered to students in kindergarten. The Stanford Achievement Test - 10 will be administered to students in grades one and two. A combined Benchmark Exam and Stanford - 10 will be administered to students in grades three, four, and five. Students who fail to score a level of proficient on the state assessments will be required to participate in remediation. The English Language Development Assessment (ELDA) will be administered to students identified as English Language Learners. Additional information and specific test dates are available in each school's office. C-10 RECOVERING CREDITS an High School handbook) Students who fail a class have three avenues available for recovering credit:  summer school  credit recovery computer lab or class  retake the class during the regular school year. When students are recovering credits through summer school or credit recovery, both classes show on the transcript and both grades are averaged into the GP A. When students retake a class during the regular school year, the transcript will indicate a retake (RT) for the first year and will show an average of the two sets of grades for the year of the repeat of the course. Repeating Courses to Improve Grades Students who wish to improve a passing grade may only choose to retake the class during the regular school year. When students retake a class during the regular school year, the transcript will indicate a retake (RT) for the first year and will show an average of the two sets of grades for the year of the repeat of the course. an High School handbook) STUDENT SCHEDULING AND REQUESTING SCHEDULE CHANGES Student schedules are developed each year based upon the classes requested by the students during the previous spring scheduling process. Over the summer, school-initiated schedule changes to alternate course selections may be required if:  Class and certified staff availability is limited.  Master schedule conflicts impact placement.  Student does not have a full schedule as required by State law. After school begins in August, students may request schedule changes under the following guidelines:  The request must be made to the guidance counselor during the first week of school for a first semester course.  Students may request schedule changes for the second semester through the first week of the second semester.  Students must continue to attend all scheduled classes until the counselor has given them their official class change form.  The request may be granted or denied by the counselor.  In the case of a denial, students may appeal the decision to the building principal whose decision is final. The counselors will continue to process student requests until all approved requests have been processed and all students have been notifies of denied requests. After the second week of school, the only schedule changes will be those initiated by the school. These will be limited to changes required to meet State requirements or those related to an IEP. Some programs, like AP and 1B programs may limit, or not allow class changes in August. Parents and students should work closely with the AP and 1B coordinators and counselors in scheduling classes in these programs to avoid overloading the student. C-11 Un all three handbooks) Smart Core Informed Co~t Form Name or Student Name of Parent/Guardian ________________________ _ School ________________________________ _ School Address __________________________ _ District _____________________________ _ I baYc beaa inf'ormed or the Smart Cote cu.rricuhun and the required course or study {or p-aduatioa as well u the optioaa.l Core ClUTic.ulum and course ol stody for itraduation.. TILis document indiatd my choice~ c:urricuJum and CGaJ\"H of stody ,~ craduation foe the abon named msdenL Failure to comple1c the Smart Core curriculum for gradualioo may result in ocgativc conseqocnces such as CODditionaal dmission to oollcgc and ineligibility for scholarship progPmL  Mark the choice ~eleded with a c.bedunark: I select Smart Core curriculum (22 units) __ _ I select Core curriculum (22 units) __ Eapisb.  4 anits (ycan)  English 9., grade English 10'\" grade Englim 11\"' grade Eiiglisb 12'\" grade OraJ CommanlcatloDS- wut (1/2 year) Matb\u0026lt;DUlliCS  4 units (years) Algma I Algebra A \u0026amp; B (Grades 7-8  8-9) Geometry oc Investigating Geometry oc Gcomcny A \u0026amp; B Aisebnll Cboioc of: Transitions to College Math. Pro-Calculus. Cokulu,. TrigODOIDClry, Statistics. Computer Mad,. AJ.gdxa nt or an Advanced P1aibemcn' mathematics (Comparable COD~ ~t college c:ounu may be substitu\u0026amp;cd where applicable.) 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Sci.,..,. -3 uu!ts (yean) At least ooe (I) unit of BM\u0026gt;logy A Physical Scic:oce  Social SIDdla -3 unl1B (years)  Civics or government. 1/2 unit  World bistory I unit  U.S. bistocy 1 unit Physical Edocatloa-1 ouit (l/2 yea,)  Health and Sar.ti- uoi1 (l/2 year) FlDc Arts- unit (1/2 year) Career Focus - 6 units ___________________ .Parent/Guardian Signature __________________ .School Official Signature Date Date C-12 In all three handbooks  Breakfast price (K-12) - Paid $1.00  Lunch (K-5) - Paid $2.00  Lunch (6-12) - Paid $2.25 Reduced $.30 Reduced $.40 Reduced $.40  A la carte prices available in 6-12 grades C-13 Mille- $.35 Mille- $.35 Milk - $.35 North Little Rock School District Human Resources Office Memo to: Kenneth Kirspel, Superintendent From: Gregg Thompson, Director of Human Resources Date: July 8, 2009 Subject: Fringe Benefit Committee Update cc: Greg Daniels, CFO Sandy Lasley, Teacher Jeff Martello, Director of Finance Jerry Massey, Director of Plant Maintenance Malynda Sartin, Bookkeeping Debbie Sifford, Teacher Majoice Thomas, Teacher The Fringe Benefit Committee met on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 for the purpose of reviewing recommendations made by Lisa Boone, of EBI. The recommendations were reviewed and are listed below: I. Add long term disability insurance coverage ($500 per month) paid by the NLRSD, with an option for employees to purchase additional coverage. This was previously voluntary employee coverage with no district contribution. 2. Add short term disability insurance coverage ($200 per month) paid by the NLRSD with an option for employees to purchase additional coverage. This was previously voluntary employee coverage with no district contribution. 3. Retain accidental death/ dismemberment insurance at the current rate. 4. Change dental providers to Blue Cross Dental (previous carrier Delta Dental). Rationale being that Blue Cross is offering 100% coverage (no deductible for employees) on semi-annual preventative cleanings, in addition to increasing the number of local dentists in their physicians group. Individual employee dental coverage will be paid entirely by the district with no employee contribution necessary for individual coverage. The following school districts have chosen to use Blue Cross Dental in recent months: Pulaski County, Conway, Ft. Smith, and Greenbrier. 5. Retain the current VSP vision insurance provider with an option for employees to opt out of vision insurance if they wish to do so. 6. Retain the current Hospital Confinement Plan benefits but remove the school district from the liability associated with \"self-funding\" the insurance. Currently this is a \"self-funded\" plan, paid for by the NLRSD, placing the NLRSD liable for payment of benefits. It is advisable for the NLRSD to eliminate the \"self-funding\" of this insurance and let a private insurance provider assume the liability risks encountered with this type of insurance. 7. Retain the Retiree Life insurance currently offered\nsame benefits to retirees, but obtained by the NLRSD at a lower cost (17 less per employee) to the NLRSD. In summary, the recommendations enhance the benefits for district employees at no increased cost for employees or the district. For the same money spent by the NLRSD the recommendations provide additional insurance coverage for short and long term disability, with enhanced dental benefits, removes the NLRSD from the liability of \"self-funding\" hospital confinement plans, and provides the same benefits for retiree life insurance at a lower cost to the NLRSD. Greg Daniels, the Chief Financial Officer made a motion to adopt the recommendations\nJerry Massey, the Director of Plant Services seconded the motion. The committee voted unanimously to recommend the adoption of Mrs. Boone's recommendations. The enhanced insurance coverages and options for employees will provide one of the best fringe benefit packages offered by any school district in the state. As always, your careful consideration is appreciated. D-1 Revenue Current Taxes Pullback Delinquent Taxes Excess Commissions Land Redemption Penalties \u0026amp; Interest on Taxes Tuition-Summer School/Day Care Interest on Investments Soft Drink Sales Rentals Contributions/Donations Misc Rev From Local Tota I Local Revenue From Intermediate Source !Severance Tax !Other Revenue from County Tota I From Intermediate Revenue From state Sources Unrestricted State Equalization Aid Student Growth Funding Additional Base Fundina Other. Unrestricted Grants-in-Aid ~ .. % URT Sunnlement T rom State Sources R ue from State Restricted Regula~ Education Special 'Education Early Childhood M-to-M Non-Instr Pgms Total State Restricted Other Sources-Nonrevenue Insurance Reimbursement Sale of Eauioment Total Other Sources Total Revenue Operations Buildinq Fund Caoital Outlav Fund Federal Fund Child Nutrition Fund TOTAL REVENUE North Little Rock School District Period 12 - JUNE 2009 08-09 Budaet Per 12 Actual $16,000,000.00 $1,851,367.11 $5,285,000.00 $1,056,479.48 $1,337 000.00 $65 581.84 $298,400.00 $0.00 $174,150.00 $6,873.76 $399,285.00 $0.00 $159,120.00 $139,978.00 $693 000.00 5 334.33 lt50,000.00 2,401.32 it39.610.00 6A11.00 :~25.000.00 $5.310.00 $129,000.00 $3,079.91 $24 589,565.00 $3 142 816.75 $6,500.00 $0.00 $1,750.00 $0.00 $8,250.00 $0.00 $35,307,077 .oo $3,211,951.00 $0.00 $0.00 $771.865.00 $70.170.00 $2.000.00 S0.00 $200.000.00 S-402,795.00 $36.280 942.00 $3.684.916.00 $491,680.00 $0.00 $4,941,237.00 $650,109.83 $2,716,832.00 $103,960.00 $7,000,000.00 $1,838,475.91 $500,087.00 $14,727.30 $15,649 836.00 $2 607 273.04 $54 000.00 $7 239.94 $12 000.00 $0.00 $66 000.00 $7 239.94 $76 594 593.00 $9 442 245.73 $2 162 000.00 $20,375.46 $1 754,625.00 $191.634.89 $8 291.955.00 $3 697.561.21 $3.481.700.00 $340.201.66 $92,284,873.00 $13 692,018.95 0-1 YTDActual Balance 0/o $13,642,867.03 $2,357,132.97 85.270/o $8,590,626.48 -$3,305,626.48 162.550/o S1A10.342.91 -$73.342.91 105.490/o $486,798.36 -$188,398.36 163.140/o $204,872.91 -$30,722.91 117.640/o $95,740.44 $303,544.56 23.980/o $190,981.95 -$31,861.95 120.020/o $210,375.17 $482,624.83 3\nThis project was supported in part by a Digitizing Hidden Special Collections and Archives project grant from The Andrew W. 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