{"response":{"docs":[{"id":"bcas_bcmss0837_1037","title":"\"Little Rock School District Board of Directors' Meeting\" agenda","collection_id":"bcas_bcmss0837","collection_title":"Office of Desegregation Management","dcterms_contributor":null,"dcterms_spatial":["United States, 39.76, -98.5","United States, Arkansas, 34.75037, -92.50044","United States, Arkansas, Pulaski County, 34.76993, -92.3118","United States, Arkansas, Pulaski County, Little Rock, 34.74648, -92.28959"],"dcterms_creator":null,"dc_date":["2003-05"],"dcterms_description":null,"dc_format":["application/pdf"],"dcterms_identifier":null,"dcterms_language":["eng"],"dcterms_publisher":["Little Rock, Ark. : Butler Center for Arkansas Studies. 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May2003 n -o \u0026gt;::1m0 ~ C: .... 1:: Oz o\u0026gt;\na::10 om--\u0026lt;., ,CC:: -z ,on o--\u0026lt; F\nnm \u0026gt; F\n:: :,0 -om 55\ng r-:,o c\"i--\u0026lt; nl!! 0::10\ni::m l::n m8 Zz cil :3 0 0 z \"' ~ f. 0 C\" ~- c::)) \u0026gt; I. 11. 111. IV. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS REGULAR MEETING May 22, 2003 PRELIMINARY FUNCTIONS A. Call to Order B. Roll Call PROCEDURAL MATTERS A. Welcome to Guests 5:30 p.m. B. Presentation - Mabe/vale Middle School EAST Lab Students Kathy Farley, Instructor REPORTS/RECOGNITIONS/PUBLIC COMMENTS: A. Superintendent's Citations B. Remarks from Citizens (persons who have signed up to speak) Please note: Speakers will not be allowed to make any disparaging or critical remarks about individuals or employees of the District. Critical comments or complaints are processed through the District's complaint procedures, which afford the individuals to whom comments or complaints are directed, the opportunity for response and due process) C. Little Rock Classroom Teachers Association D. Joshua lntervenors REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS: A. Remarks from Board Members B. Desegregation Update C. Budget Update D. Construction Report: Proposed Bond Projects Status Report: Construction Projects E. Internal Auditors Report (\")~ \u0026gt; r= :\":0' C: cil o\u0026gt; :c:o:~:o \"'.., ::0 C: -z ::o\u0026lt;\"\u0026gt; ,o--~\u0026lt; ,- z \u0026lt;\"\u0026gt; en \u0026gt; F C ~ r: Occn - ::C:i, !i\nRegular Board Meeting May 22, 2003 Page 2 V. APPROVAL OF ROUTINE MATTERS: A Minutes Regular Meeting - 04-24-03 Special Meeting - 04-28-03 B. Personnel Changes VI. INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES DIVISION: A. Extension of EDS Contract B. Update on Progress to Complete Remaining Program Evaluations C. Grant Proposal - Enhancing Education Through Technology D. Art, Music and Drama Textbooks Adoption, Grades 6-12 VII. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION: A. Recommendations for Revision of the 2003-04 Student Handbook VIII. BUSINESS SERVICES DIVISION: A. Audit Report for June 30, 2002 and Extension of Audit Services B. Resolution: Fulbright Elementary School Property Approval of Offer and Acceptance C. Donations of Property D. Financial Report IX. SCHOOL SERVICES DIVISION: 1. Professional Teacher Appraisal System (PT AS) 2. Evaluation of Athletic Coaches X. CLOSING REMARKS: Superintendent's Report: 1. Dates to Remember 2. Special Functions XI. EMPLOYEE HEARINGS XII. ADJOURNMENT I. PRELIMINARY FUNCTIONS CA.LL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL Ill. PROCEDURAL MATTERS STUDENT PRESENTATION 111. REPORTS/RECOGNITIONS PUBLIC COMMENTS A. 1.IIAIIUN~ \\\n. I.IA B. CITIZENS COMMENTS D. JOSHUA ~a\n::.,7, i\\\\ 1 ~n Individual Approach to a World of Knowledge\" DATE: TO: FROM: PREPARED BY: SUBJECT: May 22, 2003 Board of Directors Dr. T. Kenneth James, Superintendent Bill Goodma~ May 2003 Construction Report, Bond Projects Total cost of projects that are under construction and financed through bonds is approximately $50,000,000. By comparison, last year at this time bond projects under construction totaled approximately $25,000,000. The present construction activity has reached a peak in terms of cost. In the future, this activity will slowly diminish as the construction projects in the District's schools are completed, particularly the larger schools. The trend is indicated by the number of completed projects that are shown in the May report. Bids on the addition and renovation of Dunbar Middle School were taken on May 9. The bids are being analyzed and the results will be known soon. The plan is to start construction in June and complete the project during the summer of 2004. Bids were taken on May 15 for the addition to McClellan High School. I am pleased to report that the low bid met our budget, and the letter of Notification of Award has been sent to the contractor. Construction will start within thirty (30) days. The following projects have been bid, contracts awarded, and construction has started: 1. New roof and an addition to J.A. Fair High School 2. Addition to Williams Elementary School and parking lot improvements 3. Computer Technology Center Phase II and miscellaneous upgrades to Metropolitan Vocational-Technical Center The classroom addition and new gymnasium for Hall High School is nearly complete. I hope you have an opportunity to tour these facilities. I think you will be pleased. Please call me at 447-1146 if you need additional information. 810 W Markham  Little Rock, Arkansas 72201  www.lrsd.k12.ar.us C'. ()1 \".2'\u0026gt;A '){)()()  C., . . C:()1 \".2') ,1 ')()'.\\') rn z -m\u0026lt;\nc z )\u0026gt; r)\u0026gt; C: 52 C\n:c Facility Name Administration Administration Carver Central Central/Quigley Central/Quigley Central/Quigley Facility Services Forest Park Hall J. A. Fair J. A. Fair J. A. Fair Mabelvale MS Mann McClellan McClellan Procurement Pulaski Hgts. Elem Pulaski Hgts. MS Southwest Southwest Student Assignment Williams Williams Wilson Wilson CONSTRUCTION REPORT TO THE BOARD MAY 22, 2003 BOND PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION Project Description Cost Fresh air system $55,000 Fire alarm $32,350 Parking lot $111 ,742 Renovation - Interior $10,200,266 Stadium light repair \u0026amp; electrical repair $100,000 Athletic Field Improvement $38,000 ' Irrigation System $14,500 Fire alarm $12,000 Replace window units w/central HVAC $485,258 Major renovation \u0026amp; addition $8,637,709 Roof repairs $391,871 Athletic Field Improvement $38,000 Irrigation System $14,000 Renovation $6,851,621 Partial Replacement $11,500,000 Athletic Field Improvement $38,000 Irrigation System $14,750 Fire alarm $25,000 Renovation $1 ,193,259 1 Renovation $3,755,041 Drainage/ street widening $250,000 New roof $690,000 'Fire alarm $9,000 Renovation $2,106,492 Parking expansions $183,717 Parking Expansion $110,000 I Renovation/expansion $1,263,876 Est. completion Date Jun-03 Jul-03 Jul-03 Dec-05 Jul-03 Jul-03 Jul-03 Jul-03 Aug-03 May-03 Aug-03 Jul-03 Jul-03 Dec-03 Dec-03 Jul-03 Jul-03 Jul-03 Aug-04 Aug-04 Aug-03 Aug-03 Jul-03 Jun-04 Jun-04 Jul-03 Nov-03 BOND PROJECTS CONSTRUCTION SPRING/ SUMMER 2003 t:.st. Completion Facility Name Project Description Cost Date Baseline Renovation $953,520 Dec-03 Brady Addition/renovation $973,621 Dec-04 Central Parking Student parking $50,000 Aug-03 Dunbar Renovation/addition $6,161,950 Aug-04 6 classroom addition \u0026amp; cafeteria/music J. A. Fair room addition $3,155,640 Feb-04 Forest Park Diagonal parking $111,742 Aug-03 McClellan Classroom Addition $2,155,622 Jul-04 Parkview Addition $2,121,226 Jun-04 Southwest Addition $2,000,000 Jun-04 Tech Ctr/ Metro Renovation Addition/Renovation - Phase II $2,725,000 Jun-04 Wakefield Rebuild $5,300,000 Jun-04 BOND PROJECTS PLANNING STARTED CONST. DATE TO BE DETERMINED t:.st. vomp1et1on Facility Name Project Description Cost Date Mitchell Renovation Unknown Pulaski Hgts. MS Energy monitoring system installation Unknown Rightsell Renovation Unknown Wilson Energy monitoring system installation Unknown Woodruff ParkinQ addition $193,777 Unknown CONSTRUCTION REPORT TO THE BOARD MAY 22, 2003 BOND PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED Facility Name Project Description Cost Administration Asbestos abatement $380,495 Administration Annex Energy monitoring system installation Alternative Learning Ctr. Energy monitoring system installation $15,160 Alternative Learning Ctr. Energy efficient lighting $82,000 Badgett Partial asbestos abatement $237,237 Badgett Fire alarm $18,250 Bale Classroom addition/renovation $2,244,524 Bale Energy monitoring system Bale Partial roof replacement $269,587 Bale HVAC I $664,587 Booker Energy efficient lighting $170,295 Booker Energy monitoring system installation $23,710 Booker Asbestos abatement $10,900 Booker Fire alarm $34,501 Brady Energy efficient lighting $80,593 Brady Asbestos abatement $345,072 Carver Energy monitoring system installation $14,480 Central Purchase land for school Unknown Central Roof \u0026amp; exterior renovations $2,000,000 Central Ceiling and wall repair $24,000 Central Fire Alarm System Design/Installation $80,876 Central Front landing tile repair $22,470 Cloverdale Elem. Energy efficient lighting $132,678 Cloverdale MS Energy efficient lighting $189,743 Cloverdale MS . Major renovation \u0026amp; addition I $1,393,822 Dodd Energy efficient lighting $90,665 Dodd Asbestos abatement-ceiling tile $156,299 Dodd Replace roof top HVAC $215,570 Facilities Service Interior renovation $84,672 Fair Park HVAC renovation/fire alarm $315,956 Fair Park Energy efficient lighting $90,162 Fair Park Asbestos abatement-ceiling $59,310 J. A. Fair Energy efficient lighting $277,594 J. A. Fair Press box $10,784 J. A. Fair Security cameras $12,500 Forest Park Energy efficient lighting $119,788 Fulbright Energy efficient lighting $134,463 Fulbright Energy monitoring system installation $11,950 Fulbright Replace roof top HVAC units $107,835 Fulbright Parking lot $140,000 Fulbright Roof repairs $200,000 Franklin Renovation $2,511,736 Gibbs Energy efficient lighting $76,447 Gibbs Energy monitoring system installation $11,770 Hall Asbestos abatement $168,222 Hall Energy efficient lighting $42,931 Hall Energy efficient lighting $296,707 Hall Infrastructure improvements $93,657 Hall Intercom Hall I Security cameras $10,600 est. compIetIon Date Mar-03 May-02 Oct-01 Dec-01 Jul-01 Aug-02 Dec-02 Mar-02 Dec-01 Aug-01 Apr-01 Oct-01 Feb-02 Mar-02 Sep-02 Aug-02 May-01 Dec-02 Dec-02 Oct-01 Aug-01 Aug-01 Jul-01 Jul-01 Nov-02 Aug-01 Jul-01 Aug-02 Mar-01 Apr-02 Aug-01 Aug-01 Apr-01 Nov-00 Jun-01 May-01 Jun-01 Aug-01 Aug-02 Sep-02 Oct-02 Mar-03 Apr-01 Jul-01 Aug-01 Jul-01 Apr-01 Aug-01 Feb-01 Jun-01 2 !%\u0026gt; \"D m\n:c ~ zz m r- !\"' z m-\u0026lt;\n:c z 'f!. ]\u0026gt; C g 0 X Facility Name Henderson Henderson Henderson Henderson IRC Jefferson Jefferson Laidlaw Mabelvale Elem. Mabelvale Elem. Mabelvale Elem. Mabelvale Elem. Mabelvale MS Mann Mann Mann Mann Mann McClellan McClellan McClellan McClellan McDermott McDermott Meadowcliff Meadowcliff Meadowcliff Metropolitan Metropolitan Metropolitan Mitchell Mitchell Mitchell Oakhurst Otter Creek Otter Creek Otter Creek Otter Creek Otter Creek Parkview Parkview Parkview Parkview Parkview Parkview Procurement Pulaski Hgts. Elem Rightsell Rockefeller Rockefeller Rockefeller CONSTRUCTION REPORT TO THE BOARD MAY 22, 2003 BOND PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED Project Description Cost Energy efficient lighting $193,679 'Roof replacement gym $107,835 Asbestos abatement Phase I $500,000 Asbestos abatement Phase 2 $250,000 Energy efficient lighting $109,136 Asbestos abatement $43,639 Renovation \u0026amp; fire alarm $1,630,000 Parking lot $269,588 Energy monitoring system installation $12,150 Replace HVAC units $300,000 Asbestos Abatement $107,000 Energy efficient lighting I $106,598 Renovate bleachers $134,793 Asphalt walks The total $1 .8 million Walkway canopies is what has been Boiler replacement used so far on the Fencing projects listed Partial demolition/portable classrooms completed for Mann. Security cameras $36,300 Energy efficient lighting $303,614 Stadium stands repair $235,000 Intercom $46,000 Energy efficient lighting $79,411 Replace roof top HVAC units $476,000 Fire alarm $16,175 Asbestos abatement $253,412 1 Engergy efficient lighting $88,297 Replace cooling tower $37,203 Replace shop vent system $20,000 Energy monitoring system installation $17,145 Energy efficient lighting $103,642 Energy monitoring system installation $16,695 Asbestos abatement $13,000 HVAC renovation $237,237 Energy monitoring system installation $10,695 Energy efficient lighting $81,828 Asbestos abatement $10,000 Parking lot $138,029 6 classroom addition $888,778 HV AC controls $210,000 Roof replacement $273,877 Exterior lights $10,784 HVAC renovation \u0026amp; 700 area controls $301,938 Locker replacement $120,000 Energy efficient lighting $315,000 Energy monitoring system installation $5,290 Move playground $17,000 Energy efficient lighting $84,898 Energy efficient lighting $137,004 Replace roof top HVAC $539,175 Parking addition $111,742 t:.st. 1.,\nompletlon Date Jul-01 May-01 Aug-01 Aug-02 Jul-02 Oct-01 Nov-02 Jul-01 Aug-01 Aug-02 Aug-02 Dec-02 Aug-01 Dec-01 Dec-01 Oct-01 Sep-01 Aug-01 Jun-01 May-01 Aug-01 Feb-02 Feb-01 Aug-02 Jul-01 Aug-02 Dec-02 Dec-00 May-01 Aug-01 Apr-01 Jul-01 Jul-01 Aug-01 May-01 Apr-01 Aug-02 Aug-02 Oct-02 Jun-02 Sep-01 Nov-00 Aug-01 Aug-01 Jun-01 Jun-02 Dec-02 Apr-01 Mar-01 Aug-01 Aug-02 3 CONSTRUCTION REPORT TO THE BOARD MAY 22, 2003 BOND PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED Facility Name Project Description Cost Romine Asbestos abatement $10,000 Romine Major renovation \u0026amp; addition $3,534,675 Security/Transportation Bus cameras $22,500 Southwest Asbestos abatement $28,138 . Southwest Energy efficient lighting $168,719 Student Assignment Energy monitoring system installation $4,830 Tech Center Phase 1 Renovation $275,000 Technology Upgrade Upgrade phone system \u0026amp; data Terry Energy efficient lighting $73,850 Terry Driveway \u0026amp; Parking $83,484 Terry Media Center addition $704,932 Wakefield Security cameras $8,000 Wakefield Energy efficient lighting $74,776 Wakefield Demolition/ Asbestos Abatement $200,000 Washington Security cameras $7,900 Washington Energy efficient lighting $165,281 Watson Energy monitoring system installation $8,530 Watson Asbestos abatement $182,241 Watson  Energy efficient lighting $106,868 Watson Asbestos abatement $10,000 Watson Major renovation \u0026amp; addition $800,000 Western Hills Asbestos abatement $191,946 Western Hills Intercom $7,100 Western Hills Energy efficient lighting $106,000 Williams Energy efficient lighting $122,719 Woodruff I Renovation $246,419 t:.st. c.\nompletIon Date Apr-02 Mar-03 Jun-01 Aug-00 Jan-02 Aug-02 Dec-01 Nov-02 Feb-01 Aug-02 Sep-02 Jun-01 Feb-01 Nov-02 Jun-01 Apr-01 Jul-01 Aug-01 Aug-01 Aug-02 Aug-02 Aug-02 Dec-01 Jul-01 Jun-01 Aug-02 4 !TI .z... m :,c z ~ )\u0026gt; C: !2 C\n:c MEMORANDUM I FACILITY SERVICES DIRECTORATE DATE: May 22, 2003 TO: Little Rock School District Board of Directors THROUGH: Dr. Don Stewart and Dr. Kenneth James FROM: ,~aton, Director of Facility Services SUBJ: Special Board Report: LRSD Construction Projects In response to questions raised by Board members during the April, 2003, Board meeting of the Little Rock School District Directors, the following report is submitted. This report is intended to bring you up-to-date on the overall status of the bond and major maintenance programs within the District. The general plan that the Administration is following is outlined in two documents. The first, dated June 22, 2000, is a Board-submitted and approved document that covers the phase-in of capital projects. The project list indicates two general categories: additions and renovations, which are then divided into general construction phases. The intent of this phased delineation was to provide general parameters as to how schools could expect their projects to be addressed during the administration of the bond program. Project phases were determined by a committee consisting of administrative and support members as outlined in the June 22 document. Capital consideration was given to present and future academic needs, the need for addressing overcrowding at schools, and the need for beginning major capital projects because of the length of time required and their complexity. In addition to these parameters, the committee also discussed ways to administer the bond program in order for all schools to immediately see the results of the support of their school and parents for the millage program. An update based solely on these phases is included in the report. The second document is a \"talking-paper\" that was presented to the committee in July of the same year outlining the general parameters of how the bond program should be administered. It goes on to explain, in addition to addressing the projects and the phases as outlined in the June 2000 letter, that we would attempt to phase the common-in-nature projects into multiple schools. These, although addressed separately by specific design and engineering firms, would be ongoing in conjunction with the general, major renovations listed in our phased report to the Board. To date we have adhered to the general parameters of the June 22 letter and the \"talking-paper\" of July 14. This has allowed us, as of the writing of this report, to have completed, have under construction, or have in design 313 of the 551 projects that were identified on the capital-bond list presented to the public in 2000. The most significant of the projects that have been completed or are planned for the immediate future can be found in the monthly bond report under Bond Construction Reports. The execution of the dedicated millage-program is slightly more complicated as the project-list is ever changing. As the Little Rock School District's projected projects surface based on their urgency, we are constantly adjusting the list and programming each year for what we feel can be accomplished. Our in-house workforce, while continuing to maintain the daily maintenance requirements as reported by our schools, is completing most of the minor dedicated-millage projects. The larger dedicated-millage projects, those requinng extensive design and accomplishment by contractors, are programmed under urgency-basis. We are continuing to expend some monies accomplishing minor landscaping projects and miscellaneous emergency asbestos abatements as necessary. We are also extending our dedicated millage-program-list into roofing, asbestos removal, and environmental design projects. Lastly, we are attempting to do dedicated millage projects in conjunction with bond projects at schools that will be under construction during the 2003 and 2004 school year. Included in this report is the planned program of major contracts in 2003 and 2004 that will be funded by dedicated millage. Our total expenditures for dedicated millage are expected to reach approximately $2,000,000 each year. The projects planned or scheduled for 2003 and 2004 that do not begin on time or extend beyond this timeframe will be rolled into the following year. It is possible for higher priority projects to supplant those on this list should emergencies develop with regard to heating and mechanical failures, roofing or structural failures, or as the opportunity to perform dedicated millage work presents itself as the bond program continues. DE:cg specialreport !XI \"D m\n,:, ~z z mr !\"' z -m\u0026lt; ~ \u0026gt;r \u0026gt; C: 2 C\n:,: t Little Rock School Distr1ct Associate Superintendent - Operations 810 West Markham Sueet Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: (501 )324-2009 Fax: (501)324-2023 June 22, 2000 To: Board of Directors FROM: ~~ictor Anderson, Associate Superintendent, Operations THROUGH: Leslie V. Carnine, Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT:- Phasing of Capital Projects A committee consisting of Victor Anderson, Wayne Adams, Junious Babbs, Doug Eaton, Brady Gadberry, Mark Milhollen, Sadie Mitchell, Lucy Neal, John Ruffins, and Don Stewart met to develop the phasing of the capital projects. A second committee consisting of Victor Anderson, Doug Eaton, Wayne Adams, Darral Paradis, and Don Stewart met to make the initial assignments of architects and engineering firms to projects. The phasing of the projects was done by category of projects. It was determined that_ design work would be grouped into several categories to include: building additions, asbestos removal, renovation projects with additions, renovation projects without additions, f,DA contracts, mechanical contracts, electrical contracts, security/ alarm upgrades, roofing contracts, paving contracts, athletic field renovations, and new school consrruction. Architectural firms will be selected to complete design work on the individual projects within the categories. The phasing of the projects follows: Maior Additions -Phase one Hall McClellan Mann MS Cloverdale MS Terry Otter Creek So:n:I -phasing of C\u0026lt;\npitd j:r:)JC:U I Board of Direct01_ June 22, 2000 Page2 Major Renovations - Phase One Central Mabelvale MS Bale Franklin Garland Jefferson Watson Major Additions -Phase Two Parkview J. A. Fair Dunbar MS Pulaski Heights MS Southwest MS Major Renovations - Phase Two Pulaski Heights Elementary Williams Woodruff New Construction - Phase Two West Elementary School Major Additions - Phase Three Metropolitan Romine Mai or Renovations -Phase Three Forest Heights Henderson Baseline Booker Brady Fair Park Fulbright Wakefield Western Hills Wilson BcMd -1=:\"1aSin, 0f capiu! prvjccu 2 !l' ~ m XI is zz ,m... !\" .z.... m XI z \u0026gt;,... \u0026gt; C: 52 C ::c Board of Directo1~ June 22, 2000 Page 3 Additions - Renovations -Phase Four Badgett Carver Chicot Cloverdale Elementary Dodd Forest Park Geyer Springs Gibbs King Mabelvale Elementary McDermott Meadow cliff Mitchell Rightsell Rockefeller Washington The following architectural / engineering firms that have been selected for the contracts are listed below. This list is not final, as all of the assignments to specific sites have not yet been made.  Central High School - Witsell/Evans/Rasco  Hall High School - Wittenburg/Delany/Davidson  McClellan High School - Stuck Associates  Mann Middle School - Simms/Grisham/Blair  Asbestos Removal - Morris and Jones Associates Approval is recommended. C: Don Stewart Mark Milhollen Sadie Mitchell Doug Eaton Darral Paradis 3 CAPTIAL PROJECTS TALKING PAPER July 14 2000 This report will comprise of general notes regarding Facility Services ideas on the implementation of the capital projects program. We propose to begin by awarding approximately 30-35 architectural/engineer contracts, both by subject matter and by individual projects so as to ensure a steady flow of contracts for construction. Architectural/engineer subject matters will be: ADA, asbestos, fire alarms, additions, civil, mechanical, recreational, structural, pavement, interior, and landscaping projects. All of the architectural/engineer contracts would cross the line between capital projects and dedicated millage. Funding for these architectural/engineer projects would primarily be capital monies\nyet, some would be funded with dedicated millage funds. The purpose of this report is to get a head start on the scope of work and designs, which is our major initiative during the first year of the bond issue. During this period of time, we will clarify the scope of work and begin preliminary designs once Architect/Engineer firms have been selected. As the projects progress and we are able to more clearly define the construction estimates, we will have a better idea of the remaining funds needed to carry out the projects and the time frame necessary. Architect/Engineer's will be detailed to look at projects covering a two to three year time span. FUNDING This will necessitate that funding be compiled for a three to four year period with the majority of the funds spent during the late half of the second, third and fourth years. This will be necessary because of the long lead-time that is needed to develop scopes of work and planning. It is perceived that 4.5 to 4.8 percent of the entire project list will be dedicated to Architectural/Engineer spending. If we identify forty million dollars in projects, we can expect to spend about 4.5 to 4.8 percent of that amount during the first year with the remaining expenditures arising from short term projects, which can be developed at a quicker pace. Many of the projects in the lower spectrum of the list above will be projects that can be more readily adapted because they can go to specialized Architect/Engineer firms. These projects have shorter design and construction times and would show a positive image to the public that we are implementing projects as quickly as possible. Initially, funding for these projects may have to be funded from the sale of bonds and later reimbursed through dedicated millage retrievals. ?' \"C m Al ~ z z m r- !T' .z.... m Al z \u0026gt; r- \u0026gt; C: 0 ::\nC\n\u0026lt;: Page Two, Continued Capital Projects GENERAL COMMENTS The basis for lumping contracts together is to offset the need to hire more people than necessary. It is anticipated that approximately 34 employees must be hired for the projects to support spending of the money derived from the dedicated millage\nthese employees will be at Facility Services, Procurement and Athletics. By lumping projects together, and writing contracts in such a manner that Architect/Engineer firms will provide some limited construction management experience, we can possibly derive complete control of the project for the anticipated six percent (6%) (plus reimbursable expense) of the overall project. This will give greater latitude in the authority of the Architect/Engineer's management of the projects in that one decision could be used across the board at numerous locations. Once the Little Rock School District derives a general scope that will apply to all schools, only minor decisions will need to be made to \"tweek\" the system. Contracts could be let crossing the number of schools and work could begin as soon as the first schools are under design. This will also allow us to spread the workload over small, medium and larger contractors. The same is true for such projects as fire alarms and other minor additions as they come aboard. Administrative Requirements Attached is an updated list of personnel that we feel is necessary to implement this program. There is a small deviation from the original list compiled. We are beginning to look at administrative requirements and we are in the process of reviewing computerized construction management software. The purpose of these programs will be to have multiple input in contract folders and more quickly document projects so as to allow the most current information available for reports and other information required. CONSTRUCTION VARIABLES The greatest construction variable will be the availability of contractors as the projects are developed. Certain projects are obviously going to attract large contractors where other projects may attract smaller firms. If we are smart in our packaging of these contracts, by pulling them together with similar items across individual school boundaries, we will have the flexibility of tailoring the projects Page Three, Continued Capital Projects based on the availability of contractors in the market. At the present time, the general outlook for large construction firms reveal that we are going into a moderate to heavy construction period. We are coming out of a rather heavy construction period and, hopefully, will catch these firms at a low point in their scheduling. Small construction companies will continue to be a problem, but it is hopeful that through specific solicitations, with an emphasis on minority and small business owners, we can attract new contractors to assist us in constructing our projects. SUMMARY The intent of this document is to present general possible areas for discussion. Definitive plans with regard to priorities, influx of funds and time schedule, and exact responsibilities have not been delineated. However, great thought has gone behind the general schemes listed here as to possible project implementation. DCE/apl/capproj !'\" z -m-\u0026lt;\no z \u0026gt;r \u0026gt; C: 0 =i 0\n:t: Construction Status: Special Board Report 5 May 2003 Major Additions -Phase one 1 Hall 2 McClellan 3 MannMS 4 Cloverdale MS 5 Terry 6 Otter Creek Major Renovations - Phase One 7 Central 8 Mabelvale MS 9 Bale 10 Franklin 11 Garland 12 Jefferson 13 Watson Major Additions -Phase Two 14 Parkview 15 J. A. Fair 16 Dunbar MS 17 Pulaski Heights MS 18 Southwest MS Major Renovations - Phase Two 19 Pulaski Heights Elementary 20 Williams 21 Woodruff New Construction - Phase Two 22 West Elementary School Major Additions - Phase Three Under Construction through 2003 Construction to begin 2003 through 2004 Under construction through 2004 Complete Complete Complete Under Construction through 2005 Under Construction through 2003 Completed Completed Deferred Completed Completed Construction to begin 2003 through 2004 Construction to begin 2003 through 2004 Construction to begin 2003 through 2004 Construction to begin 2003 through 2005 Construction to begin 2003 through 2004 Construction to begin 2003 through 2005 Construction to begin 2003 through 2004 Completed Not Scheduled 23 Metropolitan Construction to begin 2003 through 2004 !l1 24 Romine Complete .., m\n:c !S z Major Renovations -Phase Three z m r- 25 Forest Heights Not Scheduled 26 Henderson Not Scheduled 27 Baseline Construction to begin 2003 through 2004 28 Booker Not Scheduled 29 Brady Construction to begin 2003 through 2004\ns \u0026gt;. z- 30 Fair Park Not Scheduled m\"' o\"\"' \"'~ 31 Fulbright Complete no 0--\u0026lt; 32 Wakefield Construction to begin 2003 through 2004 z i5 --\u0026lt;z ~\u0026gt; 33 Wes tern Hills Not Scheduled n r- .... ~ n 34 Wilson Under construction through 2004 !I' Additions - Renovations -Phase Four 35 Badgett Deferred !l1 36 Carver Not scheduled C: m\ng 37 Chicot Not scheduled ~\u0026gt; ~~ 38 Cloverdale Elementary Not scheduled \u0026gt;-., --\u0026lt;\n:c 39 Dodd Not scheduled ~8 \"'~ 40 Forest Park Not scheduled i: 41 Geyer Springs Not scheduled 42 Gibbs Not scheduled 43 King Not scheduled 44 Mabelvale Elementary Not scheduled 45 McDermott Not scheduled !T1 .z... 46 Meadowcliff Not scheduled m\n:c z 47 Mitchell In design \u0026gt;r- \u0026gt; 48 Rightsell In design c:: E 49 Rockefeller Not scheduled C ::t: 50 Washington Not scheduled 2003/2004 Dedicated Millage Proposed Projects Projects Facility 1 Landscape To Be Determined 2 Misc Floors To Be determined 3 Envir. Design Mitchell 4 Envir. Design Rightsell 5 Asbestos Removal Meadowcliff 6 Asbestos Removal Franklin 7 Asbestos Removal Watson 8 Asbestos Removal Forest Park 9 Rest room Plumbing Repairs McClellan HS 10 Painting/Flooring J A Fair HS 11 Flooring Wilson 12 RoofRepl Fair Park 13 Park Lot Otter Creek 14 Gym Refinish Central HS 15 HVAC Cafe Wilson 16 HVAC Print Shop Metro HS 17 Bleacher Repl Booker 18 Park Lot Resurface Parkview 19 Park Lot Resurface Hall HS 20 Roof Repl. Design Booker 21 Roof Repl. Design Williams 22 Roof Repl. Design Forest hts 23 Roof Repl. Design Hall HS 24 Roof Repl. Design McClellan HS 25 Park Lot Resurface Admin 26 Park Lot Resurface Baseline 27 Park Lot Resurface Cloverdale el Date: May 22, 2003 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS To: Board of Directors From: sandy Becker, Internal Auditor Re: Audit Report - May This is the forty-third communication regarding status of the current year projects and reviews. Activity Funds a) Working with one high school, one middle school, and one elementary school to resolve financial issues in their activity funds. b) Reviewing monthly financial information for all schools and assisting in resolving balance issues. c) Training school staff at schools on financial processes by request. Activities Advisory Board (AAB) a) Working with the new Activities Advisory Board to develop plans for the new school year and beyond. b) Assist the Activities Advisory Board in its mission to strengthen the effectiveness and viability of activities in the District. c) Working with the Activities Advisory Board to provide ways to assist the different Booster groups in our schools. Board Policy and Regulation a) Coordinating development of payroll guidelines with Financial Services as part of Financial Services Section of the District Operations Manual. Technology a) Monitoring implementation of technology by participation in the technology committee( s). b) Monitoring technology plans to determine how use of technology will improve and streamline the workflow for staff persons. c) Participating with the Technology Committee. !\" \"C m\no ~ z z m,... Audit Report - May 2003 Page 2 of2 Training a) Served as a trainer for financial portion of Nuts \u0026amp; Bolts, Bookkeeper \u0026amp; Secretaries Training, Security Guard Training, individual school in-service meetings, and others as needed. Working to facilitate best means to improve financial processes and increase accountability for resources. Training new bookkeepers on bookkeeping procedures as requested. b) Placed training material, smart worksheets, and other helpful items on the Teachers Lounge section of the Little Rock School District web page. c) Coordinated guidelines and aids to inform and assist new activity sponsors of specific tasks relating to each activity. Added new checklist for spirit sponsors and smart spreadsheet for fundraiser reconciliation. This information is now in the Teachers Lounge section of the District web page. Audit Area Sampling and Review of Financial Procedures Other a) Pulling samples of district expenditures to test for accuracy, accountability, and compliance with District policies. Reviewing district payroll processes for compliance, economy and efficiency, internal controls, and cost control. Working with Financial Services Payroll on internal control and processing issues. b) c) d) e) f) g) a) b) Working with Financial Services on internal controls and rules for payroll processes and implementation of a new interface system. Monitoring other selected risk areas for efficiency, cost effectiveness, and compliance with District policies. Reviewing grant programs. Working with Child Nutrition on implementation of streamlined information processing system with Information Services and Child Nutrition Staff. Working with Information Services on streamlining of data processes regarding SIS reporting. Monitoring cost reduction efforts in the District. Monitoring payroll for compliance with internal controls. Provided technical assistance to school staff on grant writing. Serving as co-chair of Strategic Team One - Financial Resources. Problem Resolution a) I have made myself available to help resolve financial issues, assist in improving processes, and help find solutions to questions that arise. Please let me know if you need further information. My telephone number is 501-447-1115. My e-mail is sandy.becker@lrsd.org. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS May 22, 2003 TO: Board of Education FROM: r Beverly Williams, Director, Human Resources THROUGH: T. Kenneth James, Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: Personnel Changes I recommend the approval of the following personnel changes at the indicated positions, salaries and classifications. In accordance with A.C.A. 6-17-1502, it is recommended that one additional year of probationary status is provided for all teachers who have been employed in a school district in this state for three (3) years. Teachers with an effective date of employment after August 19, 2002 are considered intern teachers. Personnel Changes Page 2 May 22, 2003 NAME POSITION SCHOOL START DATE END DATE SALARY CLASS Resignationsff erminations Certified Employees Kellye, Darlene Reason: Terminated Kathy Burris Elem II ROCKEFELLER 8-9-00 4-24-03 New Certified Employees NONE 1-11 TCH925 Additional Years of Probationary Status Teacher FAIR Resignationsfferminations Non-Certified Employees Chacon, Nancy Reason: Accepted Another Position Eason, Mary Reason: None Given Henson, James Reason: None Given Occupational Ther. SPECIAL ED. 8-12-99 5-16-03 Pupil Personnel 11-15-02 CLOVERDALE MID. 4-25-03 Security Officer FAIR 8-29-88 5-4-03 60-17 AN925 1-01 FSH5 36-20 SOFR9 ANNUAL SALARY 35735.00 49224.00 7312.00 18404.00 Personnel Changes Page 3 May 22, 2003 NAME Hoover, Sin-Chun Reason: Personal Johnson, Lisa Reason: None Given Lancaster, Jason Reason: None Given Lee, Michael Reason: Abandonment Lloyd, Terri Reason: Accepted Another Position Sterley, Pamela Reason: Personal Enlow, Robert Kemp, Anita POSITION SCHOOL Interprete SPECIAL ED. Care Worker CARE Care Worker CARE Child Nutrition ROCKEFELLER Care Worker CARE Child Nutrition FORESTHGTS START DATE END DATE 1-22-01 3-14-03 10-14-02 3-31-03 10-1-02 4-11-03 9-9-02 4-24-03 9-23-02 4-17-03 4-4-03 4-17-03 SALARY CLASS 40-19 AN925 1-03 CARE 3-17 CARE 1-01 FSH5 4-01 CARE 1-01 FSH5 New Non-Certified Employees Child Nutrition 4-11-03 1-01 CENTRAL FSH5 Child Nutrition 4-14-03 1-01 ROCKEFELLER FSH5 ANNUAL SALARY 28764.00 6.431hr 9.151hr 7312.00 6.251hr 7312.00 7312.00 annual 1242.27 prorated 7312.00 annual 1333.13 prorated ~ \u0026gt;-  Z m\"' o--\u0026lt; \"'~ (\")(\") 0--\u0026lt; ~o ~s!'\n(\") r- --\u0026lt;~ (\") ~ ii:, C: m \"D \u0026lt;o \u0026gt;\u0026gt; ~~ \u0026gt;-,, --\u0026lt;\n:o ~8 \"'~\ni: r, C) ~ z --\u0026lt; \"D\n:o 0 c3 ,~.. !\" --\u0026lt;:,, m:,: ~- a, - 8E ::,,:~ \u0026gt;~ c- oc 5::!l\ns z:i Personnel Changes Page 4 May 22, 2003 NAME Porter, Ebony Rucker, Elnora Seawood, Ruthie Shelton, Annie Smith, John Walls, Angela Young, Vickie POSITION SCHOOL Child Nutrition ALC Custodian FRANKLIN Child Nutrition WESTERN HILLS Care Workers CARE Custodian FULBRIGHT Child Nutrition MCCLELLAN Custodian WASHINGTON START DATE END DATE 4-24-03 4-21-03 4-7-03 4-7-03 4-21-03 4-15-03 4-21-03 SALARY CLASS 3-01 FSH4 1-02 CUS928 3-01 FSH4 1-04 CARE 1-01 CUS925 1-01 FSH5 1-01 CUS925 ANNUAL SALARY 5687.00 annual 807.81 prorated 10737.00 annual 1750.00 prorated 5687.00 annual 1195.56 prorated 6.55/hr 5164.50 annual 842.04 prorated 7312.00 annual 1292.73 prorated 5164.50 annual 842.04 prorated TO: BOARD OF DIRECTORS FROM: Dr. Kenneth James, Superintendent PREPARED BY: Lucy Neal, Director, Technology and Media Services John Ruffins, Director, Computer Information Services DATE: May 22, 2003 RE: Extension of EDS Contract Background Information: After the successful millage campaign in May 2000, LRSD entered into a contract with EDS for consulting services related to the development of a new technology plan and with A TS\u0026amp;R for services related to improving the technology infrastructure. The development and approval of the LRSD Technology Plan 2001-2004 was a direct result of those consultant services. In the spring of 2001 the District again entered into a contract with EDS for a wide range of services that included project management (WAN, phone system, cabling, magnet media retrieval systems, E-rate assistance) and engineering services (e-mail conversion, network systems integration, help desk configuration and network training). That contract expires June 30, 2003. Projects completed under the EDS contract are WAN, phone system, cabling, magnet media retrieval systems, annual E-rate applications, e-mail conversion and help desk configuration. Network training materials will be on the web by May 15 and all sites will be cut over to the new network by June 15. At this time it is clear that District staff will continue to need a reduced level of support from EDS. The new network is complex and requires a high degree of technical skill to maintain and support. Because of the speed and intensity of technology projects over the last two years, District staff is not yet prepared to step in and assume total responsibility for the network. A gradual weaning from the expertise of the EDS engineers will take place over the next year as the LRSD technical staff grows in skill level. Other projects that continue to require assistance are E-rate applications, media retrieval system installations, and the technical specifications for the new technology center. EDS has been instrumental in our getting E-rate funding of $2.2 million in 2001-2002 with applications pending for 2002-2003 ($2.4 million) and 2003-2004 ($3.1 million). We are now in Program Review with our E-rate applications, requiring extensive documentation efforts. Having the expertise of . EDS as we go through the next year will be critical for successful implementation of these projects. Fiscal Impact: The amount of the EDS contract for a one year extension will be $252,000. Dedicated millage technology funds of approximately $2,000,000 are available each year for continuing technology support. The expense of the EDS contract extension would come from that fund. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve an extension of the technology support contract with EDS until June 30, 2004. Scope of Work-Project Management and Server Infrastructure Management July 1, 2003-June 30, 2004 EDS will work with LRSD personnel to support the LRSD network systems and to assist in the implementation of the Little Rock School District Technology Plan, 2003-2006 and integrate this plan into the District's Strategic Plan. Implementation of the District's Technology Plan will include the following tasks.  Project management for all components of the District's Technology Plan Implementation  Network systems maintenance support  Help Desk hardware and software maintenance support  Help Desk policies and procedures development  Remote management support In addition, EDS team members will continue to:  Participate in Technology Committee meetings  Assist in developing an evaluation process that will enable the District to monitor progress toward technology goals  Research specific District recommended software applications suitable for instructional applications delivered in a variety of ways  Conduct research in order to identify alternative funding resources  Assist LRSD in developing other corporate partnerships  Prepare public relations materials in order to communicate status to stakeholders EDS will establish objectives, standards, and procedures for the project team to help the District meet their goals. An integrated plan will define the activities to be performed, resources required for accomplishing the tasks, and assignment of responsibility and accountability. Scope of work provided by EDS for Little Rock School District will include the following components. Little Rock School District Server Infrastructure Management Software  Research specific District recommended software applications suitable for instructional applications delivered in a variety of ways EDS Tasks/Deliverables   Review software applications currently in use  Research software applications/alternatives (cost, functionality, etc.)  EDS will provide a summary analysis of instructional applications researched for installation on the District's Enterprise Network Server Infrastructure Management EDS Tasks/Deliverables  Provide Active Directory (AD) Maintenance and Support  Provide 2\"d level desktop support to the District's support personnel  Perform on-site routine maintenance of servers at the Technology Center  Monitor Technology Center network servers' performance  Update as needed the Site Administration Manual (SAM) for the Technology Center servers  Document network performance and develop a benchmark  Instruct District technology support staff on the LRSD network and maintenance procedures  EDS will continue to assemble and load the operating system for new servers.  EDS will install virus detection software on all new servers.  EDS will update and maintain DHCP servers.  EDS will maintain the network based home directories.  EDS will maintain Windows 2000 Terminal Services in remote administration mode on all Windows 2000 or above servers at the Technology Center.  EDS will maintain the backup solution for the Technology Center servers.  EDS will install and configure server-based instructional applications at the Technology Center as provided by the District.  EDS will perform periodic on-site testing to determine overall functionality and performance of the network.  EDS will develop SAM for new local servers up to the release of those servers.  EDS will assist LRSD in the development of network policies, processes and procedures. 2 Little Rock School District Server Infrastructure Management Server Infrastructure Instruction EDS Tasks/Deliverables  EDS will develop a structured training plan for LRSD personnel on the server infrastructure at the Technology Center.  EDS will provide instructional sessions on the following topics as they relate to the Technology Center server infrastructure. --Server Infrastructure Layout --Active Directory Design --Organizational Unit Design --User Import/Creation Process --Exchange Design --Trust Configuration --DNS Configuration --DHCP Scope Configuration --HEAT System Configuration --Backup Schedule --Anti-Virus Configuration Project Management EDS Tasks/Deliverables  Plan and facilitate regular meetings with project personnel including both LRSD staff and vendor team  Work with LRSD personnel to ensure execution of District's Technology Plan by coordinating all efforts of Project Team  Responsible for managing the following project components --Scope --Quality --Resources --Schedule --Communication --Contracts --Budget Other EDS Tasks/Deliverables  Participate in District Technology Committee meetings  Conduct research in order to identify alternative funding resources  Assist LRSD in developing other corporate partnerships  Prepare public relations materials in order to communicate status to stakeholders  Conduct research on appropriate evaluation process  Assist the District in future E-rate filings and applications 3 r, Cl ~ z -\u0026lt; \"t\u0026gt; ::c 0 6 ~ r- Little Rock School District Server Infrastructure Management  Coordinate the solicitation and aid the District in the evaluation of proposals received for additional RFPs  Consult in the technical specifications of the Technology Center  Coordinate ongoing construction activities as they relate to technology initiatives  Coordinate the integration of all site technologies into the District's technology initiatives Business Assumptions  EDS assumes LRSD will identify appropriate staff for the team with one individual appointed decision-maker. Contact information will be made available to the EDS team.  EDS assumes LRSD will provide temporary space for two offices (cubes) with networked PCs and phones.  EDS assumes LRSD will make facilities available when on-site visits are requested.  EDS assumes project team personnel will be available as needed.  EDS assumes all existing technology related information and data will be made available upon request.  EDS assumes LRSD will provide EDS personnel a safe and secure work environment free of harassment or hostilities. Technical Assumptions  LRSD will provide their technical staff appropriate training to ensure a fundamental understanding of Windows 2000 and Active Directory. EDS will not provide Microsoft Certified Training on any Microsoft product.  LRSD will provide technical staff to work along side EDS personnel on a daily basis so EDS can mentor staff on daily network operations and maintenance. issues.  LRSD technical staff will be required to attend the Instructional Sessions presented by EDS. EDS assumes LRSD technical staff will have the background and training to understand materials presented in these sessions and will be able to put it to use on the network infrastructure. 4 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS DATE: May 22, 2003 TO: Board of Education From: T. Kenneth James, Superintendent of Schools Re: Update on Progress to Complete the Remaining Program Evaluations Background Information: As you know, we have contracted with Dr. Steve Ross to complete the Literacy Program Evaluations. Dr. Ross and members of his University of Memphis team met with members of our elementary and secondary Literacy Team, Math and Science Team members, Dr. Ed Williams of PRE, and Dr. James on Wednesday, April 30th to discuss the scope of the project. The purpose of the study will be to evaluate the Literacy programs across the District. The research questions that will guide the study are: 1. What are the long-term impacts of the Literacy programs on student achievement in the Little Rock School District? a. Are there different impacts between alternative literacy approaches, such as ELLA with enhancements and SFA? b. What are the impacts of the overall program and the alternative specialized program on raising the achievement of African American students? c. What are the relationships between student and school variables as they affect alternative programs? d. What are the characteristics of effective schools or programs? 2. What are the reactions of teachers and District Literacy leaders toward the Literacy Programs with regard to implementation, professional development, resources, and effectiveness on teaching and learning improvement? The research study will have both quantitative and qualitative components. The focus group interviews started on May 1st . Recommendation: ~ It is recommended that the Board of Directors receive the report as presented. DATE: TO: FROM: PREPARED BY: RE: Background LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 May 22, 2003 Board of Education Dr. T. Kenneth James, Superintendent Linda Austin, Director of Planning and Development Lucy Neal, Director of Instructional Technology/Library Media Grant Proposal - Enhancing Education Through Technology Grant The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) released the Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) grant competition for proposals. The EETT competitive grants are made available through the U.S. Department of Education's No Child Left Behind legislation for the purpose of improving student academic achievement through the effective integration of technology. The goals of EETT are to: 1) improve student achievement through the use of technology\n2) assist every student to become technologically literate by the end of the eighth grade\nand 3) encourage the effective integration of technology. The District partnered with the North Little Rock School District and the Pulaski County Special School District to prepare and submit the Tri-District Technology Training for Teachers (T4) proposal. The three districts will collaborate on an innovative professional development project that will assist teachers in developing skills of integrating technology into the curriculum. The T4 Project includes a three-pronged approach to professional development: 1) facilitator-led technology seminars, 2) webbased technology training opportunities, and 3) the UALR Cyber Teacher program. Emphasis of all training sessions will be on integration of technology into the curriculum, not on learning to merely operate the software. All activities extend and enrich the technology plans of the three districts. If funded, Lucy Neal will serve as the T4 project director. The grant was submitted on May 5, 2003 in order to meet the May 5, 2003 submission deadline. Fiscal Impact The total one-year award request was $506,552.65. The LRSD will serve as the lead agency for grant management and fiscal responsibilities. The requested funds will be used to provide the following: 1) tri-district professional development activities\n2) purchased professional development and technical services to support professional development activities\n3) provide UALR tuition and laptops for 25 Cyber teachers to be selected from all three districts\nand 4) a computer lab for both Woodruff and Dodd Elementary schools. Local match is not required. Recommendation The staff requests approval for the submission of this grant. ~~ r-\n:a CD m ~ [S ::c r.-,\u0026lt;, -c\u0026lt;::\n:a c5 ~oz- ~~ p 0 0z ~ 5z en FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE CENTER 3001 South Pulaski  Little Rock, A R 72206  Phone (501) 447-3343  Fax (501) 447-7612 May 22, 2003 TO: ~ ~ Board of Directors FR~anny Fletcher, Director, Arts Department THROUGH: T. Kenneth James, Superintendent SUBJECT: 6-12 Art, Music and Drama Textbook Adoption Recommendation In accordance with the District's PN Agreement, the LRSD Art, Music and Drama Textbook Committee has completed the selection process for the 2003-2009 adoption cycle. Committee members voted unanimously to recommend the attached list of textbooks for adoption. DJF/rcm f) C 0 z :!:\n5z u, Music (6-8) ART, MUSIC AND DRAMA TEXTBOOK ADOPTION LIST 2003-2009 Share The Music, Compact Disc MacMillan/McGraw-Hill Silver Burdett Making Music, Compact Disc Pearson Educational Music (6-12) Music, Its Role \u0026amp; Importance in Our Lives Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Art (6-8) Introducing Art Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Exploring Art Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Understanding Art Glencoe/McGraw-Hill A Community Connection Davis Publications A Global Pursuit Davis Publications A Personal Journey Davis Publications Portfolios Pupil's Barrett-Kendall/Pearson Ed. Art (9-12} .,.. Discovering Art History ~~ Davis Publications, Inc. 0\u0026gt; mo ~!\n%:Z \u0026gt; rn Discovering Drawing z\u0026lt; ~ Davis Publications, Inc.\no\nill :c: Exploring Visual Design Davis Publications, Inc. ?\"'~ Art Talk \u0026gt;ID Glencoe/McGraw-Hill c\u0026lt;= 0~ =IZ ill~ Art in Focus c3: .\n.,.: ,n\u0026lt; !\" Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Creating \u0026amp; Understanding Drawings Glencoe/McGraw-Hill ~~ The Jeweler's Art ,....\n,:, ID m Davis Publications, Inc. ~ is %r- ... c ~ ...\n,:, 15 o~z- The Photographic Eye ~~ ~ fn Davis Publications, Inc. Art (AP} Gardner's Art through the Ages Harcourt !\"' 0 0 z Stokstad's Art History ~ 0 Prentice-Hall (Pearson Ed.) z rn History of Art Prentice-Hall (Pearson Ed.) Art Synetics Davis Publication .!=.. z :,, :z c- Design Synetics :,.\n.\n. u Davis Publication A Short Guide to Writing About Art Addison Wesley (Pearson Ed.) The Annotated Mona Lisa University Press Centennial Drama (9-12) The Stage and the School Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Basic Drama Projects Perfection Learning 2002-2003 MUSIC, ART AND DRAMA TEXTBOOK SELECTION COMMITTEE  ~~ 0  me =:i !\nSCHOOL SUBJECT AREA NAME :c\nz!  cn z\u0026lt; Co ~!\" Kayen Baker Gibbs K-5 Music 0\no\nRita Bledsoe Booker K-5 Music A:c:l Sharon Boyd-Struthers Rockefeller K-5 Art Robert Brack Central 9-12 Music Cynthia Buehling Western Hills/Dodd K-5 Music Susan Crosby Southwest 6-8 Music s Edward Duncan Forest Heights 6-8 Music ~  DI Carole Dyson Williams K-5 Art C: C: c!!? Don Enderson Central 9-12 Art =iz Al~ Kathy Goodwin Meadowcliff K-5 Music c3::: ,:,\u0026lt; Jeaneau Julian Parkview 9-12 Music -,n !\" Susan King Hall 9-12 Art Karen Lawson Franklin K-5 Music Olen McCoy McClellan 9-12 Art Kelly Mcintire Booker K-5 Art Boyce Pearson Fair Park K-5 Music Susan Purvis Gibbs K-5 Art ~~ ..... ,,, Barbara Strickland Williams K-5 Music a,m ~ is Becky Webb Dunbar 6-8 Music :c,.... .....,. C...:. Lucy Willis-Washington J. A. Fair 9-12 Art \"o'cz5 Mary Zies King K-5 Art ~- :!!l~ Robin Miller-Bookhout Mann 6-8 Art -\u0026lt; fn Edgar Porchia Henderson 6-8 Art Susan Chambers Mann 6-8 Art Legail Biggs Parkview 9-12 Drama Roxie Hannah Mann 6-8 Drama !\"'I C Ex-Officio Members 0 z .... 5 Judy Magness School Board z Tyrone Harris Principal (/) Felicia Hobbs Principal Danny J. Fletcher Arts Director TO: FROM: SUBJECT: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS May 22, 2003 Board of Directors Linda Watson, Assistant Superintendent Kenneth James, Superintendent 2003-2004 Recommendations for the Revision of the Student Handbook The District-wide Student Handbook Committee is recommending the attached revisions to the Student Handbook. The old information is presented in regular print, the revised information is present with a strike through, and the new information is presented in bold print. .\u0026gt;,, .x ~~ en :c ~,....,8.... c: en \u0026gt;~\n3!\" z !\"' C 0 z ?. 5z en DRAFT STUDENT CONDUCT CODE 2003-2004 ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND SENIOR IDGB SCHOOL STUDENTS Rule 1: Dishonesty Cheating on tests, (plagiarism) or copying the work of another student/person will not be tolerated. For all offenses involving academic assessments, the student will receive a grade of zero on the assessment or test. Forgery of parent's/guardian's signature(s) or falsifying information will not be tolerated. Rule 6: Failure to Serve Detention A student who fails or refuses to serve detention when directed to do so by a school administrator or other authorized school personnel will be disciplined according to the Student Handbook. Rule 7: Using Verbally Abusive Language, Obscene Gestures, or Fighting Words The use of profanity, inflammatory or verbally abusive language, obscene gestures, intimidation and/or the instigation of a fight or altercation are prohibited in the school environment. Peer Mediation/Conflict Resolution is required. Rule 8: Smoking or Use of Smokeless Tobacco Smoking or possession of matches, lighters, lighter fluids and/or tobacco products of any kind on school district property, at a school-related activity or on the school bus is prohibited. (Arkansas Code 5-78-101-102) First Offense: Enrollment in, and completion of, a smoking H88808B education program. Enrollment documentation required. Three days in-school suspension. Three days out of school suspension for failure to complete the program. Second Offense: Enrollment in, and completion of, a smoking cessation program. ..-\n11rolleui11t IIHHHU!ntation is HlfHind. Three to five day in Hhool sHspension out of school suspension and probation. Failure to complete cessation program will result in long-term suspension recommendation. Third Offense: Enrollment in and completion of a smoking cessation program. Enrollment documentation required. Long-term suspension recommendation. Note: A student found in possession of matches, lighters, lighter fluids and/or flammable products on school buses will be required to attend a student/ parent/ administrator conference within twenty-four hours of the incident. 2 Rule 14: Gambling Playing a game of chance for something of value will not be tolerated. First Offense: Suspension: 3-5 days and probation (regular schedule schools) Suspension: 4-6 days and probation (block schedule schools) Second Offense: Long-term suspension recommendation Rule 18: False Alarm The act of pulling or attempting to pull or calling in an alarm of a fire, bomb threat or other emergency without a lawful purpose is prohibited. The act of communicating a false alarm to or about a school, a school bus, at a school-sponsored or related activity or any public facility is a Class D Felony. Fire Marshall and/or Police notification is required. (Arkansas Codes 5-71-210, 6- 18-502, and 6-17-113) First Offense: Second Offense: Long-term suspension recommendation Expulsion recommendation Rule 21: Repeated Violation of Category 1 Offenses Rule 21A. Habitual or repeated violation (3 or more times) of school rules and regulations will not be tolerated. First Offense: Suspension: 3 days (regular schedule schools) Suspension: 4 days (block schedule schools) Second Offense: Suspension: 5-10 days and probation (regular schedule schools) Suspension: 6-10 days and probation (block schedule schools) Third Offense: Suspension: Long-term suspension recommendation Rule 21B. Repeated Violation of Category 2 Offenses A student who repeatedly violates Category 2 Offenses will be disciplined. l. The violation of a single rule two (2) or more times, or 2. The violation ofa combination of rules two (2) or more times. First Offense: Second Offense: Suspension: 10 days and probation Long-term suspension recommendation 3 .\u0026gt;.. x,.  !!l (J)::c ~,....,8.... C: (J) \u0026gt;\n!i =oi .(J ) z Rule 24: Harassing Communications Harassing communication on school property is prohibited. The use of the voice, telephone, telegraph, mail, E-mail, Facsimile (Fax), or any other form of written, verbal, or electronic communication that intimidates, bullys, annoys, causes alarm, or threatens harm to another person, is deemed in violation of this rule. To knowingly allow another person to use a telephone or other electronic device under your control for such a purpose is a crime. To violate another person by using sexually explicit language or gestures is also prohibited (see the Anti-Harassment Policy, p. '54). (Arkansas Code 5-71-208) First Offense: Second Offense: Suspension: 10 days and probation Long-term suspension recommendation Rule 25: Forgery or Falsification of Information The act of falsifying teacher/administrator or school staff signatures or information on official school records, hall passes, documents, and any items requiring staff signatures will not be tolerated. First Offense: Second Offense: Third Offense: Suspension: 5 days (regular schedule schools) Suspension: 6 days (block schedule schools) Suspension: 10 days Long-term suspension recommendation 4 A committee, composed of elementary principals developed the Elementary Tardy And Early Check-out Policy. The policy was then presented to all of the elementary principals, during a principals' meeting, for their review and input. A needs assessment is provided so that the Board can understand why a policy is needed. (The needs assessment will not be printed in the Student Handbook). NEEDS ASSESSMENT The elementary principals are concerned about the excessive amount of student tardies and early check-outs that most of them are experiencing in their schools. They explained that some parents are bringing students to school late, in excess of 20 times in one nineweeks and some as late as 12:00 noon. In addition, some parents are checking students out prior to the end of the school day because they do not want to be in line with the cars and buses at the end of the school day. The principals expressed that students are missing an extreme amount of instructional time\nbut they (the principals) are held accountable for students' academic achievement. Elementary schools have a 5 and 1/2 hour instructional day with a 2 and 1/2 hour uninterrupted literacy block which generally occurs during the morning school hours. Most tardies occur in the morning\ntherefore, students are missing the entire literacy block. Since the federal government has mandated NCLB legislation, it is imperative that students are at school and participate in the literacy block ELEMENT ARY TARDY AND EARLY CHECK-OUT POLICY DEFINITION A student receives a tardy when he/she fails to be in the classroom or other assigned location by the time the tardy bell stops ringing. A student receives an early checkout when he/she exits school prior to the end of the school day (when the last bell has rung). CONDITIONS 1. There are generally no excused tardies or early student check-outs. However, an exception will be made if the student is delayed or checked out early due to official school business, illnesses or medical appointments (documentation is required on the day the child returns to school) or for other reasons approved by the building administrator, such as an accident or other emergency. 2. Generally, school/class tardiness or early check-outs will not affect a student's citizenship grade. In those cases, however, when the persistent efforts of school personnel fail to eliminate tardiness or early check-out, or if 5 ~~ r-:,, Cllm ~~ :,:,...,.,. C...:.\n,, i5 .o,,z_ !..:.:.l ~,... -\u0026lt; rn f\u0026gt; C 0 z ~ 0z en the student refuses to accept an assigned sanction, the citizenship grade may be lowered by a building administrator. 3. The Tardy and Early Check-out Policy becomes effective one week after the opening of the school year to allow students time to learn the school. 4. Tardies and early check-outs will accumulate on a semester basis. PROCEDURE 1. On the first unexcused tardy or unexcused early check-out, the teacher/administrator will record the tardy or early check-out, document the amount of time missed and warn the student. Parent/guardian notification is required. 2. On the second unexcused tardy or unexcused early check-out, the teacher will record the tardy, document the amount of time missed and warn the student. Parent/guardian notification is required. 3. On the third unexcused tardy or unexcused early check-out, the teacher will document the amount of time missed and the student will be sent home for a required parent conference. NOTE: The conference may be held via telephone. 4. On the forth and fifth unexcused tardy or unexcused early check-out, the building administrator will contact the parent and may elect one of the following procedures, based on the conditions existing in his/her school. A disciplinary sanction will be assigned from the following alternatives: a. Early morning, after school, lunch, or recess detention hall b. In-school time out, or in-school suspension 5. On the sixth and seventh unexcused tardy or unexcused early check-out, the student will receive a two-day short-term suspension. 6. On the eighth and ninth unexcused tardy or unexcused early check-out, the student will receive a five-day, short-term suspension, which may be served in an elementary ALE, if space is available. The parent must provide transportation to the ALE. If the student is tardy while he/she is assigned to an Elementary ALE, another day is added to the ALE assignment. No student will remain in an Elementary ALE for tardies or excused early check-outs more than ten days. 7. If the student continues to be unexcused tardy and/or is checked out early from school unexcused, whether in an elementary ALE or his/her regular school, the student will be recommended to be long-term suspended and assigned to an ALE for a minimum of 20 days. 8. A student who continues to accumulate excessive (10 or more times) tardies and/or early check-outs will be reported to the appropriate agency. 6 The following information is being recommended for review and adoption by the Director of Pupil Services, Coordinator of Health Services, Drug Free Schools Coordinator, school nurses, and a parent. ADMINISTERING MEDICATIONS TO STUDENTS Schools are responsible for providing students the opportunity to take prescription and non..:prescription medications that have been provided by the parent/guardian. Written permission from the parent/guardian must be received before the medication may be administered by school personnel. Narcotic pain medication will not be administered at school. Students who have recently had surgery or a medical procedure and need prescribed pain medication should not attend school. The LRSD Health Services Department is responsible for providing procedures for the safe administration of medications and will provide training for non-nursing personnel on appropriate methods of administering medications. In case of an anaphylactic reaction, or the risk of such a reaction, or severe asthma attack, a school nurse or trained designated staff may administer emergency oral, injectable or inhalation medication to any student in need thereof on the school grounds, in the school building, or at a school function according to the Standing Orders of the school physician or the student's primary care physician. Medication Containers All medication brought to school must be in the original container. Prescription drugs will be in the original bottle with proper label indicating student's name, administration time and dosage. Non-prescription drugs will be in the original container with the original label which will indicate reason for use. Medication is not to be sent in any other container or wrapper (e.g. Saran Wrap, aluminum foil, lunch box, etc.). Parents will be notified if medication has been sent in an inappropriate container. Pharmacists can be encouraged to provide the medication in two appropriately labeled bottles so one can be left at school. Medication Transit Between Home and School Parents of students in elementary and middle school who take prescription medication are responsible for bringing the medication to school. Elementary and Middle school students are not to transport their own prescription medication. Parents are responsible for picking up any unused medication. (The only exception to this is asthma inhalers, Epi-Pens, and antibiotics, which may be carried to and from school by the student.) Permission and Accountability of Medication Parents will provide a written permission slip for any medication that is to be administered by school personnel. When the parent brings the medication to school, the number of pills will be counted, ( or the amount of liquid measured). This counting will be done by the 7 p C 0 z ~ 5z u, parent and a school district employee. The name of the medication, dosage, and amount will be recorded on the BSS (Medication Permission Slip). This information will be dated and signed by the parent and school employee. The amount of medication brought by the parent should not exceed the amount needed for one month. Middle School Students Middle school students may carry their own non-prescription medications and certain prescription medications that have been approved by the school nurse. These medications will be limited to one (1) full day's supply and must be in the original container. All other prescription medications must be kept in the health room or office under lock. Middle school students may carry their inhalers. They are encouraged to report any use of inhalers to the school nurse. Nurses will verify any medication at the request of the school administrators. Senior High Students Senior high students may carry their prescription and non-prescription medication, limited to one (1) full days supply. Routine verification by the school nurse is not required but nurses will verify any medication at the request of school administrators. Student Responsibility It is expected that Senior High and Middle School students will be responsible and report to the school nurse's office to take their medication at the appropriate time. STUDENTS ARE NEVER TO GIVE OR RECEIVE MEDICATION FROM OTHER STUDENTS. 8 Pursuant to the requirements of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation the following information is to be provided to parents: TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS At the beginning of each school year, the District will notify parents/guardians that they may request information regarding the professional qualifications of students' classroom teachers. Parents/guardians may be given timely notice that the students have been assigned,.or have been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by teachers who are not fully certified. SAFE AND UNSAFE SCHOOLS Safe Schools Safe schools are those where students, staff members and visitors feel safe and welcome and have the opportunity to learn, teach, work, and engage in activities without being threatened, intimidated, bullied, harassed, or made the victim of crime. Such schools provide an environment in which students are challenged academically, respected and supported socially and emotionally by peers and staff, held accountable for their actions, and able to work without fear. Perhaps, most importantly, a safe school is one where students are connected and feel a part of the school. This broad definition of a safe school extends the concept of safety beyond the realm of physical well-being to include the related areas of social climate and order. Unsafe Schools For the purpose of NCLB, the definition of a persistently dangerous public school implies a pattern of unsafe behaviors as demonstrated over time, not just a single event. The committee recommended a period of two consecutive years, during which the following are evidenced, establishes the condition of \"persistently unsafe.\" A school would be considered persistently dangerous if the following conditions are observed: 1. For each year during the past two consecutive years, the school has had a federal or state gun-free school violation as allowed by the USC and/or Arkansas Criminal Code Annotated, or at least one violent criminal offense has been committed on school property (Violent criminal offense means homicide, rape, robbery and/or aggravated assault), and 2. For each year during the past two consecutive years, the school has experienced expulsions for drugs, alcohol, weapons or violence that exceeds 3% of the total school population as reported on October 1st of each year. A parent/guardian of a student, who is attending an unsafe school, may transfer to another school that has been determined to be safe, under the above guidelines. All such request should be directed to the LRSD Student Registration Office (447-2950). 9 ~~ r- :,0 a,m ~ lS :J: r.... C: -0 .... :,0 c5 Oz -o- ~~ ~~ f) 0 0 z ~ 6z u, != T 2 )\u0026gt; .z.. '.j\n,- \" SEMESTER EXAM EXEMPTION FOR SENIOR STUDENTS SECOND SEMESTER ONLY Students in the second semester of their 12th grade year may be exempt from semester exams in a maximum of four (4) classes if they meet the following requirements. 1. The student shall not accumulate more than three (3) excused absences, and shall have no unexcused absences, in the class. 2. The student shall not accumulate more than one (1) tardy in the class. 3. The student shall not receive a citizenship mark of two (2) or higher in the class. 4. The student shall earn a grade of eighty percent (80%) or higher in the class for each of the nine weeks' grading periods. The student's semester grade shall then be calculated by taking the average of the two nine weeks' grades. S. The student shall receive no out-of-school suspensions or expulsions in the said semester. 6. The student shall obtain consent from a parent or legal guardian for the particular class. 7. If the student qualifies for an exemption but chooses to take a semester exam in order to raise his or her grade, the resulting semester grade cannot be lower than the average of the two nine weeks' grades. Authorized Use of Computer Networks Regulations I. Purpose To establish regulations for the appropriate use of the District computer network by students. II. Definitions Chat room: A variation of the interactive messaging board, a chat room is a web site for live, online conversation in which any number of computer users can type messages to each other and communicate IRT (In Real Time). These messages usually appear on an area of the screen next to the user's nickname or handle. Most chat rooms have a particular topic (which you are expected to discuss), but some chat rooms are purely for meeting other people. Other chat rooms are designed as elaborate 3-D environments, where you select an avatar that represents you in this virtual meeting place. Instant Messaging: (IM) - A technology that gives users the ability to identify people online and to exchange messages with them in real time. Referred to by many as the \"coolest way to communicate online since e-mail,\" it typically works like this: The instant messaging system alerts you whenever somebody on your \"buddy list\" is online and trying to contact you via your computer. That person can then initiate a chat session with you and both parties can type text messages back and forth. Hate site: A hate site is defined as, \"an organization or individual that advocates violence against or unreasonable hostility toward those persons or organizations identified by their race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender or disability. A hate site also includes organizations or individuals that disseminate historically inaccurate information with regards to these persons or organizations for the purpose of vilification.\" E-mail: The process by which messages are sent electronically across computer networks. Flaming: To send an e-mail message that is abusive or that offends. Typing in all capital letters is considered shouting and may be offensive. Internet: A network of computer networks. Networks in the Internet are connected so that they can communicate with others regardless of their manufacture. Spamming: To send an annoying or unnecessary message to a large number of people. An example might be a chain letter asking a user to forward the message to x number or people. 11 ~~ r-\n:c ID m ~ [S :::c r... C: \"II ...\n:c i5 Oz \"II- ~~ ... r-\u0026lt; !TI r\u0026gt; C 0 z ~ 5z u, Virus: A computer program that uses various techniques to duplicate itself and travel between computers. Viruses can cause serious damage to computers such as erasing important data or crashing a system. III. Regulations General 1. Computer systems and networks are provided for conducting school business and for the educational benefit of students. They are not intended for private or personal use. 2. Users of the network are responsible for following local, state, federal and international laws. This includes copyright laws. 3. Users are responsible for the use of their own account, including security and proper use. Users are not to allow others to use their password. 4. Users are responsible for respecting the policies of other networks which they access and adhering to those policies. 5. Users may not deliberately damage or disrupt a network or computer system. System components such as hardware, software, property or facilities shall not be destroyed, modified or abused. Examples of activities that are prohibited are altering security codes or passwords and introducing computer viruses. 6. No LRSD network, phone, or computer system will be used to intimidate, threaten or harass. 7. Users will not use the LRSD network for financial or commercial gain or to advertise, promote or endorse products or personal services. 8. The District will not be responsible for financial obligations or legal infractions arising from unauthorized use of the system. 9. Network resources, information and electronic mail are not guaranteed to be private. Routine maintenance and monitoring of the system may lead to the discovery that a violation of a law or regulation has occurred. If there is reasonable suspicion that a law or regulation has been violated, an investigation will be conducted. Hardware 10. Only authorized individuals will install, service or maintain District-owned hardware. Software 11 . Only software authorized by the District may be installed on computer hardware. 12. Only authorized individuals will install software on District equipment. 12 Internet 13. The purpose of providing Internet access to students is for educational benefit only. 14. Before a student is allowed to access the Internet, a Student Use Agreement must be signed by the student and the parent/guardian each school year. 15. E-mail accounts will be issued to secondary students in grades 6-12. Elementary students will not be issued individual e-mail accounts but may be provided access to e-mail through a classroom account. 16. Users will not post personal contact information about themselves or other people. 17. All users should observe network etiquette. Users are expected to be polite and use appropriate language. Using vulgar or profane language is not appropriate. 18. Engaging in flaming or spamming is not appropriate. Students are prohibited from using chat rooms and instant messenger services. 19. Use of the system to access, store or distribute obscene, pornographic or inappropriately suggestive material is prohibited. 20. Use of the LRSD networks and computers to access, store, or distribute materials or sites that are considered racially derogatory or \"hate sites\" is strictly prohibited. 21. Students are to report any inappropriate material they access to a teacher or other staff person. Students are not to share inappropriate materials or their sources with other students. Supervision of the Computer Network 22. Coordination of the District computer network is under the supervision of the Superintendent or designee. At the building level, the principal or designee will be responsible for coordination of activities related to the network. 23. The principal or designee will establish a system that ensures that all students receive instruction on District policies that address computer systems and networks. The principal or designee will also establish a process for supervision of students using the system and will maintain user and account agreements. 24. Any user who violates this policy and accompanying regulations is subject to Joss of computer, phone, and network privilege as well as other District disciplinary actions. 13 \u0026gt;s :. -.,. \u0026gt;!!l Cl) :c i,..8...- c: Cl) \u0026gt;~ o=I .C l) z f) C 0 z ~ 5z en School Little Rock School District Authorized Use of Computer Networks Student Use Agreement Student Section ----------------------------- Student Name _______________ Grade ______ _ I have read the District Authorized Use of Computer Networks Policy. I agree to follow the rules contained in this policy. I understand that if I violate the rules my computer privileges can be terminated and I may face other disciplinary measures. Student Signature ______________ Grade ______ _ Parent or Guardian Section I have read the District Authorized Use of Computer Networks Policy. I hereby release the District, its Board of Directors, staff, employees, and any institutions with which it is affiliated, from any and all claims and damages or any nature arising from my child's use of, or inability to use, the District computer network. This includes but is not limited to claims that may arise from the unauthorized use of the system to purchase products or services. I will instruct my child regarding any additional restrictions I wish to be followed in addition to those outlined in these regulations. I will emphasize to my child the importance of following the rules for personal safety. I give permission for my child to use the District computer system and network, and certify that the information contained in this form is correct. Parent Signature ______________ Date _______ _ Parent Name ---------------Phone- ------ Home Address _________________________ _ Parent's e-mail address _____________________ _ 14 '54.n Individual Approach to a World of Knowledge\" May 22, 2003 TO: Board of Directors FROM: ~ Mark D. Milhollen, Manager, Financial Services THROUGH: Donald M. Stewart, Chief Financial Officer T. Kenneth James, Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: Audit Report for June 30, 2002 and Extension of Audit Services Background Information: The District's Annual Financial Audit for the fiscal year 2001-2002 has been provided to you under separate cover for your review. The audit was prepared by Thomas and Thomas, Certified Public Accountants and has been reviewed internally by the Financial Services Department. In June of 1999 the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) issued Statement No. 34, Basic Financial Statements-and Management's Discussion and Analysis-for State and Local Governments. The purpose of this new financial reporting model is to provide more understandable and useful financial reports to a wider range of users than the previous model\nhowever, the GASB34 format created a whole new and different way ofreporting than has been used in the past. Because of the new method of preparing financial statements and the complications involved with the reporting transition, it is our desire to extend the auditing services of Thomas and Thomas for another auditing cycle. A more detailed description of the audit can be found in the Management's Discussion and Analysis on pages 3-10 of the audit report. Mr. Don Smith, the managing partner of the Little Rock office of Thomas and Thomas, will make a presentation and answer questions at the Board Agenda meeting. 810 W Markham  Little Rock, Arkansas 72201  www.lrsd.k12.ar.us c\nn1-~?4_ ?nnn  fax: 'i01-124-2032 !JI m ~ 0 -n (\") ~ f) 0 0 z ::c emn ~ 6z en ------------- Fiscal Impact: The fee for the annual audit will not exceed $53,000 which includes a 3% increase over the previous year. Recommendation: We recommend that the audit be approved as submitted and that the contract with Thomas and Thomas to provide audit services be extended through June 30, 2004. At the end of the 2003-2004 cycle, the Board will send out an RFP for audit services. TO: FROM: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS May 22, 2003 Little Rock School District Board of Directors Doug Eaton, Director of Facility Services THROUGH:~ T. Kenneth James, Superintendent of Schools ~ ur. Donald M. Stewart, Chief Financial Officer SUBJECT: Resolution: Sale of Fulbright Elementary School Property The Little Rock School District has recently received an offer of $250,000 for portions of the property of Fulbright Elementary School. In order for this sale to be considered by the Board, a resolution must be made to excess this property in order to dispose of it according to operating procedures. It is requested that the Little Rock School District approve the attached resolution for the excessing of the property at Fulbright Elementary School. The Offer and Acceptance for this property is also attached at this time. Once the Board has approved the Resolution to excess the property, we recommend acceptance of the offer. DE:cg Attachment: 1. Resolution 2. Offer and Acceptance .\u0026gt;.. x,. \u0026gt;!!l V,::,: ,~....8.- c: V, \u0026gt;c5 o~ .V , z p 8 z ~ 6z V, !J:l m ~ 0.. , (\") ~ (\") ::,: m V, ,.:.: 2 )\u0026gt; 2 (\" .'..D. (I FULBRIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROPERTY RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Little Rock School District of Pulaski County, Arkansas, herein called \"District,\" is the owner of the following described lands located in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas: Land lying in the County of Pulaski, State of Arkansas, to wit: Part of Section 28, T-2-N, R-13-W and\nWHEREAS, said lands are hereby found to be surplus to the needs of the District and are, accordingly, no longer needed for school purposes and should be abandoned and sold\nand, WHEREAS, in order to convey merchantable title to said lands, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, it is necessary to secure releases of said lands from the liens of several mortgages or deeds-of-trust securing bonds issued by the District\nand it will be necessary in order to secure such releases that the District place the proceeds of the sale in the Building Fund of the District to be used exclusively for either repairs or new construction of buildings and other facilities for school purposes of the District. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District of Pulaski County Arkansas: 1. That the administration take the necessary measures to offer for sale the abovedescribed surplus lands that are no longer needed for school purposes. 2. That no offer be accepted except by resolution of this Board convened in a legal meeting. 3. That the proceeds, if any, from the sale of said lands be placed in the Building Fund of the District and will be used exclusively for either repairs or new construction of buildings and other facilities for school purposes. 4. That a certified copy of this Resolution be delivered to the several trustees of the mortgages and deeds-of-trust presently encumbering the above-described property with this Board requesting that, upon receipt of such certified Resolution, said corporate trustees forthwith release, in recordable form, the above-described lands from each of the separate mortgages and deeds-of-trust aforesaid, as same are applicable to each corporate trustee. ADOPTED: STATE OF ARKANSAS) ) ss COUNTY OF PULASKI ) President, Board of Directors Secretary, Board of Directors Subscribed and sworn to before me this ____ day of ________ , 2003 . Notary Public My Commission Expires: ___________ _ \u0026gt; x \"ti  \u0026gt;~ \"':c i8 ,- re: (/) \u0026gt;c5i o=I(./ ) z ~ i 0.. , 0 ~ :c m (/) fl 8 z ~ 5z (/) ?\u0026lt; n 5 (/) z G') ~ ~ ~ (/) != T 2 ), z (\"' ,).\u0026gt;. r, OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE St. James United Methodist Church{hereinafter referred to as the \"Buyer\") hereby offers this the 16th day of May , 2003, to purchase the Property {as hereinafter defined) from Little Rock School District known henceforth as {\"SELLER\"), pursuant to the following terms and conditions {which are referred to herein as the  Agreemenr): 1. PURCHASE AND SALE: Seller agrees to sell to Buyer, and Buyer agrees to purchase from Seller, for the consideration set forth herein and subject to the terms, conditions, and provisions hereinafter stated, certain real property {the \"Property\") located in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, being approximately described as follows: That real property described on Exhibit \"A\" attached hereto, being an undeveloped parcel of land on the north side of Pleasant Valley Drive immediately to the east side of Fulbright Elementary School, the precise boundaries of such undeveloped parcel of land to be more particularly described on a survey of the area to be prepared as set forth in Paragraph 5 below (being approximately 4.04 acres), which precise boundaries must be mutually agreed upon by Buyer and Seller. 2. PURCHASE PRICE: The total purchase price which Buyer agrees to pay and which Seller agrees to accept for the Property is the sum of $250,000.00. 3. PAYMENT OF PURCHASE PRICE: The purchase price shall be payable in cash at Closing. 4. TITLE INSURANCE: {a) Within twenty-one (21) days from acceptance hereof, Buyer shall obtain, at Buyer's sole expense, a commitment for an American Land Title Association {AL TA) owner's title insurance policy, with Buyer as the Named Insured, committing to insure the Buyer's fee simple interest in the Property to Buyer in the amount of the purchase price issued by a company authorized to insure title to real property in the state of Arkansas, {the \"Title Commitment\"). If the Title Commitment shows special exceptions to title other than those standard exceptions contained in the AL TA commitment form, and where such special exceptions relate to restrictions, conditions, defects or other matters which would interfere with Buyer's use or adversely affect the title of the property, then within ten days of delivery of the Title Commitment, Buyer shall deliver written notice thereof to _Seller which notice shall state specifically those exceptions to which Buyer objects. All objections not specifically enumerated in such notice shall be deemed to be waived by Buyer. {b) Upon Buyer's delivery of notice of objections to Seller, Seller shall have twenty-one (21) days within which to cure such objections to Seller's satisfaction. If, within such twenty-one day period, Seller fails to cure and/or have waived such objections and exceptions to Buyer's satisfaction then this Agreement shall terminate in which event all Earnest Money paid or deposited by Buyer shall be returned to Buyer within seven (7) days. At Closing, or as soon thereafter as practical, a policy of title insurance issued pursuant to the Commitment shall be issued to Buyer, which Policy shall have the so-called standard exceptions removed therefrom. 5. SURVEY: Buyer shall, prior to Closing, contract for, at its sole cost and expense, a certified topographical land survey of the Property to be made by an Arkansas-licensed engineer or surveyor showing the following: Adjacent roads, building lines, a metes and bounds description showing the beginning point, the distance and bearing from a readily ascertainable point {such as a street intersection), and the course, bearing and measured distances of all boundary lines\nmonuments or stakes found and set\nany building setback lines\nlocation, dimensions, area, and street address of all buildings and the distance from each side of the building to the property line, location, size, and physical evidence of any building, fence or hedge near any property line\nphysical evidence of any possible easement, power line, pipeline, manhole or drain outlets\nand encroachment or overlapping of improvements\nlocation of all utilities contiguous or adjacent to the Property\nFlood Plain designation\nelevations/distance to the property lines from the center line and roadway pavement edge for Pleasant Valley Drive and the location and recording references of all easements or other locatable encumbrances or restrictions affecting the Property which are established by any recorded instrument. Such Survey shall be dated and all particulars shall be signed and sealed by the aforesaid surveyor or engineer. 6. CONVEYANCE: Conveyance shall be made to Buyer, or as directed by Buyer, by general warranty deed. At the time of Closing, the Property shall be free of any liens and mortgages of any kind. 7. TAXES: Seller warrants that all taxes and other assessments on the Property are paid {or will be paid at the Closing) down to and including the immediate past real estate tax year. General taxes for the current real estate tax year shall be prorated between Buyer and Seller as of the Closing Date, based on the most current statements. Oastjames2rev4 I 403 Seller shall provide to Buyer a copy of the most recent Real Estate Property Tax Bill for the Property. Seller warrants that there are no special tax assessments levied against the Property and none are anticipated and the Property does not lie within the boundaries of any existing improvement districts. Seller has no knowledge of any improvement districts that are in the process of being formed within whose boundaries the property lies. Buyer hereby recognizes, acknowledges, and agrees that during Seller's ownership of the Property, it has been exempt from such taxes. s. CLOSING: The Closing (hereinafter referred to as the \"Closing\") shall take place at the offices of Standard Abstract and Title Company, 3420 Old Cantrell Road, Little Rock, AR 72202 on or before June 30, 2003, (said date is herein referred to as the \"Closing Date\") or at such other time and place mutually acceptable to both parties. 9. POSSESSION. Possession of the Property shall be delivered to Buyer upon the Closing Date. 10. EARNEST MONEY: Buyer shall tender a check for Five Thousand Dollars and no/100's ($5,000.00), to be deposited with Standard Abstract and Title Company, 3420 Old Cantrell Road, Little Rock, AR, 72202 upon acceptance, which shall apply to the Purchase Price or Buyer's closing costs at Closing. If title requirements are not fulfilled, or other conditions in the Agreement are not satisfied, and as otherwise provided in the Agreement, all of the Earnest Money shall be promptly returned to the Buyer. If Buyer fails to fulfill its obligations, the Earnest Money may be retained by Seller as liquidated damages or Seller may refund such Earnest Money and bring legal action against Buyer. 11. CLOSING COSTS: Unless otherwise agreed by Buyer and Seller, the party indicated below will pay transaction costs: Buyer: Premium for owner's title insurance policy, Premium for mortgagee's title insurance policy, IRS notification form, Recording fees, Preparation of loan documents, Preparation of conveyance documents, Escrow fees, Documentary stamps, Other charges customarily paid by Buyer, Title examination or search fees. 12. CONDEMNATION: In the event that during the period of time after the date of this \"Agreemenr and prior to the Closing Date, any portions of the Subject Property taken in condemnation or under rights of eminent domain (or conveyed in lieu thereof), Seller shall notify Buyer in writing of such condemnation or conveyance in lieu thereof, and Buyer may, at its option, either: (1) terminate this \"Agreement\" in such case neither party shall have any further liability under this \"Agreement\"\nor (2) receive a pro-rata reduction in such Purchase Price, based on a revised survey, and proceed to consummate this \"Agreemenr as to the remaining portion of the Property in accordance with the terms and provisions of this \"Agreement\". 13. ZONING: Buyer's obligations pursuant to the Agreement are conditioned upon Buyer receiving, prior to Closing, such authority, consent or action that affirms the Property is so zoned by any governmental body, code, law, regulation or ordinance to permit the use of the Property by the Buyer for its intended development, and Buyer has obtained the necessary building, construction, sign, operating, driveway and regulatory permits. Seller agrees to cooperate with Buyer by providing assistance as might be necessary in any way to accommodate the completion of this specific zoning and permitting process to construct and operate the property for its intended use provided, however, Seller shall not be required to incur any costs associated with such assistance. If both parties make the best efforts to accomplish the zoning and it is not accomplished prior to the Closing Date, Seller may extend this Agreement in thirty day increments until the zoning process is completed and permits are issued. 14. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD SURVEY AND SELLER'S WARRANTY: Seller will provide any Environmental Hazard Survey, or other environmental information of any kind that may have any bearing on Buyer's purchase of the Property, that Seller has in its possession to the Buyer within ten (10) days after acceptance of this Agreement. Seller states that to its knowledge, without independent inspection or investigation, there are no environmental problems that exist and no Hazardous Materials are present on the Property. oastjames 2 \u0026gt; x ~ - ~~ en :c ,~...,8... c: en \u0026gt;c51 =oi e. n z !\"'I 0 0 z ~ 6z en !:D m ~ .0... , C') ~ C') :c m en Seller hereby warrants that to its knowledge: (1) The Property is free from any use or occupancy restrictions\nexcept those imposed by applicable ordinances and regulations of the State of Arkansas and except restrictions of record. (2) Seller has received no notice of alleging or claiming any violations of zoning, health, environmental, or other laws, rules or regulations affecting the Property and Seller has no knowledge of any such violations and will promptly notify Buyer if, prior to closing, Seller receives any such notices. (3) To Seller's knowledge, without independent inspection or investigation: a. The Property has never previously been used as Landfill or as a dump for garbage, refuse, or hazardous materials. b. There are no areas on the Property where Hazardous Materials have been disposed of, released or found and Seller knows of no storage or disposal of any Hazardous Materials on the Property. Neither are there any storage tanks, either above or below ground and there are no underground pipes or lines on the Property except for facilities of public utility companies. c. There has been no leaking or intentional disposal of material of any type onto the Property and no permits for Hazardous Materials of any nature have been granted on the Property. (4) For purposes of the agreement, \"Hazardous Material\" means and includes (i) any asbestos or insulation or other material composed of or containing asbestos, or (ii) any hazardous, toxic or dangerous waste, substance or material defined or designated as such in any Federal, State or local statute, law, ordinance, code, rule, regulation, order or decree regulating, relating to, or imposing liability or standards of conduct concerning, any hazardous, toxic or dangerous waste, substance or material, including radioactive materials, or concerning air, land or water pollution, as now or at any time hereafter be in effect. Buyer shall have the right to conduct a Phase 1 environmental survey of the Property, and should the results of that survey indicate the presence of Hazardous Materials, then Buyer shall have the right to conduct further testing. Buyer shall have 30 days from the date this Agreement is signed to complete the Phase 1 audit, and shall have the right to terminate this Agreement in the event the audit reveals the presence of hazardous materials. Buyer agrees to return the Property to its original condition and protect and hold seller harmless for any personal injury or property damage that might occur as a result of this testing and audit. 15. REAL ESTATE BROKERS: Buyer is not responsible for any real estate commission as a result of this transaction. 16. ASSIGNMENT. Buyer shall have the right to assign all rights pursuant to this Agreement to one or more parties who will be entitled to receive the conveyances and all rights pursuant hereto at Closing. 17. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE: Time is of the essence with this Agreement. 18. PARTIES BOUND: The terms and provisions of this \"Agreement\" shall inure to, extend to and be for the benefit of the heirs, successors, assigns and legal representatives of the respective parties hereto. 19. NOTICES: Any notice, demand or request which may be permitted, required or desired to be give in connection herewith shall be in writing and deemed given when directed to the Seller and Buyer by U.S. mail, Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, at the respective addresses of Buyer and Seller. In the event such notice or other communication is effected by personal delivery, the date and hour of actual delivery shall fix the time of notice. Notices shall be as follows: TO BUYER: TO SELLER: oastjames St. James United Methodist Church Attn: Dr. Guy Whitney 321 Pleasant Valley Drive Little Rock, AR 72212 Little Rock School District Attn: Dr. Kenneth James 810 West Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 3 20. ENTIRE AGREE~ENT: This Agreeme~t shall ~epresent the entire agreement by and between the parties hereto, except as o_therw1se provided for herein and It may not be changed except by written agreement duly executed by the parties hereto. 21 . FURTHER ACTS: In the event any supplemental agreement or writing contemplated hereunder is not executed at or prior to the Closing through oversight or otherwise, the terms and provisions of this Agreement shall nevertheless survive the Closing of the sale and purchase and shall continue in full force and effect until all such obligations are fully performed and satisfied. 22. AUTHORITY: Each of the parties to this Agreement warrant and represent that it has the power and authority to enter into this Agreement in the names, titles and capacities herein stated and on behalf of any entities, person, estate, or firms represented by such party, and that all Federal laws in order for Seller to enter into this Agreement have been complied with fully. 23. SEVERABILITY: If any provisions of this \"Agreement\" shall, for any reason whatsoever, be held to be a violation of any applicable law, and so much of said \"Agreement\" is held to be unenforceable, then the invalidity of such specific provisions herein shall not be held to invalidate any other provisions herein which shall remain in full force and effect. 24. CONFIDENTIALITY: Seller agrees that this Agreement, its concept, and all terms and negotiations relating to its development are strictly confidential and not to be discussed with any other parties other than those directly involved in the development of this \"Agreement\" except to the extent required by Arkansas law. 25. DEFAULT: If Seller shall fail to consummate this Offer and Acceptance for any reason other than Buyer's default or the termination of this Offer and Acceptance pursuant to a right to terminate given herein, Buyer may enforce specific performance of this Offer and Acceptance or may bring suit for damages against Seller. If Buyer shall fail to consummate this Offer and Acceptance for any reason other than Seller's default or the termination of this Offer and Acceptance pursuant to a right to terminate given herein, Seller shall have the right to have the earnest money paid to Seller as liquidated damages for the breach of the Offer and Acceptance or return such Earnest Money and bring legal action. 26. EXPIRATION OF OFFER: This offer shall expire, if not accepted, by 3:00 PM on the 30th day of -~M=a=...y __ , 2003. 27. GOVERNING LAW: This Offer and Acceptance shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Arkansas. 28. oastjames RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL: A) Church. If at any time after Closing, Buyer elects not to utilize the Property for church related purposes and elects to sell the Property to a third party, Buyer hereby grants to Seller a right of first refusal to purchase the Property. If Buyer receives a bona fide offer which it intends .to accept (an \"Offer\") to purchase all or any part of the Property (the \"Offer Property\"), the terms and conditions of the Offer (the \"Offer Terms\") will be conveyed to Seller in writing within five (5) days following Buyer's determination that it will accept the Offer. Seller will have ten (10) business days following its receipt of the Offer Terms within which to notify Buyer in writing of its acceptance of the Offer Terms (the \"Acceptance Period\"). If Seller accepts the Offer Terms, Buyer will sell the Offer Property to Seller pursuant to the Offer Terms and Seller will purchase the Offer Property, provided Buyer's title is free and clear of all liens and encumbrances except easements and restriction of record at such time which do not materially adversely affect the value or use of the Offer Property. Should Seller fail to give timely notice of its acceptance of the Offer Terms as provided above, Buyer may proceed to accept the Offer. If Buyer does not consummate a sale of the Offer Property consistent with the Offer Terms within one hundred eighty (180) days of the expiration of the Acceptance Period, any other bona fide offer shall be subject to the provisions of this Paragraph. B) School. If at any time after Closing, Seller elects to sell all or any part of the existing property now owned by Seller comprising the Fulbright Elementary School site and immediately surrounding property (the \"School Property\"), Seller hereby grants to Buyer a right of first refusal to purchase the School Property. If Seller receives a bona fide offer which it intends to accept (a \"School Offer\") to 4 .\u0026gt;,, .x \u0026gt;!!l en::,: ~8 ,- r-e en \u0026gt;c5 o=i .e n z p g z ~ 6z en !D m ~ .0. , n ~ ::,: m en ?\u0026lt; n 5 en z C\u0026gt; i::l ~ 91 en purchase all or any part of the School Property (the \"School Offer Property\"), the terms and conditions of the School Offer (the \"School Offer Terms\") will be conveyed to Buyer in writing within five (5) days following Seller's determination that it will accept the School Offer. Buyer will have ten (10) business days following its receipt of the School Offer Terms within which to notify Seller in writing of its acceptance of the School Offer Terms (the \"School Acceptance Period\"). If Buyer accepts the School Offer Terms, Seller will sell the School Offer Property to Buyer pursuant to the School Offer Terms and Buyer will purchase the School Offer Property, provided Seller's title is free and clear of all liens and encumbrances except easements and restriction of record at such time which do not materially adversely affect the value or use of the School Offer Property. Should Buyer fail to give timely notice of its acceptance of the School Offer Terms as provided above, Seller may proceed to accept the School Offer. If Seller does not consummate a sale of the School Offer Property consistent with the School Offer Terms within one hundred eighty (180) days of the expiration of the School Acceptance Period, any other bona fide offer shall be subject to the provisions of this Paragraph. The parties hereto hereby expressly acknowledge and agree that at the time of Closing a memorandum or \"short form\" of the rights of first refusal set forth in this Paragraph 28 will be prepared, executed by both parties, and recorded in the real property records of Pulaski County, Arkansas. 29. USE AGREEMENT: Buyer and Seller hereby expressly acknowledge and agree that in the event Buyer ultimately purchases the Property, Buyer intends to construct thereon certain facilities for use by Buyer and its members and guests, and that Seller, its employees, visitors, and students shall have certain rights of use to said facilities once constructed. Buyer and Seller agree to enter into a separate written use agreement prior to the date of Closing outlining, among other things, the times, use rights, indemnities, etc ... for use of said facilities, and, in the event the parties are unable to agree upon the terms of and enter into such agreement prior to the date of Closing, either party hereto may cancel this Offer and Acceptance upon written notice to the other, and the Earnest Money shall be immediately returned to Buyer and the parties shall have no further rights or responsibilities hereunder. The parties hereto hereby expressly acknowledge and agree that said Use Agreement shall not run with the land, but rather shall be personal to the Buyer and Seller as set forth in this Agreement, and, in the event , either all of the property comprising the current St. James United Methodist Church property, or all of the property comprising the current Fulbright Elementary School property is sold to a third party, the Use Agreement referenced in this Paragraph 29 shall automatically terminate. Buyer makes this offer at i:tJO .f!_M. on this /,~ay of~r 2003. BUYER: St. James United Methodist Church By: Seller accepts this Offer at ____ M. on this __ day of __ , 2003. SELLER: Little Rock School District By: Dr. Ken James, Superintendent oastjames 5 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 DATE: May 22, 2003 TO: Board of Education FROM, ~al Pacadis, Di,ecto,, Procurement and Materials Mgmt THROUGH: T. Kenneth James, Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: Donations of Property Attached are requests to donate property to the Little Rock School District as follows: School/DeQartment Item Donor Cloverdale Magnet $1,000.00 cash to be used for Baseline Wal-Mart Store Middle School achievement awards and a school marquee Cloverdale Magnet $1,000.00 cash to be used for Baseline Wal-Mart Store Middle School achievement awards and a school marquee Jefferson Elementary Various food items, valued at Finkbeiner Food Service School $75.00, for use in pancake breakfast fundraiser for playground improvements Jefferson Elementary Various food items, valued at Kroger, 1900 N. Polk School $60.00, for use in pancake breakfast fundraiser for playground improvements Jefferson Elementary Various food items, valued at Kroger, 14000 Hwy. 10 School $25.00, for use in pancake breakfast fundraiser for playground improvements \u0026gt;.., .x ~ !!l en ::c ,~..,8.. c: en \u0026gt;\u0026lt;5i =oi e. n z ~ !Jl i 0., , C') ~ ::c m en ?\u0026lt; ,C.'.) 0 en z C) ~ ~\n,:, ::\u0026gt;\u0026lt; en :- \u0026gt;\u0026lt; \u0026gt; :- 0::,: 5:! C:\n,:,\nz,:z,- :ICC) men .z.. .!=.=. 2 ~ 2 (\" ~ r- (J Board of Education May 22, 2003 Page 2 School/Department Jefferson Elementary School McClellan Magnet High School Williams Magnet Elementary School Various food items, valued at $5.00, for use in pancake breakfast fundraiser for playground improvements $1,000.00 cash for Boys Baseball $250.00 cash for Football Program $1,000.00 bonus grant to be used to benefit the student body $15,484.00 cash to be used for various projects and events Donor Harvest Foods Wal-Mart Foundation Williams Traditional Magnet School PT A It is recommended that these donation requests be approved in accordance with the policies of the Board. Cloverdale Middle Memo To: From: Date: Re: Darral Paradis Angela Munns, Principal at Cloverdale Magnet Middle School 04/08/03 Wal-Mart Donation Please accept the donation from Wal-Mart for the amount of$i000.00 to Cloverdale Magnet Middle School. The money will be used for Achievement Awards and a Marquee for the school. \u0026gt;\u0026lt;\n= \u0026gt;\u0026lt;  :C ::c 5~ C:\nc\nzcZ - :I: C') m rn .z.. . CLOVERDALE MIDDLE Memo To: Darral Paradis From: Angela Munns, Principal at Cloverdale Magnet Middle School Date: 04/25/03 Re: Wal-Mart Donation Please accept the donation from Wal-Mart for the amount of$1000.00 to Cloverdale Magnet Middle School. The money will be used for Achievement Awards and a Marquee for the school. APR 2 8 2uG3 PftOCURtMENT JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL April 8, 2003 To: Darral Paradis, Director From: Procurement and Materials Management Roberta Mannon, Principal j /II Jefferson Elementary School Subject: Donations The following merchants donated various food items to Jefferson School for use in a pancake breakfast fundraiser for playground improvements: value. Finkbeiner Food Service, 3115 Madison St., Little Rock, AR 72204 - $75.00 Kroger, 1900 N. Polk, Little Rock, AR 72207 - $60.00 value. Kroger, 14000 Hwy 10, Little Rock, AR 72212 - $25.00 value. Harvest Foods, Tanglewood Center, Little Rock, AR 72207 - $5.00 value. It is recommended that these donations be approved in accordance with the policies of the Little Rock School District. 2600 N. McKinley Street Phone 671-6281 Little Rock, Arkansas 72207 \u0026gt;\u0026lt; !XI i .0.. . n ~ ::c m \"'\n= \u0026gt;\u0026lt; \u0026gt; :C ::c :Sg\n: !52!:! zZ !I: Cl zm \"' - McCLELLAN MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL THE ACADEMIES: BUSINESS FINANCE, ENGINEERING, MULTIMEDIA DATE: April 16, 2003 TO: FROM: Darral Paradis, Director of Procurement Lany Buck, Princ!p@, SUBJECT: Donations Please accept these generous donations given to McClellan High School. WalMart Foundation, 702 S.W. Eth St., Bentonville, AR 72716 has give McClellan 3 donations: $1000.00 to be used by our Boys Baseball, $250.00 to be used by our football program, $1000.00 Bonus Grant that will be used to benefit our student body. We recommend that these donations be accepted in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Little Rock School District. Cc: Dr. Marion Lacey, Associate Superintendent 9417 Geyer Springs Road  Phone 447-2100 J\\?R 1 7 t~il3 ~t ~::~n1Sr\\J~ '!~'1~,~'.l .?,\nl,i\n.A.,. '~l Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 WILLIAMS TRADITIONAL MAGNET SCHOOL TO: FROM: A CHOICE FOR EXCELLENCE April 18, 2003 Darral Paradis, Director of Procurement ~ry Menking, Principal SUBJECT: Donations The Williams Traditional Magnet School PTA has graciously donated $15,584.00 to our school for the following: Appreciation Luncheon Teacher Supply Reimbursement Honor Roll Good Citizen Party Audio System for Cafeteria Student Directory Thanksgiving Gift Cards School Carnival Fundraiser prizes for students Staff Appreciation Gifts Fifth grade end of year activities 290.00 2,465.00 1,263.00 176.00 7,525.00 349.00 50.00 253.00 239.00 1,500.00 1,000.00 It is recommended that these donations be approved in accordance with the policies of the Little Rock School District. Ph::irie 1501\\ 4~7-' 00  Fax 1501 l 447-710- !JI i g (\") 0 \u0026gt; (\") :,: m Cl) ?\u0026lt; (\") 5 Cl) z G) Rl f\n~ Cl) TO: FROM: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS May 22, 2003 Board Of Directors ~ Mark D. Milhollen, Manager, Financial Services THROUGH: T. Kenneth James, Superintendent Of Schools ~onald M. Stewart, Chief Financial Officer SUBJECT: Financial Reports We recommend that the attached financial reports be approved as submitted. \u0026gt;\u0026lt;\n= \u0026gt;\u0026lt; \u0026gt;=C:: c 5~ C:\n,:\n,\n,:\n,zZ :IC Cl mU\u0026gt; ::i LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE FOR THE PERIOD ENDED APRIL 30, 2002 AND 2003 APPROVED RECEIPTS % APPROVED RECEIPTS % 2001 /02 04/30/02 COLLECTED 2002/03 04/30/03 COLLECTED REVENUE-LOCAL SOURCES CURRENT TAXES 57,850,000 57,086,336 98.68% 58,550,000 57,147,781 97.61% DELINQUENT TAXES 6,950,000 7,783,841 112.00% 8,000,000 9,402,287 117.53% 40% PULLBACK 28,450,000 1,739,021 6.11% 29,400,000 4,531 ,954 15.41% EXCESS TREASURER'S FEE 190,000 186,429 98.12% 187,000 209,598 112.08% DEPOSITORY INTEREST 575,000 353,143 61.42% 385,000 174,515 45.33% REVENUE IN LIEU OF TAXES 125,000 126,034 100.83% 135,000 337,232 249.80% MISCELLANEOUS AND RENTS 600,000 135,016 22.50% 340,000 294,574 86.64% INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS 600,000 171 ,343 28.56% 275,000 171 ,061 62.20% ATHLETIC RECEIPTS 155,000 152,196 98.19% 160,000 191,433 119.65% TOTAL 95,495,000 67,733,358 70.93% 97,432,000 72,460,434 74.37% REVENUE - COUNTY SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL 25,000 21 ,619 86.48% 24,000 20,836 86.82% TOTAL 25,000 21,619 86.48% 24,000 20,836 86.82% REVENUE - STATE SOURCES EQUALIZATION FUNDING 54,568,331 43,432,048 79.59% 54,867,630 44,725,180 81 .51% REIMBURSEMENT STRS/HEAL TH 7,455,741 6,724,661 90.19% 7,590,000 6,590,993 86.84% VOCATIONAL 1,325,000 1,117,152 84.31% 1,340,000 1,090,106 81.35% HANDICAPPED CHILDREN 1,900,000 707,441 37.23% 1,700,000 1,106,019 65.06% EARLY CHILDHOOD 233,992 233,992 100.00% 273,358 273,358 100.00% TRANSPORTATION 3,468,291 2,317,542 66.82% 3,685,226 2,453,084 66.57% INCENTIVE FUNDS - M TO M 3,865,000 2,286,063 59.15% 3,265,000 3,028,812 92.77% ADULT EDUCATION 987,869 619,969 62.76% 1,006,014 583,296 57.98% POVERTY INDEX FUNDS 1,195,000 1,097,074 91 .81% 658,607 658,607 100.00% EARLY LITERACY LEARNING 25,000 124,150 496.60% 120,000 TAP PROGRAM 285,271 285,271 100.00% AT RISK FUNDING 605,000 497,645 82.26% 650,000 84,923 13.07% WORKER'S COMPENSATION 600,000 TOTAL 76,229,224 59,157,737 77.61% 75,441,106 60,879,650 80.70% REVENUE - OTHER SOURCES TRANSFER FROM CAP PROJ FUND 600,000 620,000 TRANSFER FROM OTHER FUNDS 700,000 15,540 2.22% 1,126,233 200,754 17.83% TRANSFER FROM MAGNET FUND 1,639,927 546,642 33.33% 1,664,438 1,109,625 66.67% TOTAL 2,939,927 562,182 19.12% 3,410,671 1,310,380 38.42% TOTAL REVENUE OPERATING 174,689,151 127,474,897 72.97% 176,307,777 134,671,301 76.38% REVENUE - OTHER FEDERAL GRANTS 15,868,127 11,009,806 69.38% 22,230,023 14,781 ,578 66.49% DEDICATED M\u0026amp; 0 3,921 ,766 2,200,027 56.10% 3,980,000 2,365,699 59.44% MAGNET SCHOOLS 24,802,743 16,396,998 66.11% 25,065,942 18,279,481 72.93% TOTAL 44,592,636 29,606,831 66.39% 51,275,965 35,426,758 69.09% TOTAL REVENUE 219,281,787 157,081,729 71.63% 227,583,742 170,098,057 74.74% LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE FOR THE PERIOD ENDED APRIL 30, 2002 AND 2003 - APPROVED EXPENDED % APPROVED EXPENDED 2001/02 04/30/02 EXPENDED 2002/03 04/30/03 EXPENSES SALARIES 98,743,100 72,494,647 73.42% 100,865,586 72,416,252 \"BENEFITS 25,603,621 18,324,055 71.57% 24,838,361 18,445,774 pURCHASED SERVICES 20,235,454 14,355,086 70.94% 19,795,774 14,678,603 MATERIALS \u0026amp; SUPPLIES 9,252,512 6,334,392 68.46% 8,347,098 6,075,240 '\"cAf\u0026gt;IT AL OUTLAY 1,792,554 922,484 51.46% 1,616,991 975,085 OTHER OBJECTS 8,402,940 5,478,621 65.20% 8,508,680 5,652,723 DEBT SERVICE 10,526,942 10,653,854 101 .21% 12,217,048 12,213,572 TOTAL EXPENSES OPERATING 174,557,123 128,563, 140 73.65% 176,189,538 130,457,249 - EXPENSES-OTHER FEDERAL GRANTS 16,519,453 9,738,065 58.95% 22,995,210 12,765,479 DEDICATED M\u0026amp; 0 3,921 ,766 2,521,593 64.30% 3,980,000 2,729,596 MAGNET SCHOOLS 24,802,743 15,906,902 64.13% 25,065,942 16,680,685 - TOTAL 45,243,962 28,166,560 62.25% 52,041,152 32,175,760 - TOTAL EXPENSES 219,801,085 156,729,700 71.31% 228,230,690 162,633,009 INCREASE (DECREASE) IN FUND BALANCE (519,298) 352,029 (646,948) 7,465,048 BEGINNING FUND BALANCE FEDERAL, MAGNET \u0026amp; OED M\u0026amp; 0 1,937,298 1,937,298 1,645,440 1,645,440 OPERATING 8,489,087 8,489,087 8,557,652 8,557,652 ENDING FUND BALANCE FEDERAL, MAGNET \u0026amp; OED M\u0026amp; 0 1,285,972 3,377,569 880,253 4,896,438 OPERATING 8,621,115 7,400,844 8,675,891 12,771 ,703 TOTAL 9,907,087 10,778,413 9,556,144 17,668,141 % EXPENDED 71 .79% 74.26% 74.15% 72.78% 60.30% 66.43% 99.97% 74.04% 55.51% 68.58% 66.55% 61.83% 71.26% ~ !JI i 0 ~ (\") ~ ::c m rn ?\u0026lt; ,(.\".). 0 rn z C) Rl f\n~ rn :- \u0026gt;\u0026lt; \u0026gt;:- 0 ::c 5~ C:\n:o :z:oz~ C) m rn .z. . LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ACCOUNT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED APRIL 30, 2003 PROJECT BEG BALANCE INCOME TRANSFERS EXPENDITURES ENCUMBRANCES END BALANCE 07-01-02 2002-03 2002-03 2002-03 2002-03 04-30-03 $6,200,000 BOND ISSUE FAIR 33,282.90 33,282.90 MCCLELLAN 78,319.02 800.00 77,519.02 CONTINGENCY 1,052,354.15 1,052,354.15 SUBTOTAL 1,163,956.07 0.00 0.00 800.00 0.00 1,163,156.07 $136,268,560 BOND ISSUES ADMINISTRATION 0.00 182,400.00 109,945.29 72,454.71 NEW WORK PROJECTS 22,028,270.87 8,295,936.00 9,344,378.80 8,064,131.13 12,915,696.94 SECURITY PROJECTS 42,273.97 42,273.97 LIGHTING PROJECTS 348,708.80 30,625.90 379,334.70 0.00 MAINTENANCE \u0026amp; REPAIR 5,749,803.26 650,222.23 2,984,262.24 236,383.35 3,179,379.90 RENOVATION PROJECTS 47,947,115.45 887,767.00 13,662,647.02 11,783,251.02 23,388,984.41 TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES 4,744,881.05 2,090,512.80 4,288,982.83 116,031 .25 2,430,379.77 SUBTOTAL 80,861,053.40 0.00 12,137,463.93 30,769,550.88 20,199,796.75 42,029,169.70 REVENUES PROCEEDS-PROPERTY SALE 139,801.90 45,713.11 5,896.70 179,618.31 DUNBAR PROJECT 5,266.71 5,266.71 FULBRIGHT PROJECT 0.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 PROCEEDS-BOND SALES 31,569,505.02 (12,137,463.93) 19,432,041 .09 PROCEEDS-QZAB SALE 1,293,820.97 1,293,820.97 INTEREST STATE OF ARK 469,063.03 469,063.03 INTEREST 5,022,644.80 2,098,539.30 7,121,184.10 SUBTOTAL 38,500,102.43 2,194,252.41 {12,137,463.93) 5,896.70 0.00 28,550,994.21 GRAND TOTAL l ~!! :i~:i lll l!!! ~ ll!~ ~:i~ ~l l2.J2.!2 J!! 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PROJECT CATEGORIES ADMINISTRATION NEW WORK PROJECTS SECURITY PROJECTS LIGHTING PROJECTS MAINTENANCE \u0026amp; REPAIR RENOVATION PROJECTSTECHNOLOGY UPGRADES UNALLOCATED PROCEEDS TOTAL PROJECT ALLOCATIONS THRU 04-30-03 586,846.55 35,357,280.16 265,814.17 4,853,208.89 11,409,705.52 53,351,543.00 11,735,611.78 20,725,862.06 138,285,872.13 lN3WN'!lnorov 'IIX S!\u0026gt;Nl'!IV3H 'IX - LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE PROJECT HISTORY THRU THE PERIOD ENDED APRIL 30, 2003 EXPENSE EXPENSE ENCUMBERED 2000-01 EXPENSE 2001-02 THRU 04-30-03 THRU 04-30-03 SUBTOTAL 889,772.32 443,467.00 113,930.47 2,641,482.13 791,385.63 397,615.34 575,016.53 (485,325.77) 4,589,606.29 109,609.73 1,832,392.06 4,218,294.40 4,119,045.21 4,325,201.40 109,945.29 9,344,378.80 379,334.70 2,984,262.24 13,662,647.02 4,288,982.83 8,064,131.13 236,383.35 11,783,251.02 116,031.25 514,391.84 22,441,583.22 223,540.20 4,853,208.89 8,230,325.62 29,962,558.59 9,305,232.01 ENDING ALLOCATION 04-30-03 72,454.71 12,915,696.94 42,273.97 0.00 3,179,379.90 23,388,984.41 2,430,379.77 20,725,862.06 5,852,669.42 18,708,823.32 30,769,550.88 20,199,796.75 75,530,840.37 62,755,031.76 S\u0026gt;t'!IVW3'!1 !\u0026gt;NISOl:\u0026gt; 'X S3H:\u0026gt;VO:\u0026gt; ~O lVl\\3 'B NOllVnlVl\\3 SV!d v 'S:\u0026gt;AS lOOH:\u0026gt;S 'XI LITTLE ROC!f: SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS BY FUND - FOR THE PERIOD ENDED APRIL 30, 2003 1 Fund Purchase Maturity Institution 1In terest Rate Type Principal Date Date Operating 12-09-02 06-09-03 Regions 1.190% Money Market 20,000.00 Operating 01-19-03 07-19-03 Regions 1.190% Money Market 20,000.00 Operating 04-08-03 12-05-03 Pulaski 1.290% Money Market 10,000.00 Operating 04-24-03 TFN Bank of America 1.070% Repo 7,665,000.00 Operating 04-15-03 05-01 -03 Bank of the Ozarks 1.360% CD 7,000,000.00 Total 14,715,000.00 Food Service 04-23-03 TFN Bank of America 0.980% Repo 800,000.00 Total 800,000.00 Activity Fund 04-03-03 08-14-03 Bank of America 1.020% Treasury Bills 801,966.49 Total 801 ,966.49 Bond Account 03-10-03 09-08-03 Regions 1.190% CD 400,000.00 Capital Projects Fund 01-17-03 01-16-04 Metropolitan 1.930% CD 1,000,934.31 Capital Projects Fund 01-17-03 01-16-04 I Bank of the Ozarks 2.250% CD 5,116,598.09 Capital Projects Fund 02-14-03 10-15-03 Bank of the Ozarks 1.440% CD 10,000,000.00 Capital Projects Fund 01-29-03 01-29-04 Bancorp South 2.000% CD 2,058,896.90 Capital Projects Fund 01-17-03 01 -16-04 Superior 2.250% CD 2,500,000.00 Capital Projects Fund 02-14-03 11-14-03 I Superior I 1.900% CD 11,000,000.00 Capital Projects Fund 11-15-02 05-15-03 USBANK 1.380% CD 11,000,000.00 Capital Projects Fund 02-14-03 07-15-03 USBANK 1.360% CD 10,000,000.00 Capital Projects Fund 01-22-03 01-16-04 Bank of America 1.240% Treasury Bills 5,299,646.43 Capital Projects Fund 03-14-03 06-16-03 Bank of the Ozarks 1.250% CD 5,000,000.00 Capital Projects Fund 11-15-02 05-15-03 Bank of the Ozarks 1.480% CD 9,000,000.00 Capital Projects Fund 04-15-03 08-01-03 Bank of the Ozarks 1.370% CD 3,035,911 .61 Capital Projects Fund 09-17-02 09-15-03 Bank of the Ozarks 2.200% CD 10,000,000.00 Capital Projects Fund 04-28-03 - TFN Bank of America 1.130% Repo 6,100,000.00 Total 91 ,511,987.34 Deseg Plan Scholarship 01-10-03 06-11 -03 I Bank of America 1.050% Treasury Bills 124,445.83 Deseg Plan Scholarship 09-27-02 06-10-03 I Bank of America 1.430% Treasury Bills 534,508.80 Total 658,954.63 Rockefeller Scholarship 01-30-03 06-24-03 I Bank of America 1.090% Treasury Bills 249,898.04 Total 1 249,898.04 TO: FROM: PREPARED BY: SUBJECT: DATE: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 West Markham St. Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501} 447-1000 Board of Education T. Kenneth James, Superintendent of Schools Sadie Mitchell~ciate Superintendent for School Services Lloyd Sain, Jr., Co-Chairperson, PTAS PTAS Committee Members Professional Teacher Appraisal System (PTAS) April 9, 2003 Background Information On behalf of the Professional Teacher Appraisal System's committee, I submit the Little Rock School District Professional Teacher Appraisal System (PTAS) for your review and adoption. Since your first reading of Track I in April 2002, the committee has developed two additional phases of this appraisal system. In April, you were introduced to Track I, which outlined the evaluation expectations and requirements for all probationary teachers. This document now includes Track II, which describes the evaluation experience for all tenured teachers of the district. In addition, this document outlines a new phase called Track III, which will offer support to any teacher who has difficulty meeting the expectations and teaching standards of this district. 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Hagemeier Assistant Attorney General Mr.M. SamuelJones, ill Wright, Lindsey \u0026amp; Jennings 200 W. Capitol, Suite 2000 Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. John W. Walker John Walker, P.A. 1 723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Richard Roachell Plaza West Building 415 N. Mcl\u0026lt;\"inley, Suite 465 Little Rock, AR 72205 April 24, 2003 Direct dial: (501 ) 682-3643 E-mail: mark.hagemeier@ag.state.us Mr. Christopher Heller Friday, Eldredge \u0026amp; Clark 400 W. Capitol, Suite 2000 Little Rock, AR 72201-3493 Mr. Stephen W. Jones Jack, Lyon \u0026amp; Jones 425 W. Capitol, Suite 3400 Little Rock, AR 72201 Ms. Ann Marshall One Union National Plaza 124 West Capitol, Suite 1895 Little Rock, AR 72201 RE: Little Rock Sch. Dist. v. Pulaski County Special Sch. Dist. et al. U.S. Dist. Ct. No. 4:82-CV-866 Dear Gentlemen and Ms. Marshall: Enclosed please find a copy of Separate Defendant Arkansas Department of Education's Motion to Withdraw as Counsel and for Substitution of Counsel, Notice of Filing and ADE's Project Management Tool sent for filing in the above-referenced matter. MAH/jle Very truly yours, ~:){ . MARK A. HAG~ R Assistant Attorn~:ral 323 Center Street Suite 200  Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501) 682-2007  FAX (501) 682-2591 Internet Website http://www.ag.state.ar.us/ Cc: Mr. Ray Simon D. Scott Smith Mr. Louis Ferren Ms. Charity Smith CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Mark A. Hagemeier, certify that on April 24, 2003, I caused the foregoing document to be served by depositing a copy in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to each of the following: Mr.M. SamuelJones,ill Wright, Lindsey \u0026amp; Jennings 200 W. Capitol, Suite 2000 Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. John W. Walker John Walker, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Richard Roachell Plaza West Building 415 N. McKinley, Suite 465 Little Rock, AR 72205 Mr. Christopher Heller Friday, Eldredge \u0026amp; Clark 400 W. Capitol, Suite 2000 Little Rock, AR 72201-3493 Mr. Stephen W. Jones Jack, Lyon \u0026amp; Jones 425 W. Capitol, Suite 3400 Little Rock, AR 72201 Ms. Ann Marshall One Union National Plaza 124 West Capitol, Suite 1895 Little Rock, AR 72201 Mark A. Hage~ 2 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL PLAINTIFFS V. NO. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL DEFENDANTS MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL INTERVENORS KATHERINE W. KNIGHT, ET AL INTERVENORS ADE'S PROJECT MANAGEMENT TOOL In compliance with the Court's Order of December 10, 1993, the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) submits the following Project Management Tool to the parties and the Court. 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 April 30, 2003 !!titi~l!~~-l~fW!1i~:,tt~lfi~!~iii~~Ji~'-cui.il~tj:m~ B. Include all Magnet students in the resident District's average daily membership for calculation. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) B. Include all Magnet students in the resident District's average daily membership for calculation. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 2003 ~!hii::::::':c~-:,:,,~,--::Hli,\\l~\\lii\\WiEGfi::~f::zito~.Jili{Atie.'fa!941~1~g}qi\n'.EX C. Process and distribute State MFPA. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. 2. Actual as of April 30, 2003 ~~1ax1r1t~QQjdj~p,9.fJ9ni:'gf\n~t~ E\nqualizij~pn -~ij-nding\"lor:t.)' OZZQ3.~ii.fi The aitotmenis\"\"cit ~i1tEguaiizationpundfng calculated tor FY 02103 at March 3 t, 4Q0~ .,,$ 1.Jbj~Gttcfp~_riof!l ~dj.$tm~nts\nw.er~.-~s foH9ws: LR~D.t ~5, 1~2.~3i:... .., NLRSD'l :$29877 8.21\n=.-:.- t:- .\n__ r .:-:.:=:=-:!: PCSSO\n- $55, 116,~] 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 April 30, 2003 Based oil th~ intorm.~tion ~yhllabre: the ADE cattiatecf~ March it, 2003 tor FY o.v:~\n.,~le.Gtlo pe.q9qi~.JwJuS1file~-  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 April 30, 2003 Bif' -, eca1'tofat~li(af Maf.cfl)l:3l{m2qOg'tdf:Jt \u0026amp;2-X 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 April 30, 2003 .1,:-----'-:,:i~iil~r- 6'~1!1111!~,:,1 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 April 30, 2003 ltiilfi,~l~lf.fl~i.ili\u0026amp;tliilBlill'Ji\nllir!~\\ll1tfmiinl 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 April 30, 2003 0\n19J.1i1.~a fg.r-Jr60?~Zs1g~ iif P~oq4iattJGiimto1ijJ I. Process and distribute M-to-M incentive checks. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, September - June. 3 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) I. Process and distribute M-to-M incentive checks. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 2003 misltllifiJ1b1\nisitttiE1:,Pltotirat'.M~c~#fa=ao\u0026amp;a::W-re.1 J. Districts submit an estimated Magnet and M-to-M transportation budget to ADE. 1. Projected Ending Date 2. Ongoing, December of each year. Actual as of April 30, 2003 In September 2002, the Magnet and M-to-M transportation budgets for FY 02/03 were submitted to the ADE by the Districts. K. The Coordinator of School Transportation notifies General Finance to pay districts for the Districts' proposed budget. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing, annually. 2. Actual as of April 30, 2003 In January 2003, General Finance was notified to pay the second one-third payment for FY 02/03 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. L. ADE pays districts three equal installments of their proposed budget. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing, annually. 4 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) L. ADE pays districts three equal installments of their proposed budget. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 2003 In January 2003, General Finance made the second one-third payment to the Districts for their FY 02/03 transportation budget. The budget is now paid out in three equal installments. At January 31 , 2003, the following had been paid for FY 02/03: LRSD - $2,453,084.00 NLRSD - $469,000.00 PCSSD - $1,305,848.96 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 April 30, 2003 In August 1997, the ADE transportation coordinator reviewed each district's Magnet and M-to-M transportation costs for FY 96/97. In July 1998, each district was asked to submit an estimated budget for the 98/99 school year. In September 1998, paperwork was generated for the first payment in the 98/99 school year for the Magnet and M-to-M transportation program. School districts should receive payment by October 1, 1998 In July 1999, each district submitted an estimated budget for the 99/00 school year. In September 1999, paperwork was generated for the first payment in the 99/00 school year for the Magnet and M-to-M transportation program. In September 2000, paperwork was generated for the first payment in the 00/01 school year for the Magnet and M-to-M transportation program. In September 2001, paperwork was generated for the first payment in the 01/02 school year for the Magnet and M-to-M transportation program. In September 2002, paperwork was generated for the first payment in the 02/03 school year for the Magnet and M-to-M transportation program. 5 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 April 30, 2003 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. The ADE accepted a bid on 16 buses for the Magnet and M/M transportation program. The buses will be delivered after July 1, 1999 and before August 1, 1999. The buses will be distributed accordingly: LRSD - 8\nNLRSD - 2\nPCSSD - 6. In July 1999, the ADE purchased 16 new Magnet and M-to-M buses at a cost of $718,355. The buses were distributed accordingly: LRSD - 8\nNLRSD - 2\nand PCSSD- 6. In July 2000, the ADE purchased 16 new Magnet and M-to-M buses at a cost of $724,165. The buses were distributed accordingly: LRSD - 8\nNLRSD - 2\nand PCSSD - 6. 6 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) N. Purchase buses for the Districts to replace existing Magnet and M-to-M fleets and to provide a larger fleet for the Districts' Magnet and M-to-M Transportation needs. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 2003 (Continued) The bid for 16 new Magnet and M-to-M buses was let by State Purchasing on February 22, 2001 . The contract was awarded to Ward Transportation Services, Inc. The buses to be purchased include two type C 47 passenger buses and fourteen type C 65 passenger buses. Prices on these units are $43,426.00 each on the 47 passenger buses, and $44,289.00 each on the 65 passenger buses. The buses will be distributed accordingly: LRSD - 8 of the 65 passenger\nNLRSD - 2 of the 65 passenger\nPCSSD - 2 of the 47 passenger and 4 of the 65 passenger buses. On August 2, 2001 , the ADE took possession of 16 new Magnet and M-to-M buses. The total amount paid was $706,898. 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. 0 . Process and distribute compensatory education payments to LRSD as required by page 23 of the Settlement Agreement. 1. Projected Ending Date July 1 and January 1, of each school year through January 1, 1999. 2. Actual as of April 30, 2003 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 2. Payment due date and ending July 1, 1995. Actual as of April 30, 2003 (Continued) Obligation fulfilled in FY 95/96. 7 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 April 30, 2003 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 April 30, 2003 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 April 30, 2003 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 April 30, 2003 Obligation fulfilled in FY 95/96. 8 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) U. V. Process and distribute check to Magnet Review Committee. 1. Projected Ending Date Payment due date and ending July 1, 1995. 2. Actual as of April 30, 2003 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 August2001 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. Process and distribute payments for Office of Desegregation Monitoring. 1. Projected Ending Date Not applicable. 2. Actual as of April 30, 2003 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. 9 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) V. Process and distribute payments for Office of Desegregation Monitoring. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 2003 (Continued) Distribution in July 2002 for FY 02/03 was $200,000. This was the total amount due to the ODM for FY 02/03. 10 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 April 30, 2003 In May 1995, monitors completed the unannounced visits of schools in Pulaski County. The monitoring process involved a qualitative process of document reviews, interviews, and observations. The monitoring focused on progress made since the announced monitoring visits. In June 1995, monitoring data from unannounced visits was included in the July Semiannual Report. Twenty-five per cent of all classrooms were visited, and all of the schools in Pulaski County were monitored. All principals were interviewed to determine any additional progress since the announced visits. The July 1995 Monitoring Report was reviewed by the ADE administrative team, the Arkansas State Board of Education, and the Districts and filed with the Court. The report was formatted in accordance with the Allen Letter. In October 1995, a common terminology was developed by principals from the Districts and the Lead Planning and Desegregation staff to facilitate the monitoring process. The announced monitoring visits began on November 14, 1995 and were completed on January 26, 1996. Copies of the preliminary Semiannual Monitoring Report and its executive summary were provided to the ADE administrative team and the State Board of Education in January 1996. A report on the current status of the Cycle 5 schools in the ECOE process and their school improvement plans was filed with the Court on February 1, 1996. The unannounced monitoring visits began in February 1996 and ended on May 10, 1996. In June 1996, all announced and unannounced monitoring visits were completed, and the data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The Districts provided data on enrollment in compensatory education programs. The Districts and the ADE Desegregation Monitoring staff developed a definition for instructional programs. 11 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 April 30, 2003 (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. 12 II. MONITORING COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (Continued) A. Begin testing and evaluating the monitoring instrument and monitoring system to assure that data is appropriate and useful in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on disparities in academic achievement for black students and white students. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 2003 (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. 13 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 April 30, 2003 (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. 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 April 30, 2003 (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 Ele.mentary 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. 15 II. MONITORING COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (Continued) A. Begin testing and evaluating the monitoring instrument and monitoring system to assure that data is appropriate and useful in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on disparities in academic achievement for black students and white students. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 2003 (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. 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 April 30, 2003 (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. ~ne ~~.rt~rly 'meiimii:!!c3tion P,9-ii~ ::!:Y9.r!\u0026lt;in!\n] Gf9YP.Teting jas resc~e\u0026lt;1,~J~d frofn fprjl 1-0. !tw11!J!:!R~ pla~~_ofi:Al?tiL?:4, 2003 ln:room 201::t\\ at 1~3Q p.mt .at theAD~'. 17 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 April 30, 2003 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 April 30, 2003 To date, no action has been taken by the LRSD. 18 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 April 30, 2003 The information for this item is detailed under Section IV.E. of this report. B. Conduct a review within ADE of existing legislation and regulations that appear to impede desegregation. C. 1. Projected Ending Date November, 1994 2. Actual as of April 30, 2003 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 April 30, 2003 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 April 30, 2003 The information for this item is detailed under Section IV. E. of this report. 19 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 April 30, 2003 A committee within the ADE was formed in May 1995 to review and collect data on existing legislation and regulations identified by the parties as impediments to desegregation. The committee researched the Districts' concerns to determine if any of the rules, regulations, or legislation cited impede desegregation. The legislation cited by the Districts regarding loss funding and worker's compensation were not reviewed because they had already been litigated. In September 1995, the committee reviewed the following statutes, acts, and regulations: Act 113 of 1993\nADE Director's Communication 93-205\nAct 145 of 1989\nADE Director's Memo 91-67\nADE Program Standards Eligibility Criteria for Special Education\nArkansas Codes 6-18-206, 6-20-307, 6-20-319, and 6-17- 1506. In October 1995, the individual reports prepared by committee members in their areas of expertise and the data used to support their conclusions were submitted to the ADE administrative team for their review. A report was prepared and submitted to the State Board of Education in July 1996. The report concluded that none of the items reviewed impeded desegregation. As of February 3, 1997, no laws or regulations have been determined to impede desegregation efforts. Any new education laws enacted during the Arkansas 81 st Legislative Session will be reviewed at the close of the legislative session to ensure that they do not impede desegregation. In April 1997, copies of all laws passed during the 1997 Regular Session of the 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. 20 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 April 30, 2003 (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. 21 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 April 30, 2003 (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. 22 IV. REPEAL STATUTES AND REGULATIONS THAT IMPEDE DESEGREGATION (Continued) E. Submit proposals to the Legislature for repeal of those laws that appear to be impediments to desegregation. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 2003 (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. 23 IV. REPEAL STATUTES AND REGULATIONS THAT IMPEDE DESEGREGATION (Continued) E. Submit proposals to the Legislature for repeal of those laws that appear to be impediments to desegregation. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 2003 (Continued) On January 10, 2002, the ADE Committee to Repeal Statutes and Regulations that Impede Desegregation sent letters to the school districts in Pulaski County. The letters ask for input regarding any new laws or regulations that may impede desegregation. The districts were asked to respond by March 8, 2002. On March 5, 2002, A letter was sent from the LRSD which mentioned Act 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. 24 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 April 30, 2003 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 April 30, 2003 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 April 30, 2003 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 25 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 April 30, 2003 At each regular monthly meeting of the State Board of Education, the Board is provided copies of the most recent Project Management Tool (PMT) and an executive summary of the PMT for their review and approval. Only activities that are in addition to the Board's monthly review of the PMT are detailed below. In May 1995, the State Board of Education was informed of the total number of schools visited during the monitoring phase and the data collection process. Suggestions were presented to the State Board of Education on how recommendations could be presented in the monitoring reports. In June 1995, an update on the status of the pending Semiannual Monitoring Report was provided to the State Board of Education. In July 1995, the July Semiannual Monitoring Report was reviewed by the State Board of Education. On August 14, 1995, the State Board of Education was informed of the need to increase minority participation in the teacher scholarship program and provided tentative monitoring dates to facilitate reporting requests by the ADE administrative team and the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee. In September 1995, the State Board of Education was advised of a change in the PMT from a table format to a narrative format. The Board was also briefed about a meeting with the Office of Desegregation Monitoring regarding the PMT. In October 1995, the State Board of Education was updated on monitoring timelines. The Board was also informed of a meeting with the parties regarding a review of the Semiannual Monitoring Report and the monitoring process, and the progress of the test validation study. In November 1995, a report was made to the State Board of Education regarding the monitoring schedule and a meeting with the parties concerning the development of a common terminology for monitoring purposes. In December 1995, the State Board of Education was updated regarding announced monitoring visits. In January 1996, copies of the draft February Semiannual Monitoring Report and its executive summary were provided to the State Board of Education. 26 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 April 30, 2003 (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. 27 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 April 30, 2003 (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. 28 V. COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLES (Continued) D. Through regular oversight of the Implementation Phase's Project Management Tool, and scrutiny of results of ADE's actions, the Board of Education will act on its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 2003 (Continued) In June 1998, the State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary. The State Board of Education also reviewed how the ADE would report progress in the PMT concerning revisions in ADE's Monitoring Plan. In July 1998, the State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary. The State Board of Education also received an update on Test Validation, the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Committee Meeting, and revisions in ADE's Monitoring Plan. In August 1998, the State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary. The Board also received an update on the five discussion points regarding the proposed revisions to the monitoring and reporting process. The Board also reviewed the basic goal of the Minority Recruitment Committee. In September 1998, the State Board of Education reviewed the proposed modifications to the Monitoring plans by reviewing the common core of written response received from the districts. The primary commonalities were (1) Staff Development, (2) Achievement Disparity and (3) Disciplinary Disparity. A meeting of the parties is scheduled to be conducted on Thursday, September 17, 1998. The Board encouraged the Department to identify a deadline for Standardized Test Validation and Test Selection. In October 1998, the Board received the progress report on Proposed Revisions to the Desegregation Monitoring and Reporting Process (see XVIII). The Board also reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary. In November, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed the PMT and its executive summary. The Board also received an update on the proposed revisions in the Desegregation monitoring Process and the update on Test validation and Test Selection provisions of the Settlement Agreement. The Board was also notified that the Implementation Plan Working Committee held its quarterly meeting to review progress and identify quarterly priorities. In December, the State Board of Education reviewed the PMT and its executive summary. The Board also received an update on the joint motion by the ADE, the LRSD, NLRSD, and the PCSSD, to relieve the Department of its obligation to file a February Semiannual Monitoring Report. The Board was also notified that the Joshua lntervenors filed a motion opposing the joint motion. The Board was informed that the ADE was waiting on a response from Court. 29 V. COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLES (Continued) D. Through regular oversight of the Implementation Phase's ProjectManagementTool, 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 April 30, 2003 (Continued) In January, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed the PMT and its executive summary. The Board also received an update on the joint motion of the ADE, LRSD, PCSSD, and NLRSD for an order relieving the ADE of filing a February 1999 Monitoring Report. The motion was granted subject to the following three conditions: (1) notify the Joshua intervenors of all meetings between the parties to discuss proposed changes, (2) file with the Court on or before February 1, 1999, a report detailing the progress made in developing proposed changes and (3) identify ways in which ADE might assist districts in their efforts to improve academic achievement. In February, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed the PMT and its executive summary. The Board was informed that the three conditions: (1) notify the Joshuc\n1 lntervenors of all meetings between the parties to discuss proposed changes, (2) file with the Court on or before February 1, 1999, a report detailing the progress made in developing proposed changes and (3) identify ways in which ADE might assist districts in their efforts to improve academic achievement had been satisfied. The Joshua lntervenors were invited again to attend the meeting of the parties and they attended on January 13, and January 28, 1999. They are also scheduled to attend on February 17, 1998. The report of progress, a collaborative effort from all parties was presented to court on February 1, 1999. The Board was also informed that additional items were received for inclusion in the revised report, after the deadline for the submission of the progress report and the ADE would: (1) check them for feasibility, and fiscal impact if any, and (2) include the items in future drafts of the report. In March, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed the PMT and its executive summary. The Board also received and reviewed the Desegregation Monitoring and Assistance Progress Report submitted to Court on February 1, 1999. On April 12, and May 10, 1999, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed the PMT and its executive summary. The Board also was notified that once the financial section of the proposed plan was completed, the revised plan would be submitted to the board for approval. On June 14, 1999, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed the PMT and its executive summary. The Board also was notified that once the financial section of the proposed plan was completed, the revised plan would be submitted to the board for approval. 30 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 April 30, 2003 (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. 31 V. COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLES (Continued) D. Through regular oversight of the Implementation Phase's ProjectManagementTool, 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 April 30, 2003 (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. 32 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 April 30, 2003 (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. 33 V. COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLES (Continued) D. Through regularoversightofthe Implementation Phase's ProjectManagementTool, 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 April 30, 2003 (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. 3 4 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 April 30, 2003 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 11 - Cycle 1 schools of Extended COE, and a school improvement conference was conducted in Hot Springs. The technical review visits for the FY 95/96 year and the documentation process were also discussed. In October 1995, two computer programs, the Effective Schools Planner and the Effective Schools Research Assistant, were ordered for review, and the first draft of a monitoring checklist for Extended COE was developed. Through the Extended COE process, the field service representatives provided technical assistance based on the needs identified within the Districts from the data gathered. In November 1995, ADE personnel discussed and planned for the FY 95/96 monitoring, and onsite visits were conducted to prepare schools for the FY 95/96 team visits. Technical review visits continued in the Districts. In December 1995, announced monitoring and technical assistance visits were conducted in the Districts. At December 31 , 1995, approximately 59% of the schools in the Districts had been monitored. Technical review visits were conducted during January 1996. In February 1996, announced monitoring visits and midyear monitoring reports were completed, and the field service specialists prepared for the spring NCA/COE peer team visits. 35 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 April 30, 2003 (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. 36 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 April 30, 2003 (Continued) In February 1997, field service specialists prepared for the peer team visits of the Cycle 1 schools. NCA accreditation reports were presented to the NCA Committee, and NCA reports were prepared for presentation at the April NCA meeting in Chicago. From March to May 1997, 111 visits were made to schools or central offices to work with principals, ECOE steering committees, and designated district personnel concerning school improvement planning. A workshop was conducted on Learning Styles for Geyer Springs Elementary School. A School Improvement Conference was held in Hot Springs on July 15-17, 1997. The conference included information on the process of continuous school improvement, results of the first five years of COE, connecting the mission with the school improvement plan, and improving academic performance. Technical assistance needs were evaluated for the FY 97/98 school year in August 1997. From October 1997 to February 1998, technical reviews of the ECOE process were conducted by the field service representatives. Technical assistance was provided to the Districts through meetings with the ECOE steering committees, assistance in analyzing perceptual surveys, and by providing samples of school improvement plans, Gold File catalogs, and web site addresses to schools visited. Additional technical assistance was provided to the Districts through discussions with the ECOE committees and chairs about the process. In November 1997, technical reviews of the ECOE process were conducted by the field service representatives in conjunction with the announced monitoring visits. Workshops on brainstorming and consensus building and asking strategic questions were held in January and February 1998. In March 1998, the field service representatives conducted ECOE team visits and prepared materials for the NCA workshop. Technical assistance was provided in workshops on the ECOE process and team visits. In April 1998, technical assistance was provided on the ECOE process and academically distressed schools. In May 1998, technical assistance was provided on the ECOE process, and team visits were conducted. 37 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 April 30, 2003 (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. 8. 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 April 30, 2003 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 38 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) C. D. Through the ERIC system, conduct a literature search for research evaluating compensatory education programs. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 2003 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 April 30, 2003 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 April 30, 2003 The information for this item is detailed under Section VI.F. of this report. 39 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of April 30, 2003 From March 1995 through July 1995, technical assistance and resources were obtained from the following sources: the Southwest Regional Cooperative\nUALR regarding training for monitors\nODM on a project management software\nADHE regarding data review and display\nand Phi Delta Kappa, the Desegregation Assistance Center and the Dawson Cooperative regarding perceptual surveys. Technical assistance was received on the Microsoft Project software in November 1995, and a draft of the PMT report using the new software package was presented to the ADE administrative team for review. In December 1995, a data manager was hired permanently to provide technical assistance with computer software and hardware.  In October 1996, the field service specialists conducted workshops in the Districts to address their technical assistance needs and provided assistance for upcoming team visits. In November and December 1996, the field service specialists addressed technical assistance needs of the schools in the Districts as they were identified and continued to provide technical assistance for the upcoming team visits. In January 1997, a draft of the February 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report was presented to the State Board of Education, the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee, and the parties. The ECOE monitoring section of the report included information that identified technical assistance needs and resources available to the Cycle 1 schools. Technical assistance was provided during the January 29-31 , 1997 Title I MidWinter Conference. The conference emphasized creating a learning community by building capacity schools to better serve all children and empowering parents to acquire additional skills and knowledge to better support the education of their children. In February 1997, three ADE employees attended the Southeast Regional Conference on Educating Black Children. Participants received training from national experts who outlined specific steps that promote and improve the education of black children. 40 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 2003 (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. Current desegregation and educational equity cases and unitary status issues were the primary focus of the conference. On October 14, 1997, the bi-monthly Team V meeting was held in Paragould to enable members to observe a 21st Century school and a school that incorporates traditional and multi-age classes in its curriculum. 41 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 2003 (Continued) In November 1997, the field service representatives attended the Governor's Partnership Workshop to discuss how to tie the committee's activities with the ECOE process. In March 1998, the field service representatives attended a school improvement conference and conducted workshops on team building and ECOE team visits. Staff development seminars on Using Data to Sharpen the Focus on Student Achievement are scheduled for March 23, 1998 and March 27, 1998 for the Districts. In April 1998, the Districts participated in an ADE seminar to aid them in evaluating and improving student achievement. In August 1998, the Field Service Staff attended inservice to provide further assistance to schools, i.e., Title I Summer Planning Session, ADE session on Smart Start, and the School Improvement Workshops. All schools and districts in Pulaski County were invited to attend the \"Smart Start\" Summit November 9, 10, and 11 to learn more about strategies to increase student performance. \"Smart Start\" is a standards-driven educational initiative which emphasizes the articulation of clear standards for student achievement and accurate measures of progress against those standards through assessments, staff development and individual school accountability. The Smart Start Initiative focused on improving reading and mathematics achievement for all students in Grades K-4. Representatives from all three districts attended. On January 21 , 1998, the ADE provided staff development for the staff at Oak Grove Elementary School designed to assist them with their efforts to improve student achievement. Using achievement data from Oak Grove, educators reviewed trends in achievement data, identified areas of greatest need, and reviewed seven steps for improving student performance. On February 24, 1999, the ADE provided staff development for the administrative staff at Clinton Elementary School regarding analysis of achievement data. On February 15, 1999, staff development was rescheduled for Lawson Elementary School. The staff development program was designed to assist them with their efforts to improve student achievement using achievement data from Lawson, educators reviewed the components of the Arkansas Smart Initiative, trends in achievement data, identified areas of greatest need, and reviewed seven steps for improving student performance. Student Achievement Workshops were rescheduled for Southwest Jr. High in the Little Rock School District, and the Oak Grove Elementary School in the Pulaski County School District. 42 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 2003 (Continued) On April 30, 1999, a Student Achievement Workshop was conducted for Oak Grove Elementary School in PCSSD. The Student Achievement Workshop for Southwest Jr. High in LRSD has been rescheduled. On June 8, 1999, a workshop was presented to representatives from each of the Arkansas Education Service Cooperatives and representatives from each of the three districts in Pulaski County. The workshop detailed the Arkansas Comprehensive Testing, Assessment and Accountability Program (ACTAAP). On June 18, 1999, a workshop was presented to administrators of the NLRSD. The workshop detailed the Arkansas Comprehensive Testing, Assessment and Accountability Program (ACTAAP). On August 16, 1999, professional development on ways to increase student achievement and the components of the new ACTAAP program was presented during the preschool staff development activities for teaching assistant in the LRSD. On August 20, 1999, professional development on ways to increase student achievement and the components of the new ACT AAP program was presented during the preschool staff development activities for the Accelerated Learning Center in the LRSD. On September 13, 1999, professional development on ways to increase student achievement and the components of the new ACT AAP program were presented to the staff at Booker T. Washington Magnet Elementary School. On September 27, 1999, professional development on ways to increase student achievement was presented to the Middle and High School staffs of the NLRSD. The workshop also covered the components of the new ACTAAP program, and ACT 999 of 1999. On October 26, 1999, professional development on ways to increase student achievement was presented to LRSD personnel through a staff development training class. The workshop also covered the components of the new ACTAAP program, and ACT 999 of 1999. On December 7, 1999, professional development on ways to increase student achievement was scheduled for Southwest Middle School in the LRSD. The workshop was also set to cover the components of the new ACTAAP program, and ACT 999 of 1999. However, Southwest Middle School administrators had a need to reschedule, therefore the workshop will be rescheduled. 4 3 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 2003 (Continued) On January 10, 2000, professional development on ways to increase student achievement was conducted for both Dr. Martin Luther King Magnet Elementary School \u0026amp; Little Rock Central High School. The workshops also covered the components of the new ACT AAP program, and ACT 999 of 1999. On March 1, 2000, professional development on ways to increase student achievement was conducted for all principals and district level administrators in the PCSSD. The workshop also covered the components of the new ACTAAP program, and ACT 999 of 1999. On April 12, 2000, professional development on ways to increase student achievement was conducted for the LRSD. The workshop also covered the components of the new ACTAAP program, and ACT 999 of 1999. Targeted staffs from the middle and junior high schools in the three districts in Pulaski County attended the Smart Step Summit on May 1 and May 2. Training was provided regarding the overview of the \"Smart Step\" initiative, \"Standard and Accountability in Action,\" and \"Creating Learning Environments Through Leadership Teams.\" The ADE provided training on the development of alternative assessment September 12-13, 2000. Information was provided regarding the assessment of Special Education and LEP students. Representatives from each district were provided the opportunity to select a team of educators from each school within the district to participate in professional development regarding Integrating Curriculum and Assessment K-12. The professional development activity was directed by the national consultant, Dr. Heidi Hays Jacobs, on September 14 and 15, 2000. The ADE provided professional development workshops from October 2 through October 13, 2000 regarding, \"The Write Stuff: Curriculum Frameworks, Content Standards and Item Development.\" Experts from the Data Recognition Corporation provided the training. Representatives from each district were provided the opportunity to select a team of educators from each school within the district to participate. The ADE provided training on Alternative Assessment Portfolio Systems by video conference for Special Education and LEP Teachers on November 17, 2000. Also, Alternative Assessment Portfolio System Training was provided for testing coordinators through teleconference broadcast on November 27, 2000. 44 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 2003 (Continued) On December 12, 2000, the ADE provided training for Test Coordinators on end of course assessments in Geometry and Algebra I Pilot examination. Experts from the Data Recognition Corporation conducted the professional development at the Arkansas Teacher Retirement Building. The ADE presented a one-day training session with Dr. Cecil Reynolds on the Behavior Assessment for Children (BASC). This took place on December 7, 2000 at the NLRSD Administrative Annex. Dr. Reynolds is a practicing clinical psychologist. He is also a professor at Texas A \u0026amp; M University and a nationally known author. In the training, Dr. Reynolds addressed the following: 1) how to use and interpret information obtained on the direct observation form, 2) how to use this information for programming, 3) when to use the BASC, 4) when to refer for more or additional testing or evaluation, 5) who should complete the forms and when, (i.e., parents, teachers, students), 6) how to correctly interpret scores. This training was intended to especially benefit School Psychology Specialists, psychologists, psychological examiners, educational examiners and counselors. During January 22-26, 2001 the ADE presented the ACTAAP Intermediate (Grade 6) Benchmark Professional Development Workshop on Item Writing. Experts from the Data Recognition Corporation provided the training. Representatives from each district were invited to attend. On January 12, 2001 the ADE presented test administrators training for mid-year End of Course (Pilot) Algebra I and Geometry exams. This was provided for schools with block scheduling. On January 13, 2001 the ADE presented SmartScience Lessons and worked with teachers to produce curriculum. This was shared with eight Master Teachers. The SmartScience Lessons were developed by the Arkansas Science Teachers Association in conjunction with the Wilbur Mills Educational Cooperative under an Eisenhower grant provided by the ADE. The purpose of SmartScience is to provide K-6 teachers with activity-oriented science lessons that incorporate reading, writing, and mathematics skills. The following training has been provided for educators in the three districts in Pulaski County by the Division of Special Education at the ADE since January 2000: On January 6, 2000, training was conducted for the Shannon Hills Pre-school Program, entitled \"Things you can do at home to support your child's learning.\" This was presented by Don Boyd - ASERC and Shelley Weir. The school's director and seven parents attended. 45 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 2003 (Continued) On March 8, 2000, training was conducted for the Southwest Middle School in Little Rock, on ADD. Six people attended the training. There was follow-up training on Learning and Reading Styles on March 26. This was presented by Don Boyd - ASERC and Shelley Weir. On September 7, 2000, Autism and Classroom Accommodations for the LRSD at Chicot Elementary School was presented. Bryan Ayres and Shelley Weir were presenters. The participants were: Karen Sabo, Kindergarten Teacher\nMelissa Gleason, Paraprofessional\nCurtis Mayfield, P.E. Teacher\nLisa Poteet, Speech Language Pathologist\nJane Harkey, Principal\nKathy Penn-Norman, Special Education Coordinator\nAlice Phillips, Occupational Therapist. On September 15, 2000, the Governor's Developmental Disability Coalition Conference presented Assistive Technology Devices \u0026amp; Services. This was held at the Arlington Hotel in Hot Springs. Bryan Ayres was the presenter. On September 19, 2000, Autism and Classroom Accommodations for the LRSD at Jefferson Elementary School was presented. Bryan Ayres and Shelley Weir were presenters. The participants were: Melissa Chaney, Special Education Teacher\nBarbara Barnes, Special Education Coordinator\na Principal, a Counselor, a Librarian, and a Paraprofessional. On October 6, 2000, Integrating Assistive Technology Into Curriculum was presented at a conference in the Hot Springs Convention Center. Presenters were: Bryan Ayers and Aleecia Starkey. Speech Language Pathologists from LRSD and NLRSD attended. On October 24, 2000, Consideration and Assessment of Assistive Technology was presented through Compressed Video-Teleconference at the ADE facility in West Little Rock. Bryan Ayres was the presenter. On October 25 and 26, 2000, Alternate Assessment for Students with Severe Disabilities for the LRSD at J. A. Fair High School was presented. Bryan Ayres was the presenter. The participants were: Susan Chapman, Special Education Coordinator\nMary Steele, Special Education Teacher\nDenise Nesbit, Speech Language Pathologist\nand three Paraprofessionals. On November 14, 2000, Consideration and Assessment of Assistive Technology was presented through Compressed Video-Teleconference at the ADE facility in West Little Rock. Bryan Ayres was the presenter. On November 17, 2000, training was conducted on Autism for the LRSD at the Instructional Resource Center. Bryan Ayres and Shelley Weir were presenters. 46 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 2003 (Continued) On December 5, 2000, Access to the Curriculum Via the use of Assistive Technology Computer Lab was presented. Bryan Ayres was the presenter of this teleconference. The participants were: Tim Fisk, Speech Language Pathologist from Arch Ford Education Service Cooperative at Plumerville and Patsy Lewis, Special Education Teacher from Mabelvale Middle School in the LRSD. On January 9, 2001 , Consideration and Assessment of Assistive Technology was presented through Compressed Video-Teleconference at the ADE facility in West Little Rock. Bryan Ayres was the presenter. Kathy Brown, a vision consultant from the LRSD, was a participant. On January 23, 2001, Autism and Classroom Modifications for the LRSD at Brady Elementary School was presented. Bryan Ayres and Shelley Weir were presenters. The participants were: Beverly Cook, Special Education Teacher\nAmy Littrell, Speech Language Pathologist\nJan Feurig, Occupational Therapist\nCarolyn James, Paraprofessional\nCindy Kackly, Paraprofessional\nand Rita Deloney, Paraprofessional. The ADE provided training on Alternative Assessment Portfolio Systems for Special Education and Limited English Proficient students through teleconference broadcast on February 5, 2001. Presenters were: Charlotte Marvel, ADE\nDr. Gayle Potter, ADE\nMarcia Harding, ADE\nLynn Springfield, ASERC\nMary Steele, J. A. Fair High School, LRSD\nBryan Ayres, Easter Seals Outreach. This was provided for Special Education teachers and supervisors in the morning, and Limited English Proficient teachers and supervisors in the afternoon. The Special Education session was attended by 29 teachers/administrators and provided answers to specific questions about the alternate assessment portfolio system and the scoring rubric and points on the rubric to be used to score the portfolios. The LEP session was attended by 16 teachers/administrators and disseminated the common tasks to be included in the portfolios: one each in mathematics, writing and reading. On February 12-23, 2001, the ADE and Data Recognition Corporation personnel trained Test Coordinators in the administration of the spring Criterion-Referenced Test. This was provided in 20 sessions at 10 regional sites. Testing protocol, released items, and other testing materials were presented and discussed. The sessions provided training for Primary, Intermediate, and Middle Level Benchmark Exams as well as End of Course Literacy, Algebra and Geometry Pilot Tests. The LRSD had 2 in attendance for the End of Course session and 2 for the Benchmark session. The NLRSD had 1 in attendance for the End of Course session and 1 for the Benchmark session. The PCSSD had 1 in attendance for the End of Course session and 1 for the Benchmark session. 47 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 2003 (Continued) On March 15, 2001 , there was a meeting at the ADE to plan professional development for staff who work with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) students. A $30,000 grant has been created to provide LEP training at Chicot Elementary for a year, starting in April 2001. A $40,000 grant was created to provide a Summer English as Second Language (ESL) Academy for the LRSD from June 18 through 29, 2001. Andre Guerrero from the ADE Accountability section met with Karen Broadnax, ESL Coordinator at LRSD, Pat Price, Early Childhood Curriculum Supervisor at LRSD, and Jane Harkey, Principal of Chicot Elementary. On March 1-2 and 8-29, 2001 , ADE staff performed the following activities: processed registration for April 2 and 3 Alternate Portfolio Assessment video conference quarterly meeting\nanswered questions about Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) and LEP Alternate Portfolio Assessment by phone from schools and Education Service Cooperatives\nand signed up students for alternate portfolio assessment from school districts. On March 6, 2001 , ADE staff attended a Smart Step Technology Leadership Conference at the State House Convention Center. On March 7, 2001, ADE staff attended a National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Regional Math Framework Meeting about the Consensus Project 2004. On March 8, 2001 , there was a one-on-one conference with Carole Villarreal from Pulaski County at the ADE about the LEP students with portfolios. She was given pertinent data, including all the materials that have been given out at the video conferences. The conference lasted for at least an hour. On March 14, 2001, a Test Administrator's Training Session was presented specifically to LRSD Test Coordinators and Principals. About 60 LRSD personnel attended. The following meetings have been conducted with educators in the three districts in Pulaski County since July 2000. On July 10-13, 2000 the ADE provided Smart Step training. The sessions covered Standards-based classroom practices. 48 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 2003 (Continued) On July 19-21 , 2000 the ADE held the Math/Science Leadership Conference at UCA. This provided services for Arkansas math and science teachers to support systemic reform in math/science and training for 8th grade Benchmark. There were 200 teachers from across the state in attendance. On August 14-31, 2000 the ADE presented Science Smart Start Lessons and worked with teachers to produce curriculum. This will provide K-6 teachers with activity-oriented science lessons that incorporate reading, writing, and mathematics skills. On September 5, 2000 the ADE held an Eisenhower Informational meeting with Teacher Center Coordinators. The purpose of the Eisenhower Professional Development Program is to prepare teachers, school staff, and administrators to help all students meet challenging standards in the core academic subjects. A summary of the program was presented at the meeting. On November 2-3, 2000 the ADE held the Arkansas Conference on Teaching. This presented curriculum and activity workshops. More than 1200 attended the conference. On November 6, 2000 there was a review of Science Benchmarks and sample model curriculum. A committee of 6 reviewed and revised a drafted document. The committee was made up of ADE and K-8 teachers. On November 7-10, 2000 the ADE held a meeting of the Benchmark and End of Course Mathematics Content Area Committee. Classroom teachers reviewed items for grades 4, 6, 8 and EOC mathematics assessment. There were 60 participants. On December 4-8, 2000 the ADE conducted grades 4 and 8 Benchmark Scoring for Writing Assessment. This professional development was attended by approximately 750 teachers. On December 8, 2000 the ADE conducted Rubric development for Special Education Portfolio scoring. This was a meeting with special education supervisors to revise rubric and plan for scoring in June. On December 8, 2000 the ADE presented the Transition Mathematics Pilot Training Workshop. This provided follow-up training and activities for fourth-year mathematics professional development. On December 12, 2000 the ADE presented test administrators training for midyear End of Course (Pilot) Algebra I and Geometry exams. This was provided for schools with block scheduling. 49 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 2003 (Continued) The ADE provided training on Alternative Assessment Portfolio Systems for Special Education and Limited English Proficient students through teleconference broadcasts on April 2-3, 2001 . Administration of the Primary, Intermediate, and Middle Level Benchmark Exams as well as End of Course Literacy took place on April 23-27, 2001 . Administration of the End of Course Algebra and Geometry Exams took place on May 2-3, 2001. Over 1,100 Arkansas educators attended the Smart Step Growing Smarter Conference on July 10 and 11, 2001, at the Little Rock Statehouse Convention Center. Smart Step focuses on improving student achievement for Grades 5-8. The Smart Step effort seeks to provide intense professional development for teachers and administrators at the middle school level, as well as additional materials and assistance to the state's middle school teachers. The event began with opening remarks by Ray Simon, Director of the ADE. Carl Boyd, a longtime educator and staff consultant for Learning 24-7, presented the first keynote address on \"The Character-Centered Teacher\". Debra Pickering, an education consultant from Denver, Colorado, presented the second keynote address on \"Characteristics of Middle Level Education\". Throughout the Smart Step conference, educators attended breakout sessions that were grade-specific and curriculum area-specific. Pat Davenport, an education consultant from Houston, Texas, delivered two addresses. She spoke on \"A Blueprint for Raising Student Achievement\". Representatives from all three districts in Pulaski County attended. Over 1,200 Arkansas teachers and administrators attended the Smart Start Conference on July 12, 2001 , at the Little Rock Statehouse Convention Center. Smart Start is a standards-driven educational initiative which emphasizes the articulation of clear standards for student achievement and accurate measures of progress against those standards through assessments, staff development and individual school accountability. The Smart Start Initiative focused on improving reading and mathematics achievement for all students in Grades K-4. The event began with opening remarks by Ray Simon, Director of the ADE. Carl Boyd, a longtime educator and staff consultant for Learning 24-7, presented the keynote address. The day featured a series of 15 breakout sessions on best classroom practices. Representatives from all three districts in Pulaski County attended. On July 18-20, 2001 , the ADE held the Math/Science Leadership Conference at UCA. This provided services for Arkansas math and science teachers to support systemic reform in math/science and training for 8th grade Benchmark. There were approximately 300 teachers from across the state in attendance. 50 l VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 2003 (Continued) The ADE and Harcourt Educational Measurement conducted Stanford 9 test administrator training from August 1-9, 2001 . The training was held at Little Rock, Jonesboro, Fort Smith, Forrest City, Springdale, Mountain Home, Prescott, and Monticello. Another session was held at the ADE on August 30, for those who were unable to attend August 1-9. The ADE conducted the Smart Start quarterly meeting by video conference at the Education Service Cooperatives and at the ADE from 9:00 a.m. until 11 :30 a.m. on September 5, 2001 . The ADE released the performance of all schools on the Primary and Middle Level Benchmark Exams on September 5, 2001 . The ADE conducted Transition Core Teacher In-Service training for Central in the LRSD on September 6, 2001 . The ADE conducted Transition Checklist training for Hall in the LRSD on September 7, 2001 . The ADE conducted Transition Checklist training for McClellan in the LRSD on September 13, 2001 . The ADE conducted Basic Co-teaching training for the LRSD on October 9, 2001 . The ADE conducted training on autism spectrum disorder for the PCSSD on October 15, 2001 . Professional Development workshops (1 day in length) in scoring End of Course assessments in algebra, geometry and reading were provided for all districts in the state. Each school was invited to send three representatives (one for each of the sessions). LRSD, NLRSD, and PCSSD participated. Information and training materials pertaining to the Alternate Portfolio Assessment were provided to all districts in the state and were supplied as requested to LRSD, PCSSD and David 0. Dodd Elementary. On November 1-2, 2001 the ADE held the Arkansas Conference on Teaching at the Excelsior Hotel \u0026amp; Statehouse Convention Center. This presented sessions, workshops and short courses to promote exceptional teaching and learning. Educators could become involved in integrated math, science, English \u0026amp; language arts and social studies learning. The ADE received from the schools selected to participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), a list of students who will take the test. 51 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 2003 (Continued) On December 3-7, 2001 the ADE conducted grade 6 Benchmark scoring training for reading and math. Each school district was invited to send a math and a reading specialist. The training was held at the Holiday Inn Airport in Little Rock. On December 4 and 6, 2001 the ADE conducted Mid-Year Test Administrator Training for Algebra and Geometry. This was held at the Arkansas Activities Association's conference room in North Little Rock. On January 24, 2002, the ADE conducted the Smart Start quarterly meeting by ADE compressed video with Fred Jones presenting. On January 31, 2002, the ADE conducted the Smart Step quarterly meeting by NSCI satellite with Fred Jones presenting. On February 7, 2002, the ADE Smart Step co-sponsored the AR Association of Middle Level Principal's/ADE curriculum, assessment and instruction workshop with Bena Kallick presenting. On February 11-21 , 2002, the ADE provided training for Test Administrators on the Primary, Intermediate, and Middle Level Benchmark Exams as well as End of Course Literacy, Algebra and Geometry Exams. The sessions took place at Forrest City, Jonesboro, Mountain Home, Springdale, Fort Smith, Monticello, Prescott, Arkadelphia and Little Rock. A make-up training broadcast was given at 15 Educational Cooperative Video sites on February 22. During February 2002, the LRSD had two attendees for the Benchmark Exam training and one attendee for the End of Course Exam training. The NLRSD and PCSSD each had one attendee at the Benchmark Exam training and one attendee for the End of Course Exam training. The ADE conducted the Smart Start quarterly meeting by compressed interactive video at the South Central Education Service Cooperative from 9:30 a.m. until 11 :30 a.m. on May 2, 2002. Telecast topics included creating a standards-based classroom and a seven-step implementation plan. The principal's role in the process was explained. The ADE conducted the Smart Step quarterly meeting by compressed interactive video at the South Central Education Service Cooperative from 9:30 a.m. until 11 :30 a.m. on May 9, 2002. Telecast topics included creating a standards-based classroom and a seven-step implementation plan. The principal's role in the process was explained. 52 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 2003 (Continued) The Twenty-First Annual Curriculum and Instruction Conference, cosponsored by the Arkansas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development and the Arkansas Department of Education, will be held June 24-26, 2002, at the Arlington Hotel in Hot Springs, Arkansas. \"Ignite Your Enthusiasm for Learning\" is the theme for this year's conference, which will feature educational consultant, Dr. Debbie Silver, as well as other very knowledgeable presenters. Additionally, there will be small group sessions on Curriculum Alignment, North Central Accreditation, Section 504, Building Level Assessment, Administrator Standards, Data Disaggregation, and National Board. The Educational Accountability Unit of the ADE hosted a workshop entitled \"Strategies for Increasing Achievement on the ACT AAP Benchmark Examination\" on June 13-14, 2002 at the Agora Center in Conway. The workshop was present_ed for schools in which 100% of students scored below the proficient. level on one or more parts of the most recent Benchmark Examination. The agenda included presentations on \"The Plan-Do-Check-Act Instructional Cycle\" by the nationally known speaker Pat Davenport. ADE personnel provided an explanation of the MPH point program. Presentations were made by Math and Literacy Specialists. Dr. Charity Smith, Assistant Director for Accountability, gave a presentation about ACTAAP. Break out sessions were held, in which school districts with high scores on the MPH point program offered strategies and insights into increasing student achievement. The NLRSD, LRSD, and PCSSD were invited to attend. The NLRSD attended the workshop. The Smart Start Summer Conference took place on July 8-9, 2002, at the Little Rock Statehouse Convention Center and Peabody Hotel. The Smart Start Initiative focuses on improving reading and mathematics achievement for all students in Grades K-4. The event included remarks by Ray Simon, Director of the ADE. After comments by the Director, Bena Kallick presented the keynote address \"Beyond Mapping: Essential Questions, Assessment, Higher Order Thinking\". This was followed by a series of breakout sessions on best classroom practices. On the second day, Vivian Moore gave the keynote address \"Overcoming Obstacles: Avenues for Student Success\". Krista Underwood gave the presentation \"Put Reading First in Arkansas\". This was followed by a series of breakout sessions on best classroom practices. 53 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 2003 (Continued) The Smart Step Summer Conference took place on July 10-11, 2002, at the Little Rock Statehouse Convention Center and Peabody Hotel. Smart Step focuses on improving student achievement for Grades 5-8. The event included remarks by Ray Simon, Director of the ADE. After comments by the Director, Vivian Moore presented the keynote address \"Overcoming Obstacles: Avenues for Student Success\". This was followed by a series of breakout sessions on best classroom practices. On the second day, Bena Kallick presented \"Beyond Mapping: Essential Questions, Assessment, Higher Order Thinking\". Ken Stamatis presented \"Smart Steps to Creating a School Culture That Supports Adolescent Comprehension\". This was followed by a series of breakout sessions on best classroom practices. On August 8, 2002, Steven Weber held a workshop at Booker T. Washington Elementary on \"Best Practices in Social Studies\". It was presented to the 4th grade teachers in the Little Rock School District. . The workshop focused around the five themes of geography and the social studies (fourth grade) framework/standards. Several Internet web sites were shared with the teachers, and the teachers were shown methods for incorporating writing into fourth grade social studies. One of the topics was using primary source photos and technology to stimulate the students to write about diverse regions. A theme of the workshop included identifying web sites which apply to fourth grade social studies teachers and interactive web sites for fourth grade students. This was a Back-to-School In-service workshop. The teachers were actively involved in the workshop. On August 13 Steven Weber conducted a workshop at Parkview High School in the LRSD. Topics of the workshop included: 1. Incorporating Writing in the Social Studies Classroom 2. Document Based (open-ended) Questioning Techniques 3. How to practice writing on a weekly basis without assigning a lengthy research report 4. Developing Higher Level Thinking Skills in order to produce active citizens, rather than passive, uninformed citizens 5. Using the Social Studies Framework 6. Identifying state and national Web Sites which contain Primary Sources for use in the classroom The 8:30 - 11 :30 session was for the 6 - 8 grade social studies teachers. The 12:30 - 3:00 session was for the 9 - 12 grade social studies teachers. Several handouts were used, also PowerPoint, primary source photos and documents, and Internet web sites (i.e., Library of Congress, Butler Center for Arkansas Studies, National Archives, etc.). This was a Back-to-School In-service workshop. The teachers were actively involved in the workshop. Marie McNeal is the Social Studies Specialist for the Little Rock School District. She invited Steven Weber to present at the workshop, and was in attendance. 54 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 2003 (Continued) On September 30 through October 11 , 2002, the ADE provided Professional Development for Test Administrators on the End of Course Literacy, Algebra and Geometry Exams. The training was held at the Holiday Inn Airport. All three districts in Pulaski County sent representatives to the training. On October 3, 2002, Charlotte Marvel provided in-service training for LEP teachers in the Little Rock School District. On December 6, 2002, the Community and Parent Empowerment Summit was held for parents of children attending the LRSD. It took place at the Saint Mark Baptist Church in Little Rock. Dr. Charity Smith, Assistant Director for Accountability, presented information on No Child Left Behind, Supplemental Services, after school tutoring, how parents can help, and the Refrigerator Curriculum. Mr. Reginald Wilson, Senior Coordinator for Accountability, presented information on ACTAAP, including how to find information on the AS-IS Website and what is included in the school report cards. Donna Elam spoke on the topic \"From the School House to the Jail House\". On December 10 - 12, 2002, the Math Workshop \"Investigations in Number, Data and Space\" was held at the Clinton Elementary Magnet School in Sherwood. Training for Kindergarten and First Grade Teachers was held on December 10, and included Making Shapes and Building Blocks, Quilts, Squares and Block Towns. Training for Second and Third Grade Teachers was held on December 11, and included Shapes, Halves, Symmetry and Turtle Paths. Training for Fourth and Fifth Grade Teachers was held on December 12. Fourth grade covered Seeing Solids and Silhouettes. Fifth Grade was about Containers and Cubes. The sessions provided quality time for teachers to discuss the curriculum, reflect on implications, provide mutual support, and continue planning. The ADE provided professional development for all school districts on Alternative Assessment Portfolio Systems on January 7-9, 2003 at the Holiday Inn Airport. The LRSD had two in attendance, NLRSD had one in attendance, and the PCSSD had two in attendance. The ADE conducted the Smart Start Statewide Professional Staff Development Video Conference at the ADE/AETN Studio and at participating Education Service Cooperatives from 9:30 a.m. until 11 :30 a.m. on February 12, 2003. The ADE conducted the Smart Step Statewide Professional Staff Development Video Conference at the ADE/AETN Studio and at participating Education Service Cooperatives from 9:30 a.m. until 11 :30 a.m. on February 13, 2003. 55 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 2003 (Continued) Test Coordinator training was provided throughout the state during the weeks starting February 10 and February 17, 2003. The training in Little Rock was February 20, 2003. The Little Rock School District had two attendees for the Benchmark, End of Course, and Stanford 9 training. The North Little Rock School District had one attendee at the Benchmark, End of Course, and Stanford 9 training. The Pulaski County Special School District had one attendee at the Benchmark, End of Course, and Stanford 9 training. Two sixth grade teachers from each district attended the Professional Development for Benchmark assessments during the week of February 17, 2003 at the Holiday Inn Airport. 56 VII. TEST VALIDATION A. B. Using a collaborative approach, the ADE will select and contract with an independent bias review service or expert to evaluate the Stanford 8, or other monitoring instruments used to measure disparities in academic achievement between black students and white students. 1. Projected Ending Date March, 1995 2. Actual as of April 30, 2003 On March 29, 1995, letters were sent to four national experts about conducting a test bias validation of the Stanford Achievement Test, Eighth Edition, Form K (SAT-8). Dr. Paul Williams, Deputy Director of Educational Testing Service (ETS), contacted the ADE in April of 1995 concerning the proposal for validating the SAT-8 test. The ADE requested that Dr. Williams conduct a validity study of test items used in the SAT-8. Dr. Williams submitted a final proposal for his services. The ADE Bias Review Test Committee met Friday, July 7, 1995, and approved Dr. William's contract proposal. The final contract was forwarded to Dr. Williams for his signature. The contract was signed in August 1995, thereby, completing this goal. By April 1994, establish a bias review committee to oversee the bias review process, and invite representatives of the Districts and parties to meet with the bias review committee. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of April 30, 2003 Complete. ADE established a Bias Review Committee in April 1994. In accordance with the Implementation Plan, representatives from the Districts and the parties were invited to attend and participate in this and all meetings of the Bias Review Committee. C. Upon completion of test validation procedures by the bias review service or expert, the ADE will adopt and use a validated test as a monitoring instrument. 1. Projected Ending Date March 1995 and ongoing 57 VII. TEST VALIDATION (Continued) C. Upon completion of test validation procedures by the bias review service or expert, the ADE will adopt and use a validated test as a monitoring instrument. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 2003 Dr. Paul Williams met with the staff of the Psychological Corporation to review their methods and procedures. In August 1995, he met with the staff at Georgia State University to review the statistical methods that would be used in the analysis. Dr. Williams reported difficulty with the bias-review study in receiving the names of the bias panel and the complete SAT-8 data set from the Psychological Corporation. Dr. Williams submitted an invoice totaling $8,961 for Task I activities of the SAT-8 validity study for partial fulfillment of the test validation study. On December 6, 1995, a contract extension for Dr. Williams was reviewed by the Legislative Council. In January 1996, he indicated that he was in the final stages of the test validation, and the ADE was presented a draft report in March 1996. In May 1996, Dr. Williams stated that the wrong data sets were sent to him by the Psychological Corporation resulting in Task 3 having to be redone. A new draft of the final report was received by the ADE in July 1996. In August 1996, copies of the test validation report were provided to the State Board of Education and the ADE administrative team for their review. On September 10, 1996, the LRSD notified the ADE that they had reviewed the test validation report and would like to meet with the ADE to discuss the report. The ADE Director indicated that he would schedule a meeting with the LRSD to discuss the report. In October 1996, historical files and data were provided to the ADE Director, the ADE Assistant Director for Technical Services, and the ADE Assistant Director for Planning and Curriculum for their review in preparation for a meeting with the LRSD regarding the validity study. Test validation procedures by the expert have been completed. A recommendation was drafted proposing the use of the SA T-8 by the ADE as the validated test for monitoring. The ADE is presently working to arrange a meeting with the Administration of the LRSD to discuss the test validation study. Effective September 22, 1997, the State Board of Education hired a new Director of the General Education Division, which should allow the ADE to move forward in this matter. 58 VII. TEST VALIDATION (Continued) C. Upon completion of test validation procedures by the bias review service or expert, the ADE will adopt and use a validated test as a monitoring instrument. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 2003 (Continued) In October 1997, the GED Director was updated on the history of the test validation process to provide the Director with background information in preparation for a meeting with the LRSD. In February 1998, ADE staff met with senior staff members to discuss the test validation and appropriate test scores for consideration by the LRSD. The ADE Director met with the Superintendent of the LRSD to discuss test validation issues. In June 1998, the ADE Director directed the Assistant Director for Accountability to recommend staff to discuss how the ADE would measure LRSD's progress toward meeting the loan forgiveness thresholds of the Settlement Agreement. Plans were made to meet with the staff Tuesday, June 30, 1998. The Test Validation Committee met on June 30, 1998, and discussed the following: 1. The appropriateness of the use of scaled scores on the SAT-8 test as the metric for assessing LRSD compliance with the loan forgiveness provisions of the Settlement Agreement\nand 2. The need for an independent analysis of LRSD students' test scores to determine compliance or noncompliance with loan forgiveness standard, and who would bear the cost of such an independent analysis. The Test Validation Committee met on September 10, 1998, to review recent correspondence from LRSD and to further discuss issues related to the loan forgiveness provisions of the Settlement Agreement. A follow-up administrative meeting was held on October 13, 1998, to discuss issues related to the test validation process. Participants included Tim Gauger, Assistant Attorney General, Dr. Charity Smith, Lead Planner for Desegregation, and Frank Anthony, Assistant Director for Accountability. A meeting was scheduled with Dr. Les Carnine, LRSD Superintendent and Mr. Ray Simon, ADE Director, regarding Test Validation and loan forgiveness provisions of the Settlement Agreement on May 12, 1999. 59 VII. TEST VALIDATION (Continued) C. Upon completion of test validation procedures by the bias review service or expert, the ADE will adopt and use a validated test as a monitoring instrument. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 2003 (Continued) On June 14, 1999, the State Board of Education was briefed on the status of LRSD's refusal to make principal and interest payments into escrow as required by the loan provisions of the Settlement Agreement and related documents. 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LR-:C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO . 1, ET AL. RECEIVED DEFENDANTS MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL . KATHERINE KNIGHT, ET AL . APR 1 ~ 2003 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING The Joshua Intervenors' Comments on the Submission of Page 14s \"Evaluations\" INTERVENORS INT ERVEN ORS The Joshua Intervenors comment as follows on the \"[LRSD] Notice of Fil i ng Program Evaluations Required by Paragraph c of the Court's Compliance Remedy\" and the accompanying \"evaluations.\" This court held that the LRSD did not substantially comply with sec. 2.7.1 of the Revised Plan, addressing \"Program Assessment/Program Evaluation [at 150).\" [At 168] The court noted the importance of this commitment. I find that the purpose of Sec. 2.7.1 was to make sure that the programs promised under Sec. 2. 7 actually worked to improve the academic achievement of African-American students. I further find that LRSD's substantial compliance with Sec. 2.7.1 was crucial to its commitment to improve the academic achievement of African-American students~ for, without performing a rigorous annual assessment of each of the many dozens of programs implemented under Sec. 2.7, it would be impossible to determine which programs were working and should be continued and which programs were not working and should be discontinued, modified, or replaced ~1th new programs. [At 150) The court's \"Compliance Remedy\" for the Sec. 2.7.1 violation 1 addressed in part \"program evaluations on each of the programs identified in page 148 of the Final Compliance Report.\" [At 170, 171) The court discussed the completion of these evaluations and their submission to the court and the parties, by March 15, 2003, after their approval by the LRSD school board. [At 171-72] The court also required, in effect, additional evaluations of \"each of the programs implemented under Section 2.7 to improve the academic achievement of African-American students.\" [ At 170] These materials are to be submitted on or before March 15, 2004. [At 172] This court also discussed the criteria to govern the LRSD's exiting court supervision. Because LRSD failed to substantially comply with the crucially important obligations contained in Sec. 2.7.1, .it. must remain under court supervision with regard to that section of the Revised Plan until it: Cal demonstrates that a program assessment procedure is in place that can accurately measure the effectiveness of each program implemented under sec. 2.1 in improving the academic achievement of AfricanAmerican students; ... \" [At 110) The LRSD \"Notice of Filing\" describes the LRSD' s plan to prepare \"comprehensive program evaluation[s]\" as follows: The District will prepare the following new, comprehensive evaluations: (a) Elementary Literacy, (b) Middle and High School Literacy and (c) K-12 Mathematics and Science. Each evaluation will be prepared in accordance with proposed Regulation IL-Rl and will incorporate all available student assessment data relevant to the program being evaluated. These evaluations will be submitted to the District Court on or before March 15, 2004. [Exhibit A at SJ Joshua Intervenors have raised an issue about the scope of this plan pursuant to Section 8 of the Revised Plan. The page 148 \"evaluations\" were, as noted, submitted on March 14, 2003. A review of these materials and other relevant documents 2 show that if LRSD is to \"[demonstrate} that a program assessment procedure is in place that can accurately measure the effectiveness of each program implemented under Sec. 2. 7 in improving the academic achievement of African-American students\" -- it will have to be by a future submission. In general, the documents submitted were either not evaluations, or very deficient evaluations. Joshua Intervenors offer the following examples of deficiencies identified in the page 154 \"evaluations.\" Early Literacy (Vol. 1-2] 1 Dr. Ross described the report as \"one of the best written reports from LRSD I've read.\" [At 2] He also discussed \"a number of weaknesses .... \" [l.s;l.] Dr. Ross' critique includes the following content: \"Of greatest concern overall is the writer's obvious efforts to 'prove' gap reduction even where the data support is weak or spurious.\" (At 3] \"Statistically, a very serious weakness is the lack of validity of the 'Percent Improvement' (PI) index.\" [At 3 J \"Another major statistical weakness is emphasizing the comparison of growth ratios (GR) between Band NB students .. The reason is the obvious ceiling effects on most of the measures.\" [At 4J \"Not surprisingly, on the two literacy tests that do .Il.Q.t. have low ceilings -- Writing Vocabulary and ORA -- the Growth Ratios are much less supportive of gap reduction (e.g., seep. 54, bullet 4), and could even be used by critics as showing extensions of the gap in a number of places. 11 [At 5) \"The present data are 1 This segment is based upon a critique by Dr. Ross, titled \"Review of Year 2 Evaluations.\" It was submitted to counsel _ang Mrs , Marsha 11 of ODM, by counsel for the LRSD, on October 2 s , 2 o o 2 . 3 I I I I I I I I I I II suggestive of definite early progress made by LRSD in improving - All students' literacy performance. There are also indicators of some progress in gap reduction in certain skills. However, given that we are dealing with teacher-administered tests having very low ceiling levels, the overall evidence is weaker than this report conveys. There is no reason to reduce the credibility of the findings by presenting them with such an obvious positive bias.\" [At 7] \"Conduct more studies that examine implementation quality and impacts on the school and the classroom.\" [At 8] charter school [Vol. 1-2] \"Performance data for the program evaluation were not disaggregated by race. The student body, however, was 87 percent African American.\" [Vol. 1-2 at l; Dr. Lesley) Southwest Middle School's SEDL Program [Vol. 1-2) - The \"evaluation\" documents produced by the Southwest Educational Development Lab contain neither a detailed description of the program implemented at Southwest Middle School, nor student achievement data. [Vol. 1-2 at 243-63] Collaborative Action Plan [Vol. 1-2] \"Although the 249-page study produced by SEDL that evaluated the project included student achievement data, those data were not disaggregated by race, and LRSD' s short-term ( one year) participation in the project would not predict that the involvement of this relatively small group of parents and community volunteers would result in improved student performance.\" [Vol. 1-2 at 528; Dr. Lesley) 4 ..... Extended Year schools [Vol. vol. 4J \"Unfortunately, the present evaluation design does not seem sufficiently sensitive to detect effects that might be attributable to EYE. specifically, usage of whole-school data compared descriptively to district norms gives only a very surface examination of the schools' progress, with susceptibility to contamination by student mobility, differences in SES, etc.\" (Exh. Bat S: Dr. Ross] \"The external evaluator's conclusion was that 'Unfortunately, the limited nature of the original design and existing data do not afford us an opportunity to answer in a rigorous manner the key evaluation question of_ the extent of impact of the initiative on black student performance.'\" [Vol. 4 at 1732; Dr. Lesley: see also Vol. 4 at 1813 (Youth Policy Research Group, Inc.] Middle School Implementation [Vol. 4] \"The study conducted by the external evaluator did not attempt to draw any conclusions related to this research question [impact on African-American achievement] since the student performance data available for the study were 'baseline', and there are serious questions about the appropriateness of the achievement measures and about the validity of some of the other performance outcome measures.\" [Vol. 4 at 1870; Dr. Lesley] \"The data presented in the original report does not support the interpretation of program effects on student performance. It provides a baseline for examining future effects, but needs to be extended and verified.\" [Vol. 4 at 1911; Youth Policy Research 5 I \\ . Group, Inc. ) ~lementary _summer school [Vol. 3] There is a lack of II implementation data to describe the  program strategies and the degree to which they were actually used by teachers.\" There is not \"an adequate control group or norms to which the achievement scores of the summer school students could be compared.\" (Eh.Bat 3; Dr. Ross] \"Unfortunately, there are no additional details in the evaluation that describe the precise treatment afforded the students in the program. Missing is any indication of precisely how much of the curriculum was delivered, how and when it was del i vered, and neither by whom, nor its relationship to the previously identified objectives.\" [Vol. control group or norms \" [Vol. Education and Management Associates, Inc.] HIPPY [Vol. 3 J at--] \"No adequate at -- ] [ By Quality \"A limitation of the study, wh i ch unfortunately cannot be remedied retroactively, is the lack of implementation data to describe the fidelity with which HIPPY program components were actually used.\" [Eh . Bat 4; Dr. Ross] \"Conclusions are difficult due to limitations of the study.\" [Vol. 3. at 1554; Dr. Lesley] \"A third weakness is the gap between the HIPPY experience and the achievement scores analyzed .... By that time, several years had elapsed subsequent to the HIPPY interventions.\" [Vol. J at 1567; Dr. Ross] 6 campus Leadership Teams [Vol. 3] \" However, the 'evaluation data' collected to date consist of only results from two district-wide surveys that assessed team members' reactions to various activities. No information exists to verify the representatives of the samples, the validity of the data collection in general, or the implementation of the CLTs at the various schools.\" [Eh. Bat 5; Dr. Ross) \"These surveys were not intended to be a program evaluation., although they were mistakenly characterized as such in the District's compliance report to the court. No student performance data were collected, and, therefore, no conclusions could be drawn as to whether the Campus Leadership Teams' work has resulted in improved academic achievement for any students, nor specifically for African American students.\" [Vol. 3 at 1256; Dr. Lesley] \"There was no formal evaluation of CLT by the LRSD.\" [Vol. 3 at 1259; Dr.. RossJ Lyceum scholars Program [Vol. 4) \"Approximately one-half of the students participating in this small program ( 8 to 10 students total) were African American. Because the numbers were so small, neither performance data nor survey data were disaggregated by race. Neither the staff study nor that of the external evaluator could determine whether this program had any positive benefit on the academic performance of African American students.\" [Vol.4 at 1607; Dr. Lesley; see also at 1635 (inadequate description of treatment provided students in program; 7 Dr. Ross)] onward to Excellence (Vol. 3) The program \"was never fornally achievement data reports sent by the evaluated, except for principal to ADE.\" As \"implementation data are lacking,\" \"if positive or negative results were found, it would be impossible to determine whether OTE or numerous other factors were the main cause.\" [Eh.Bat 4; Dr. Ross) \"In view of these factors, there is no basis for evaluating the 'study,' since none existed.\" [Vol. 3 at 1217; Dr. Ross] Vital Link [Vol. 3] \"Further, the evaluation study conducted was so limited (a brief post-test only, closed-ended survey) that the policy implications of the results are minimal and even potentially misleading if derived.\" [Eh.Bat Jr Dr. Ross] There is \"(i]nsufficient description of the program and its implementation.\" There is a \"[l)ack of pre-program (pretest) data for judging change following program completion.\" \"No examination of results for different subgroups (e.g., by ethnicity) . 11 [Vol.3 at 1542: Dr. Ross) 8 conclusion The need for high quality evaluations, if the LRSD is to exit court supervision, is clear. Robert Pressman 22 Locust Avenue Lexington, MA 02421 781-862-1955 Mass. 405900 Attorney at Law J n John P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72206 501-374-3758 Ark. 64046 1100 North University, Suite 240 Little Rock, AR 72207 501.-663-9900 9 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing pleadilf.: been mailed, postage pre-paid, to all the counsel of record this .-~ (i._ day of ,t, , fJ , ?oc:S,  ~ ~ ?fa ~~~ ohnw.Wall\u0026lt;er .1 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT v. No. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, et al. MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL AND FOR SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL RECEIVED APR 2 5 2003 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING PLAINTIFF DEFENDANTS Separate Defendant Arkansas Department of Education, by and through their attorneys, Attorney General Mike Beebe and Assistant Attorney Mark A. Hagemeier, for their Motion to Withdraw as Counsel and for Substitution of Counsel, state: 1. Assistant Attorney General Colette D. Honorable left state employment effective April 10, 2003. 2. This matter has been reassigned to Assistant Attorney General Mark A. Hagemeier, who now represents Defendants and should be substituted as counsel of record. 3. Defendant requests that the Court and parties direct all future services and correspondence to Mark A. Hagemeier. WHEREFORE, premises considered, Defendants respectfully request that the Court grant the Motion to Withdraw as Counsel and for Substitution of Counsel and that Mark A. Hagemeier be substituted as their counsel of record . .l By: Respectfully Submitted, MIKE BEEBE Attorney General Assistant Attorney eral 323 Center Street, Suite 200 Little Rock, AR 72201-2610 (501) 682-3643 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Mark A. Hagemeier, certify that on April 24, 2003, I caused the foregoing document to be served by depositing a copy in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to each of the following: Mr. M. Samuel Jones, III Wright, Lindsey \u0026amp; Jennings 200 W. Capitol, Suite 2000 Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. John W. Walker John Walker, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Richard Roachell Plaza West Building 415 N. McKinley, Suite 465 Little Rock, AR 72205 Mr. Christopher Heller Friday, Eldredge \u0026amp; Clark 400 W. Capitol, Suite 2000 Little Rock, AR 72201-3493 Mr. Stephen W. Jones Jack, Lyon \u0026amp; Jones 425 W. Capitol, Suite 3400 Little Rock, AR 72201 Ms. Ann Marshall One Union National Plaza 124 West Capitol, Suite 1895 Little Rock, AR 72201 Mark A. Hagemeier 2 --- ..... . .)_ RECEIVED THE ATTORNEY GENERAL STATE OF ARKANSAS MIKE BEEBE APR 2 5 2003 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORlNG Mark A. Hagemeier Assistant Attorney General Mr. M. SamuelJones,m Wright, Lindsey \u0026amp; Jennings 200 W. Capitol, Suite 2000 Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. John W. Walker John Walker, P.A. 1 723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Richard Roachell Plaza West Building 415 N. Mc.inley, Suite 465 Little Rock, AR 72205 April 24, 2003 Direct dial: (501) 682-3643 E-mail: mark.hagemeier@ag.state.us Mr. Christopher Heller Friday, Eldredge \u0026amp; Clark 400 W. Capitol, Suite 2000 Little Rock, AR 72201-3493 Mr. Stephen W. Jones Jack, Lyon \u0026amp; Jones 425 W. Capitol, Suite 3400 Little Rock, AR 72201 Ms. Ann Marshall One Union National Plaza 124 West Capitol, Suite 1895 Little Rock, AR 72201 RE: Little Rock Sch. Dist. v. Pulaski County Special Sch. Dist. et al. U.S. Dist. Ct. No. 4:82-CV-866 Dear Gentlemen and Ms. Marshall: Enclosed please find a copy of Separate Defendant Arkansas Department of Education's Motion to Withdraw as Counsel and for Substitution of Counsel, Notice of Filing and ADE's Project Management Tool sent for filing in the above-referenced matter. MAH/jle Very truly yours, ~.){ . MARK A. HAG~R Assistant Attom~::ral 323 Center Street  Suite 200  Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501) 682-2007  FAX (501) 682-2591 Internet Website http://www.ag.state.ar.us/ Cc: Mr. Ray Simon D. Scott Smith Mr. Louis Ferren Ms. Charity Smith .l UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION RECEIVED APR Z 5 1003 OFFICE OF DESEGREG\"i\\OM MOMliORlMG LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT PLAINTIFF v. No. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, et al. DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF FILING In accordance with the Court's Order of December 10, 1993, the Arkansas Department of Education hereby gives notice of the filing of ADE's Project Management Tool for March 2003. Respectfully Submitted, MIKE BEEBE Attorney General Assistant Attorney eneral 323 Center Street, Suite 1100 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501) 682-3643 Attorney for Arkansas Department of Education #94127 .l CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Mark A. Hagemeier, certify that on April 24, 2003, I caused the foregoing document to be served by depositing a copy in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to each of the following: Mr. M. Samuel Jones, ID Wright, Lindsey \u0026amp; Jennings 200 W. Capitol, Suite 2000 Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. John W. Walker John Walker, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Richard Roachell Plaza West Building 415 N. McKinley, Suite 465 Little Rock, AR 72205 Mr. Christopher Heller Friday, Eldredge \u0026amp; Clark 400 W. Capitol, Suite 2000 Little Rock, AR 72201-3493 Mr. Stephen W. Jones Jack, Lyon \u0026amp; Jones 425 W. Capitol, Suite 3400 Little Rock, AR 72201 Ms. Ann Marshall One Union National Plaza 124 West Capitol, Suite 1895 Little Rock, AR 72201 Mark A. Hagerne'e 2 .l IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL PLAINTIFFS V. NO. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL DEFENDANTS MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL INTERVENORS KA THERINE W. KNIGHT, ET AL INTERVENORS ADE'S PROJECT MANAGEMENT TOOL In compliance with the Court's Order of December 10, 1993, the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) submits the following Project Management Tool to the parties and the Court. 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 April 30, 2003 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. Raymond Simon Director s: ate Board of -Education Shelby Hillman, Chair Carlisle JoNell Caldwell, Vice Chair Uttfe Rock Luke Gordy Van Buren Robert Hackler Mountain Home Peggy Jeffries Fort Smith Calvin King Marianna - ane Rebick Uttfe Rock Lewis Thompson, Jr. Texarkana Jeanna Westmoreland Arkadelphia Arkansas Department of Education #4 Capilol Mall, Liltle Rock, AR 72201-1071 501-682-4475 May 30, 2003 MAY 3 1 2003 Mr. M. Samuel Jones, III Wright, Lindsey \u0026amp; Jennings 200 West Capitol, Suite 2000 Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Christopher Heller Friday, Eldredge \u0026amp; Clark OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING Mr. John W. Walker John Walker, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Richard Roachell Plaza West Building 415 N. McKinley, Suite 465 Little Rock, AR 72205 400 West Capitol, Suite 2000 Little Rock, AR 72201-3493 Mr. Stephen W. Jones Jack, Lyon \u0026amp; Jones 425 West Capitol, Suite 3400 Little Rock, AR 72201 Ms. Ann Marshall One Union National Plaza 124 West Capitol, Suite 1895 Little Rock, AR 72201 RE: Little Rock School District v. Pulaski County Special School District, et al. U.S. District Court No. 4:82-CV-866 Dear Gentlemen and Ms. Marshall: Per an agreement with the Attorney General's Office, I am filing the Arkansas Department of Education's Project Management Tool for the month of April 2003 in the above-referenced case. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at your convenience. General Counsel Arkansas Department of Education SS:law cc: Mark Hagemeier UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DNISION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT .PLAINTIFF V. No. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, et al DEFENDANTS- NOTICE OF FILING In accordance with the Court's Order of December 10, 1993, the Arkansas Department of Education hereby gives notice of the filing of the ADE's Project Management Tool for April 2003. Respectfully Submitted, j~1t~~ Scott Smith, 251 Attorney, Arkansas Department of Education #4 Capitol Mall, Room 404-A Little Rock, AR 72201 501-682-4227 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Scott Smith, certify that on May 30, 2003, I caused the foregoing document to be served by depositing a copy in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to each of the following: Mr.M. SamuelJones,III Wright, Lindsey \u0026amp; Jennings 200 West Capitol, Suite 2000 Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. John W. Walker John Walker, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Richard Roachell Plaza West Building 415 N. McKinley, Suite 465 Little Rock, AR 72205 Mr. Christopher Heller Friday, Eldredge \u0026amp; Clark 400 West Capitol, Suite 2000 Little Rock, AR 72201-3493 Mr. Stephen W. Jones Jack, Lyon \u0026amp; Jones 425 West Capitol, Suite 3400 Little Rock, AR 72201 Ms. Ann Marshall One Union National Plaza 124 West Capitol, Suite 1895 Little Rock, AR 72201 Scott Smith IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL PLAINTIFFS V. NO. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL DEFENDANTS MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL INTERVENORS KATHERINE W. KNIGHT, ET AL INTERVENORS ADE'S PROJECT MANAGEMENT TOOL In compliance with the Court's Order of December 10, 1993, the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) submits the following Project Management Tool to the parties and the Court. This document describes the progress the ADE has made since March 15, 1994, in complying with provisions of the Implementation Plan and itemizes the ADE's progress against timelines presented in the Plan. - IMPLEMENTATION PHASE ACTIVITY I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS A. Use the previous year's three quarter average daily membership to calculate MFPA (State Equalization) for the current school year. 1 . Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. 2. Actual as of May 31, 2003 !ii!ii~h.tii\\ii~,i~miiii%~iliti!!1f.1,a11gy1~t;~r'i\u0026amp;~ B. Include all Magnet students in the resident District's average daily membership for calculation. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE EIGHTH CIRCUIT NOS. 02-3867 AND 03-1147 RECEIVED - '/ /rJ d - (} It 'v?:h d, JUN0 1 8 2003 - ., tJZ l l'VI OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, et al. !JNIUO!INOW N0l!V93H93S3a :10 3~1:1:10 Appellants EOOZ 8 1 Nnr v. 03Al3~3H LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT Appellee Appeal from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas Honorable William R. Wilson, Jr., District Judge BRlEF OF APPELLEE CHRISTOPHER HELLER JOHN C. FENDLEY, JR. FRlDA Y, ELDREDGE \u0026amp; CLARK 400 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 2000 Little Rock, Arkansas 7220 l (501) 376-2011 Attorneys for Appellee SUMMARY AND REQUEST FOR ORAL ARGUMENT This appeal arises out of the interdistrict desegregation case filed in 1982 by the Little Rock School District (\"LRSD\") against the Pulaski County Special School District (\"PCSSD\"), the North Little Rock School District (''NLRSD\") and the State of Arkansas. Mrs. Lorene Joshua, et al., (\"Joshua\") intervened during the remedy phase after a liability finding in favor of the LRSD against all of the defendants. In 1998, the LRSD and Joshua agreed to anew desegregation plan for the LRSD, lmown as the \"Revised Plan.\" The Revised Plan entitled the LRSD to a declaration of unitary status if it substantially complied with the plan and no party objected. The - Revised Plan provided that any party objecting would bear the burden of proof. Joshua objected to the LRSD being granted unitary status. Hearings were held on Joshua's objections. The district court found that the LRSD had substantially complied with all but one section of the Revised Plan and granted the LRSD partial unitary status. Joshua then moved to disqualify the Honorable William R. Wilson, Jr. based on 28 U.S.C.  455(b)(2). That motion was denied. Joshua appeals the district court's grant of partial unitary status and denial of the motion to disqualify. The LRSD respectfully requests at least thirty minutes of oral argument due to length and complexity of the proceedings below and the substantial public interest in this case. Raymond Simon Director s: ate Board of Education Shelby Hillman, Chair Carlisle JoNell Caldwell, Vice Chair Little Rock Luke Gordy Van Buren Robert Hackler Mountain Home Peggy Jeffries Fort Smith Calvin King Mananna  eRebick ock Lewis Thompson, Jr. Texarkana Jeanna Westmoreland Arkadelphia Arkansas Department of Education #4 CapiJol Mall, LiJtle Rock, AR 72201-1071 501-682-4475 http:/ larkedu.state.ar.us RECEIVED June 30, 2003 JUL 1- 2003 Mr. M. Samuel Jones, III Wright, Lindsey \u0026amp; Jennings 200 West Capitol, Suite 2000 Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Christopher Heller OFFICE OF Friday, Eldredge \u0026amp; Clark DESEGREGATION MONITORING Mr. John W. Walker John Walker, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Richard Roachell Plaza West Building 415 N. McKinley, Suite 465 Little Rock, AR 72205 400 West Capitol, Suite 2000 Little Rock, AR 72201-3493 Mr. Stephen W. Jones Jack, Lyon \u0026amp; Jones 425 West Capitol, Suite 3400 Little Rock, AR 72201 Ms. Ann Marshall One Union National Plaza 124 West Capitol, Suite 1895 Little Rock, AR 72201 RE: Little Rock School District v. Pulaski County Special School District, et al. U.S. District Court No. 4:82-CV-866 Dear Gentlemen and Ms. Marshall: Per an agreement with the Attorney General's Office, I am filing the Arkansas Department of Education's Project Management Tool for the month of June 2003 in the above-referenced case. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at your convenience. Sincerely, (} r} lJL~ ~~L Scott Smith General Counsel Arkansas Department of Education SS:law cc: Mark Hagemeier UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DNISION RECEIVED JUL 1 - 2003 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT PLAINTIFF V. No. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, et al DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF FILING In accordance with the Court's Order of December 10, 1993, the Arkansas Department of Education hereby gives notice of the filing of the ADE's Project Management Tool for June 2003. Respectfully Submitted, 9-\u0026gt;~vtc LtiA b f v,) Scott Smith, #92251 7 Attorney, Arkansas Department of Education #4 Capitol Mall, Room 404-A Little Rock, AR 72201 501-682-4227 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE - I, Scott Smith, certify that on June 30, 2003, I caused the foregoing document to be served by depo~iting a copy in the United States mail, postage prepaid, ad~~~ ;VED each of the followmg: tiC\\., Cl Mr. M. Samuel Jones, III Wright, Lindsey \u0026amp; Jennings 200 West Capitol, Suite 2000 Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. John W. Walker John Walker, P.A. 1 723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Richard Roachell Plaza West Building 415 N. McKinley, Suite 465 Little Rock, AR 72205 Mr. Christopher Heller Friday, Eldredge \u0026amp; Clark 400 West Capitol, Suite 2000 Little Rock, AR 72201-3493 Mr. Stephen W. Jones Jack, Lyon \u0026amp; Jones 425 West Capitol, Suite 3400 Little Rock, AR 72201 Ms. Ann Marshall One Union National Plaza 124 West Capitol, Suite 1895 Little Rock, AR 72201 JUL 1 - 2003 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING RECEIVED IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT JUL 1 - 2003 EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL PLAINTIFFS V. NO. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL DEFENDANTS MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL INTERVENORS KATHERINE W. KNIGHT, ET AL INTERVENORS ADE'S PROJECT MANAGEMENT TOOL In compliance with the Court's Order of December 10, 1993, the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) submits the following Project Management Tool to the parties and the Court. 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Date: r /.J -\u0026lt; l  Ann ~ Gene / Horace ~argie El M ltssa ~ Polly  Linda Return to: ~ ,... (\")\"'D .,,,. ..... .,m\n._1.0. -\u0026lt;ii: Oz o\u0026gt;\n10\n10 c-\u0026lt; m.,,\n10 C: -z\nen 0 ..... ,... c5 r-z ,,(.\"...) Ch ,... \"...'.\" D\n10 g mm Zc .... C: ~~ clt:\n10 :::1 I: m z\n10 i\nl\"'\n10 \"D m C: \"D mo ri~ nl!! 0\n10\ns:m ii:(\") m8 Zz .... =l \"'c5 z \"' f\u0026gt; (\") m =p\nl oc..zm :\"c'\"-' c,.: .C ,~. RECEIVED APR 2 3 2003 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATIOfl MONITORING Agenda Little Rock School District Board of Directors' Meeting I n Apr112003 C')\"tl :. ,,.\nm:a ,r-- r_-,: I: Oz o\u0026gt; el~ m..,\n:cc:: -z\n:en o-\u0026lt; r- c5 r-z C')\"'  r-r-\n:0 -.:,m c::.., mo r-\n:0 c\"\n-\u0026lt; nS!! o\n:c 31:m :I:(') m8 Zz -\u0026lt;=i \"'c5 z \"' fl C') m=l p\no'-mz :\":'c\"-' c::o  C')  I. 11. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS PRELIMINARY FUNCTIONS A. Call to Order B. Roll Call PROCEDURAL MATTERS A. Welcome to Guests REGULAR MEETING April 24, 2003 5:30 p.m. B. Performance - Rockefeller Elementary School Choir 111. REPORTS/RECOGNITIONS/PUBLIC COMMENTS: A. Superintendent's Citations B. Partners in Education - New Partnerships Accelerated Learning Center - Carol Green Twin City Bank - Baseline \u0026amp; 1-30 Branch - Bob Burch \u0026amp; Marilyn Harrington Fulbright Elementary School - Deborah Mitchell Twin City Bank - Highway 10 Branch - Bob Burch, Laurice Taylor \u0026amp; Arnicee Stigars Henderson Middle School - Marvin Burton Twin City Bank - Chenal \u0026amp; Bowman Branch - Bob Burch \u0026amp; Beth Lindsey Mabelvale Elementary School - Tab Phillips \u0026amp; Janice Moore Twin City Bank - Baseline \u0026amp; 1-30 Branch - Bob Burch \u0026amp; Beth Lindsey McDermott Elementary School - Virginia Ashley \u0026amp; Melanie Greenwald Twin City Bank - Rodney Parham Branch - Bob Burch \u0026amp; Marsha Davis Woodruff Elementary School - Janice Wilson, Shirley Davis \u0026amp; Jovita Lacy Twin City Bank - Riverdale Branch - Bob Burch \u0026amp; Julie Wagner Watson Elementary School - Javanna Wood Waste Management of Arkansas - Wayne Rathbun (\")\"D ,,.\u0026gt;. ....\n.,m._a.. ... :11:: Oz o\u0026gt;\n:o\n:o C-\u0026lt; m-n\na C: -z\na\u0026lt;\"\u0026gt; o-\u0026lt; F\n(\")\"' ,,\u0026gt;...... 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Career- Technical Education Textbook Adoption VII . ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION: A. Charter School Program Evaluation VIII. BUSINESS SERVICES DIVISION: A. Donations of Property B. Financial Report C. Request for Easement - Wilson Elementary School D. Request for Easement - John Barrow Road and Henderson Middle School n -o ,,.\u0026gt; ..:..:,_mC.. -4:IC Oz o\u0026gt;\nc\nc cm-.,\u0026lt;.,\nc C: -z\nc n ,o..\" c\"5' r-z OU\u0026gt; ,,\u0026gt;....\nc -o m C: -0 ,C..D\nOc \u0026lt;'5-\u0026lt; n{!? 0\nc\ni:m\ni:n m8 Zz\n~ z Cl\u0026gt; !\"' n m:::.  Fl c..m oz Cl\u0026gt; Cl\u0026gt; ::c- !\n:!=' .n.. \u0026gt; Regular Board Meeting April 24, 2003 Page 3 IX. SCHOOL SERVICES DIVISION: A. Varsity / Junior Varsity Athletic Program X. CLOSING REMARKS: Superintendent's Report: 1. Dates to Remember 2. Special Functions XI. EMPLOYEE HEARINGS XII. ADJOURNMENT O\"O .\u0026gt;\nmo ,r---,-__,\ni: Oz o\u0026gt;\no\no om-.,\u0026lt;.,\no C: -z\noo_n, != ~ OU\u0026gt; \u0026gt; !=\no -om C:.,, ,C--D\nOo l'i _, nl!! o::o\ni:m\ni:n m8 Z_, =zI u, 0 z u, .!1,7, .,,. \u0026gt;o ~=I Z\u0026gt; m--\u0026lt; ~a ::cZ ,.\nu, u, f' n m =I  p\n:j o\u0026lt;--zm CJ)CJ) ::cc: o \u0026gt;  n_, \u0026gt; I. PRELIMINARY FUNCTIONS CA.LL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL Ill. PROCEDURAL MATTERS STUDENT PERFORMANCE Ill. REPORTS/RECOGNITIONS PUBLIC COMMENTS A. CITATIONS B. PARTNERSHIPS C. CITIZENS/ D. CTA E. JOSHUA To: From: Through: Subject: Little Rock School District 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 April 24, 2003 Board of Directors J Debbie Milam, Director, ViPS/Partners in Education~~ T. Kenneth James, Superintendent Partners in Education Program: New partnerships The Little Rock School District Partners in Education program is designed to develop strong relationships between the community and our schools. The partnership process encourages businesses, community agencies and private organizations to join with individual schools to enhance and support educational programs. Each partnership utilizes the resources of both the school and the business for their mutual benefit. The following schools and businesses have completed the requirements necessary to establish a partnership and are actively working together to accomplish their objectives. We recommend that the Board approve the following partnerships: Accelerated Learning Center and Twin City Bank-Baseline \u0026amp; I-30 Branch Fulbright Elementary School and Twin City Bank-Highway 10 Branch Henderson Middle School and Twin City Bank-Chenal \u0026amp; Bowman Branch Mabelvale Elementary School and Twin City Bank-Baseline I-30 Branch McDermott Elementary School and Twin City Bank-Rodney Parham Branch Woodruff Elementary School and Twin City Bank-Riverdale Branch Watson Elementary School and Waste Management !='~ a,c, c:m 8 gi ~~ C: \"ti \"CC, ,C,. \u0026gt;..... --,m m ~ C') m =I  ,:::\nc....m oz en en ::c- \n!=' C') \u0026gt; Twin City Bank and the Accelerated Learning Center are proud to announce their partnership: Twin City Bank commits to the following: 1. Twin City Bank will serve as resource speakers and conduct business seminars for ACC students. 2. Twin City Bank will assist when possible with assemblies and educational opportunities for ACC students. Accelerated Learning Center commits to the following: I . ACC will keep Twin City Bank apprised of all educational activities at ACC. 2. ACC will help plan and schedule business seminars with Twin City Bank. 3. ACC will help Twin City Bank with promotional and public awareness events. 4. ACC will acknowledge Twin City Bank as a Partner in Education. Partnership Proposal Twin City Bank-Highway 10 Branch and Fulbright Elementary School Twin City Bank-Highway 10 Branch commits to the following partnership activities:  Recruit employees to read to students  Career Day speakers  Job shadowing  Provide pencils for test bags and tour bags  Count any change collected through fundraisers  Arrange for Penny, Nick and Buck to make appearances  Attend the Spring Supper  Provide volunteers and/or hot dogs for Field Day  Support 5th-grade graduation celebration  Consider ways to support the school's fundraising efforts for the computer lab  Provide speakers for parent workshops on topics such as trusts, wills and planning for college expenses  Consider assisting with a staff breakfast Fulbright Elementary School commits to the following partnership activities:  Provide student artwork and photos of school events for display in bank lobby  Provide the joy choir to perform at special bank events  Acknowledge Twin City Bank-Highway 10 Branch as a Partner in Education  Invite the bank to school events ?I r\no\n.i.\n,: C\u0026gt; ~ tn I !='P C:lO c:m gig ~~ C: \"D \"DO 0)\u0026gt; )\u0026gt;-\u0026lt; -\u0026lt;m m p C') m =l ,-\nc..m oz tn tn ::c- ~!=' C') ..... \u0026gt; Partnership Proposal Twin City Bank-Chenal \u0026amp; Bowman Branch and Henderson Middle School Twin City Bank-Chenal \u0026amp; Bowman Branch commits the following to the partnership:  Speakers on banking, checking accounts, business etiquette and interviewing skills  Job shadowing opportunities  Seminars for after-school program  Support for fundraising efforts to purchase a school sign  Food and staff for a chili hot dog supper  Assistance with staff supper if possible  Certificates for awards assemblies each nine weeks  Readers for 6th-grade classes  Display art, science projects, etc. in bank lobby Henderson commits the following to the partnership:  Student artwork for the bank to display  Allow the band to perform at the bank during the holidays  Acknowledge the bank as a Partner in Education Partnership Proposal Twin City Bank-Baseline 1-30 Branch and Mabelvale Elementary School Twin City Bank-Baseline 1-30 Branch commits to the following partnership activities:  Display student artwork in lobby  Provide volunteers to listen to young readers  Support parent activities such as spaghetti supper  Job shadowing  Career speakers  Recognize the good citizens each month and semester  Dolls and Balls at Christmas Mabelvale commits to the following partnership activities:  Student artwork for display  Choir to perform at bank opening  Acknowledge the bank as a partner  Support partnership activities !='P a,o c:m 8~ !!l~ C: \"ti \"00 O   --\u0026lt; \"m\" '\"' !\" C') 0 z ~\no m c3 ~ p C') m =l\n_~ oz \u0026lt;J)\u0026lt;J) :,:- ~~ .C..'.) J\u0026gt; Partnership Proposal Twin City Bank-Rodney Parham Branch and McDermott Elementary School Twin City Bank-Rodney Parham Branch commits to the following partnership activities:  Support fall carnival, science fair, family math night, honors assemblies and family literacy night  Recruit employees to read with students  Recruit volunteers for McDermott in the bank lobby  Count any change that is collected through fundraisers  Assist with 5th-grade graduation and trip  Arrange for Penny, Nick and Buck to make appearances  Career speakers  Job shadowing  Cook and serve hot dogs at selected school events  Support school efforts to decrease tardies McDermott Elementary School commits to the following partnership activities: Provide student artwork to display in lobby Send choir and cheerleaders to perform at special events Invite McDermott staff to volunteer to assist Twin City Bank-Rodney Parham with keeping their stretch of Rodney Parham clean Acknowledge Twin City Bank-Rodney Parham as a Partner in Education Partnership Proposal Twin City Bank-Riverdale Branch and Woodruff Elementary School Twin City Bank-Riverdale Branch commits to the following activities:  Encouragers to listen to children read  Display artwork in lobby  Cook and serve hot dogs for family or teacher events  Provide student recognition  Job shadowing  Speakers for career week  Assist students with planning end-of-year fund raiser for their graduation trip  Provide Buck, Penny and Nick to make appearances at events Woodruff commits to the following activities:  Provide student artwork for display  Send the cheerleaders and choir to perform at bank events  Acknowledge the bank as a Partner in Education !\" C') 0 z ~ :0 m ~ ~ p C') m =Fll \u0026lt;o-mz en en ::i::- !\n!=' ~ J\u0026gt; Partners in Education Proposal Watson Elementary and Waste Management Watson Elementary School and Waste Management have formed a partnership designed to enhance the education of the students at Watson. Watson commits to the following activities: Provide holiday cards for employees Provide student art work for breezeway Acknowledge Waste Management as a Partner in Education Waste Management commits to the following activities: Sponsor Newspapers in the Classrooms for Watson Encourage employees to read on ViPS Reading Day Provide judges for spelling bees Participate in field day Encourage employees to volunteer as tutors Provide classroom speakers for career week Allow students to job shadow Provide teacher and student awards Provide a field trip to the recycling center Participate in \"career vehicle\" day Provide classroom presentations on landfills and recycling DATE: TO: From: Re: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS April 24, 2003 Board of Education T. Kenneth James, Superintendent of Schools Little Rock Public Education Foundation-Initial Distribution of Grants Background Information: I am very pleased to inform you that the Little Rock Public Education Board has successfully accomplished their first major objective. On Wednesday, April 2nd members of the Board distributed 32 grants totaling $95,000.00 for innovative programs that target student achievement, parent and community involvement, and teacher quality. The Foundation received a total of 93 applications. Ms. Saviers and Ms. Black will provide a brief report for the Board. Fiscal Impact: $95,000.00 infusion to improve programs across the LRSD Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Directors receive the report as submitted and commend Ms. Saviers and Ms. Black for all of their hard work and outstanding coordination of this event. .~... ~Pl c::c ...,zo m~ ?= z .-.~.,\na C: -\u0026lt; .... 0 C: c:~ :ten\na m\ng ~ !=IP 11:JC c: m 8 kl ~~ C: \"D \"DC C  -, m.... m !'\" (\") 0z ~\na m \"D 0 ~ - Public Educ:ui\u0026lt;m li n1 rn btion .  L.ittk Rock ' Board of Directors John Riggs President Herman Davenport Vice President of Development Cynthia East Vice President of - 300 Spring Building, Suite 808  Little Rock, AR 72201  501-372-1461  fortheschools.org To: From: Date: Principals and Teachers in the LRSD Lisa Black, Director of Programs \u0026amp; Development April 2, 2003 Administrative Affairs Subject: Spring Grant Awards Jan Hundley Secretary Steve Strickland Treasurer Senator Jim Argue Larry Berkley Bill Clark Frank Cox Cathy Crass William L. Cravens Eddie Drilling T. Kenneth James, Ed. D. Xavier B. Heard Barbara R. Hoover Gene Levy Larry Lichty Paulette Mabry Freeman McKindra, Sr. Virgil Miller Bruce Moore Billie Rutherford Charles 0 . Stewart Everett Tucker Ill Judge Joyce Williams Warren Staff Vicki Saviers Executive Director Lisa Black Director of Programs \u0026amp; Development The Public Education Foundation of Little Rock Gives Its First Grants to Schools. Thirh\n-Two grants totaling $95,000 are given to LRSD schools for innovative programs that target student achievement, parent and communihJ involvement, and teacher quality. The Public Education Foundation of Little Rock is a unique non-profit organization dedicated to enriching and improving student achievement in the Little Rock Public School District. On Wednesday, April 2, 2003, the Public Education Foundation of Little Rock will provide 32 grants, totaling $95,000, involving over 71 teachers and reaching 24 schools within the Little Rock School District. In SWEEPSTAKES award style\nthe Public Education Foundation Board of Directors, Public Education Foundation Donors, Little Rock City Board Members, Little Rock School Board Members, along with community volunteers\nwill surprise teachers in the Little Rock School District by presenting them with grant awards. Each grant funded must target student achievement, parent involvement or teacher quality programs. \"We think surprising the teachers is a great way to announce grants and celebrate the success of the Foundation at the same time. The Public Education Foundation provides an avenue of giving and a way to help public schools that did not exist in Little Rock before. These grants represent creative, instructionally focused ideas that would not have been possible before. And because of families, community organizations and corporations like Entergy Arkansas, Fifty for the Future, the Winthrop Rockefeller Family, Riggs Family Trust, CDI Constriction, Inc., Education America, and Metropolitan Bank we are able to make a direct impact in these schools,\" said Vicki Saviers, Executive Director of the Public Education Foundation. Public Involvement Public Education Public Benefit 12 Powerful Presentations by Kids J.A. Fair High $5,000 13 Outdoor Learning Center J.A. Fair High $2,000 p .... 14 Read to Succeed Wilson Elementary $3,994 ~~ 0::,: \u0026gt;...,zo mg 15 Stage A Central High $3,900 -\u0026lt; 16 Literacy in Physics Central High $1,490 17 Fair Park Band Program Fair Park Elementary $1,000\n,: z m 18 Fair Park Stock Market Team Fair Park Elementary $724 ,....~.,\na C -\u0026lt; .... QC ~~ 19 Story Characters ... Jumping off Points for Fair Park Elementary $5,000 ::,: U\u0026gt;\na m Writing ~ 20 Fair Park Family Readers Fair Park Elementary $3,000 ~ 21 Multimedia in the Classroom Forest Heights Middle $2,000 22 Seventh Grade Literacy Fair Forest Heights Middle $776 !=' f\u0026gt; a\u0026gt;o cm 8~ 23 Celebrating Diversity Hall High $4,000 !!IC') C c~ ~o 0  \u0026gt;-tm-t 24 Urban 4-H Southwest Middle $1,500 m 25 Business Theories/Applications Southwest Middle $1,500 26 Parkview All-Star Academy Parkview High $4,850 rn (') 27 $2,215 0 A Science Project for Second Grade Brady Elementary z ~\na m ~ 28 Discovery Lab McDermott Elementary $5,000 0 ~ 29 Special Needs Advancements Fulbright Elementary $1,770 30 Creating the Interactive Classroom Fulbright Elementary $4,750 :,-, 31 ALC Jr. Great Books Alternative Learning Center $1,000 z.... m\na\na mZ 32 Art Bug Group of 5 Elementary Schools $5,000 c3 ~\no \u0026gt; -tC 0 =I 0 Total Grant Funds Provided $94,750\no U\u0026gt; \"The Public Education Foundation wants to send a message to teachers, principals, parents, and students in the Little Rock Schools that says the community believes these schools can succeed and we plan to continue to work to support them\", said John Riggs, President of the Public Education Foundation Board. The Foundation received a total of 93 applications and felt that getting that number of project requests was truly reflective of the tremendous energy and creativity found within the Little Rock School District teaching community. Although we were unable to fund all of those requests we hope those that were not funded at this time will not be discouraged. There were many wonderful projects and we look forward to seeing new requests when applications are accepted in the fall of 2003. Congratulations to all involved and we want to thank everyone that participated. We look forward to working with you in the coming year. To those receiving approved grants please send an updated implementation date to Lisa Black at lblack@fortheschools.org so that we can take your projects to the next step. Grants provided to the Little Rock School District from the Public Education Foundation on April 2, 2003 are listed below: Project Title School Name 1 Candid Camera Kids Carver Elementary $985 - 2 Reading On Up Washington Elementary $5,000 3 Music to Share Mann Middle $1,000 4 The AWS School WeatherNet Program Mann Middle $5,000 5 Life Interrupted: The Story Quilt Gibbs Elementary $1,627 6 Lion Club Camp King Magnet $4,725 7 Cultural and Physical Diversity Awareness Watson Elementary $4,000 8 Chicot Family Literacy Program/Parenting Chicot Elementary $4,700 Component 9 Otter Pockets Otter Creek Elementary $2,300 10 Dodd Mini-Mall Dodd Elementary $3,944 11 ISSE-IDP Information Science \u0026amp; Systems J.A. Fair High $1,000 Engineering Community TO: THROUGH: FROM: SUBJECT: ~n Individual Approach to a World efKnowledge\" April 24, 2003 Board of Directors T. Kenneth James, Superintendent of Schools Bill Goodman~ b April 2003 Construction Report, Bond Projects I am pleased to report that the following projects have been recently bid, and the contracts have been awarded: 1. Media/classroom addition and renovation of Pulaski Heights Middle and Elementary Schools in the amount of $3,674,000. 2. New roof for Southwest Middle School in the amount of$761,534. 3. New HV AC and electrical upgrade to support technology for Forest Park Elementary in the amount of$607,253. 4. Athletic field renovations including irrigation systems at Quigley, J. A. Fair and McClellan in the amount of$146,000. Bids were taken on April 17 for Phase 2 of the Technology Center and are being evaluated. Bids will be taken on April 24 for the classroom addition to J. A. Fair High School. You will be given a report on both of these projects at the Board meeting. Bids will be taken in May on the addition/renovation of Dunbar, the addition to Williams, and the addition/renovation of McClellan. The design for the replacement school at Wakefield is nearing completion. This project will be bid this summer, and the completion is scheduled for the start of the 2004-05 school year. If you have any questions, please call me at 447-1146. 810 W Markham  Little Rock, Arkansas 72201  www.1rsd.k12.ar.us c:n1 'l0a '\"'\"\"\"  ~-- c\nn1 'l0A 0n'l0\nz: z ,...~.,\n,o C: -\u0026lt; ... 0 C: !:iill ::cu, ill c3 ~ !\" ~\n,o is z z ,m.. CONSTRUCTION REPORT TO THE BOARD APRIL 24, 2003 BOND PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION Facility Name Project Description Cost Administration Fresh air system $55,000 Administration Fire alarm $32,350 Carver Parking lot $111,742 Central Renovation - Interior $10,200,266 Central/Quigley Stadium light repair \u0026amp; electrical repair $100,000 Central/Quigley Athletic Field Improvement $38,0QQ I Central/Quigley Irrigation System $14,500 Facility Services Fire alarm $12,000 Forest Park Replace window units w/central HVAC $485,258 Hall Major renovation \u0026amp; addition $8,637,709 Mabelvale MS Renovation $6,851,621 Mann Partial Replacement $11,500,000 Procurement Fire alarm $25,000 Pulaski Hgts. Elem Renovation $1,193,259 Pulaski Hgts. MS Renovation $3,755,041 Student Assignment Fire alarm $9,000 Wilson Renovation/expansion $1,263,876 BOND PROJECTS CONSTRUCTION SPRING/ SUMMER 2003 Facility Name Project Description Cost Baseline Renovation $953,520 Brady Addition/renovation $973,621 Central Parking  Student parking $50,000 Dunbar Renovation/addition $6,161,950 16 classroom addition \u0026amp; cafeteria/music I J. A. Fair room addition $3, 1 ss.640 I J. A. Fair Roof repairs $391,871 --- J. A. Fair Athletic Field Improvement $38,000 J. A. Fair Irrigation System I $14,000 I Forest Park Diagonal parking $111,742 I McClellan Classroom Addition I $2,155,622 McClellan Athletic Field Improvement I $38,000 McClellan Irrigation System I ~.750 Otter Creek Repair surface water drain I $25,000 Parkview I Addition $2,121,226 Southwest Drainage / street widening $250,000 Southwest New roof $690,000 -Sou-thwest Addition - $2,000,000 Tech Ctr/ Metro Renovation Addition/Renovation - Phase II $2,725,000 Wakefield Rebuild $5,300,000 I Williams Renovation $2,106,492 Williams 1 Parking expansions $183,717 Wilson Parking Expansion $110,000 t:st. c.\nompIetIon Date Jun-03 May-03 Jul-03 Dec-05 Jul-03 Jul-03 Jul-03 Jun-03 Aug-03 May-03 Dec-03 Dec-03 Jun-03 Aug-04 Aug-04 Jun-03 Aug-03 t:st. c.\nompIet1on Date Dec-03 Dec-04 Aug-03 Aug-04 Mar-04 Unknown Jul-03 Jul-03 Unknown Dec-03 Jul-03 Jul-03 Jun-03 Mar-04 Aug-03 Aug-03 May-04 -Feb-04 Jun-04 Jun-04 Jun-04 Jun-03 BOND PROJECTS PLANNING STARTED CONST. DATE TO BE DETERMINED t:st. l,\nompIet1on Facility Name Project Description Cost Date Pulaski Hgts. MS Energy monitoring system installation Unknown Wilson Energy monitoring system installation I Unknown Woodruff ParkinQ addition I $193,777 Unknown CONSTRUCTION REPORT TO THE BOARD APRIL 24, 2003 BOND PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED Facility Name Project Description Cost Administration Asbestos abatement $380,495 Administration Annex Energy monitoring system installation Alternative Learning Ctr. Energy monitoring system installation $15,160 Alternative Learning Ctr. Energy efficient lighting $82,000 Badgett Partial asbestos abatement $237,237 Badgett Fire alarm $18,250 Bale Classroom addition/renovation $2,244,524 Bale Energy monitoring system Bale Partial roof replacement $269,587 Bale HVAC $664,587 Booker Energy efficient lighting $170,295 Booker Energy monitoring system installation $23,710 Booker Asbestos abatement $10,900 Booker Fire alarm $34,501 Brady Energy efficient lighting $80,593 Brady Asbestos abatement $345,072 Carver Energy monitoring system installation $14,480 Central Purchase land for school Unknown Central Roof \u0026amp; exterior renovations $2,000,000 Central Ceiling and wall repair $24,000 Central Fire Alarm System Design/Installation $80,876 Central Front landing tile repair $22,470 -Cloverdale Elem. E nergy efficient lighting $132,678 Cloverdale MS Energy efficient lighting $189,743 Cloverdale MS Major renovation \u0026amp; addition $1,393,822 Dodd Energy efficient lighting $90,665 Dodd Asbestos abatement-ceiling tile $156,299 Dodd Replace roof top HVAC $215,570 Facilities Service Interior renovation $84,672 Fair Park HVAC renovation/fire alarm $315,956 Fair Park Energy efficient lighting $90,162 Fair Park 1Asbestos abatement-ceiling $59,310 J. A. Fair Energy efficient lighting $277,594 I J. A. Fair Press box $10,784 J. A. Fair Security cameras I $12,500 Forest Park Energy efficient lighting $119,788 1 Fulbright ~ ergy efficient lighting $134,463 Fulbright Energy monitoring system installation $11,950 Fulbright Replace roof top HVAC units $107,835 Fulbright Parking lot $140,000 I Fulbri~-- I Roof repairs I $200,000 Franklin 1Renovation $2,511 ,736 ----- Gibbs 1 Energy efficient lighting $76,447 Gibbs 1 Energy monitoring system installation $11,770 I Hall 1 Asbestos abatement $168,222 Hall Energy efficient lighting $42,931 Hall Energy efficient lighting $296,707 Hall Infrastructure improvements $93,657 Hall !Intercom I - Hall Security cameras I $10,600 Es1. --Comple11on Date Mar-03 Mav-02 Oct-01 Dec-01 Jul-01 Aug-02 Dec-02 Mar-02 Dec-01 Aug-01 Apr-01 Oct-01 Feb-02 Mar-02 Sep-02 Aug-02 May-01 Dec-02 Dec-02 Oct-01 Aug-01 Aug-01 Jul-01 Jul-01 Nov-02 Aug-01 Jul-01 Aug-02 Mar-01 Apr-02 Aug-01 Aug-01 Apr-01 Nov-00 Jun-01 Mav-01 Jun-01 Aug-01 Aug-02 Sep-02 Oct-02 Mar-03 Apr-0_! Jul-0-1 Aug-01 Jul-01 Apr-01 Aug-01 F~ Jun-01 2 !D ~ m\no !S zz m,.... CONSTRUCTION REPORT TO THE BOARD APRIL 24, 2003 BOND PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED Est. completion Facility Name Project Description Cost Date Henderson Energy efficient lighting $193,679 Jul-01 Henderson Roof replacement gym $107,835 May-01 Henderson Asbestos abatement Phase I $500,000 Aug-01 Henderson Asbestos abatement Phase 2 $250,000 Aug-02 IRC Energy efficient lighting $109,136 Jul-02 Jefferson Asbestos abatement $43,639 Oct-01 Jefferson Renovation \u0026amp; fire alarm $1,630,000 Nov-02 Laidlaw Parking lot $269,588 Jul-01 Mabelvale Elem. Energy monitoring system installation $12,150 Aug-01 Mabelvale Elem. Replace HVAC units $300,000 Aug-02 Mabelvale Elem. Asbestos Abatement $107,000 Aug-02 Mabelvale Elem. Energy efficient lighting $106,598 Dec-02 Mabelvale MS Renovate bleachers $134,793 Aug-01 Mann Asphalt walks The total $1.8 Dec-01 Mann Walkway canopies million is what has Dec-01 Mann Boiler replacement been used so far on Oct-01 Mann Fencing the projects listed Sep-01 Mann Partial demolition/portable classrooms completed for Aug-01 McClellan Security cameras $36,300 Jun-01 McClellan Energy efficient lighting $303,614 May-01 McClellan Stadium stands repair $235,000 Aug-01 McClellan Intercom $46,000 Feb-02 McDermott I Energy efficient lighting $79,411 Feb-01 McDermott Replace roof top HVAC units $476,000 Aug-02 Meadowcliff I Fire alarm $16,175 Jul-01 Meadowcliff . Asbestos abatement $253,412 Aug-02 Meadowcliff Engergy efficient lighting $88,297 I Dec-02 Metropolitan I Replace cooling tower I $37,203 Dec-00 Metropolitan Replace shop vent system I $20,000 I May-01 Metropolitan Energy monitoring system installation $17,145 I Aug-01 Mitchell 1 Energy efficient lighti~ $103,642 Apr-01 Mitchell Energy monitoring system installation I - $16,695 Jul-01 Mitchell Asbestos abatement $13,QQQ I Jul-01 - Oakhurst HVAC renovation I $237,237 i Aug-01 Otter Creek IE nergy monitoring system installation $10,695 May-01 -- Otter Creek Energy efficient lighting $81,828 Apr-01 -- !Asbestos abatement I Otter Creek - $10,000 Aug-02 Otter Creek Parking lot $138,029 Aug-02 Otter Creek 16 classroom addition -1- $888,778 Oct-02 -- ---- t Parkview HVAC controls $210,000 I Jun-02 --- - Parkview - Roof replacement -r - $273,877- -- Sep-01 Parkview Exterior lights $10,784 Nov-00 -- Parkview HVAC renovation \u0026amp; 700 area controls $301,938 Aug-01 -- Parkview Locker replacement $120,000--+-- Aug-01 -- Parkview Energy efficient lighting $315,ooo I Jun-01 Procurement I Energy monitoring system installation $5,290 Jun-02 Pulaski Hgts. Elem Move playground - $17,000 . Dec-02 Rightsell  Energy efficient lighting $84,898 Apr-01 Rockefeller Energy efficient lighting I - $137,004 Mar-01 Rockefeller Replace roof top HVAC I $539,175 Aug-OJ_ Rockefeller Parkinq addition I I $111,742 1 Auq-02 3 CONSTRUCTION REPORT TO THE BOARD APRIL 24, 2003 BOND PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED Facility Name Project Description Cost Romine Asbestos abatement $10,000 Romine Major renovation \u0026amp; addition $3,534,675 Security/Transportation Bus cameras $22,500 Southwest Asbestos abatement $28,138 Southwest Energy efficient lighting $168,719 Student Assignment Energy monitoring system installation $4,830 Tech Center Phase 1 Renovation $275,000 Technology Upgrade Upgrade phone system \u0026amp; data Terry Energy efficient lighting $73,850 Terry Driveway \u0026amp; Parking $83,484 Terry Media Center addition $704,932 Wakefield Security cameras $8,000 Wakefield Energy efficient lighting $74,776 Wakefield Demolition/Asbestos Abatement $200,000 Washington Security cameras $7,900 Washington Energy efficient lighting $165,281 Watson Energy monitoring system installation $8,530 Watson Asbestos abatement $182,241 Watson Energy efficient lighting $106,868 Watson Asbestos abatement $10,000 Watson Major renovation \u0026amp; addition I $800,000 Western Hills Asbestos abatement I $191,946 Western Hills Intercom $7,100 Western Hills Energy efficient lighting $106,000 Williams Energy efficient lighting $122,719 Woodruff Renovation $246,419 Est. c.\nompIetIon Date Apr-02 Mar-03 Jun-01 Aug-00 Jan-02 Aug-02 Dec-01 Nov-02 Feb-01 Aug-02 Sep-02 Jun-01 Feb-01 Nov-02 Jun-01 Apr-01 Jul-01 Aug-01 Aug-01 Aug-02 Aug-02 Aug-02 Dec-01 Jul-01 Jun-01 Aug-02 4 .!D,, m Al z~ z m r- Date: April 24, 2003 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS To: Board of Directors @). From: Sandy Becker, Internal Auditor Re: Audit Report-April This is the forty-second communication regarding status of the current year projects and reviews. Activity Funds a) Working with two high schools and two middle school to resolve financial issues in their activity funds. b) Reviewing monthly financial information for all schools and assisting in resolving balance issues. c) Training school staff at schools on financial processes by request. Activities Advisory Board (AAB) a) Working with the new Activities Advisory Board to develop plans for the new school year and beyond. b) Assist the Activities Advisory Board in its mission to strengthen the effectiveness and viability of activities in the District. c) Working with the Activities Advisory Board to provide ways to assist the different Booster groups in our schools. Board Policy and Regulation a) Coordinating development of payroll guidelines with Financial Services as part of Financial Services Section of the District Operations Manual. Technology a) Monitoring implementation of technology by participation in the technology committee( s ). b) Monitoring technology plans to determine how use of technology will improve and streamline the workflow for staff persons. c) Participating with the Technology Committee.\nx: z\n,....., :,0 C: -\u0026lt; .... 0 C: ~~ %VI :,0 m c3 ~ ?\" \"'0 m :,0 z~ z ,m... Audit Report - April 2003 Page 2 of2 Training a) Served as a trainer for financial portion of Nuts \u0026amp; Bolts, Bookkeeper \u0026amp; Secretaries Training, Security Guard Training, individual school in-service meetings, and others as needed. Working to facilitate best means to improve financial processes and increase accountability for resources. Training new bookkeepers on bookkeeping procedures as requested. b) Placed training material, smart worksheets, and other helpful items on the Teachers Lounge section of the Little Rock School District web page. c) Coordinated guidelines and aids to inform and assist new activity sponsors of specific tasks relating to each activity. Added new checklist for spirit sponsors and smart spreadsheet for fundraiser reconciliation. This information is now in the Teachers Lounge section of the District web page. Audit Area Sampling and Review of Financial Procedures Other a) Pulling samples of district expenditures to test for accuracy, accountability, and compliance with District policies. Reviewing district payroll processes for compliance, economy and efficiency, internal controls, and cost control. Working with Financial Services Payroll on internal control and processing issues. b) c) d) e) f) g) a) b) Working with Financial Services on internal controls and rules for payroll processes and implementation of a new interface system. Monitoring other selected risk areas for efficiency, cost effectiveness, and compliance with District policies. Reviewing grant programs. Working with Child Nutrition on implementation of streamlined information processing system with Information Services and Child Nutrition Staff. Working with Information Services on streamlining of data processes regarding SIS reporting. Monitoring cost reduction efforts in the District. Monitoring payroll for compliance with internal controls. Provided technical assistance to school staff on grant writing. Serving as co-chair of Strategic Team One - Financial Resources. Problem Resolution a) I have made myself available to help resolve financial issues, assist in improving processes, and help find solutions to questions that arise. Please let me know if you need further information. My telephone number is 501-447-1115. My e-mail is sandy.becker@lrsd.org. Current Projects:  New Network Little Rock School District Board of Directors Technology Update April 24, 2003 o Conversion to the new district network continues to be implemented site by site. Two to three sites per week are scheduled. This project will be finished by mid June. o As each site comes on the network the benefits include:  Being able to share files and folders across the district,  Managing routine maintenance and management from the Tech Center,  Managing desktop troubleshooting from the Tech Center.  Printers/Network Copiers o Network cards are being added to copiers in the schools in order to use them as network printers. o Additional network printers will be added to schools this summer.  Training Plan o Work continues on developing on-line training for district staff. o UALR continues to offer Saturday technology workshops for our teachers.\nx: z .... .S.J,\n%1 C: -\u0026lt; .... 0 C: Sfl:l :c (/) ~ ~ !J:I \"'0 m\n%1 ~ zz .m... DATE: TO: From: Re: ~~~ Mu - ~ \u0026amp;6-\u0026amp;rt CM tt~ - LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS April 24, 2003 Board of Education T. Kenneth James, Superintendent of Schools To Receive a Statistical Report on Little Rock Youth Background Information: A statistical report detailing trends of Little Rock Youth from 1989-2002 will be presented. The report was recently shared with members of the New Futures Board. Fiscal Impact: None Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board receive the report as presented. The Status of Youth In Little Rock 2003 Presentation by New Futures for Youth, Inc. 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% NOUdOO\\t 1X31 ,UIOlSIH ')nl\\t '\\t 'S::lAS l\\tNOll::\u0026gt;mllSNI 'II\\ Ages O -17 Total Population 1990 - 43,687 Total Population 2000 - 46,711 111 1990 Census 13NNOS'!l3d a S31nNIW '\\t S'!13ll\\tW 3Nlln0'!1 'A  2000 Census 'l\\tA3 lOOH::\u0026gt;S '1131'!1\\tH::\u0026gt; '\\t 'S::lAS 'NIWO\\t 'IIA H::\u0026gt;31'!133'!1\\t::l NOlldOO\\t lf0081X31 a -- - - - -------------------------------------------------~ 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% C 111990 Census Ages O - 4 Total Population 1990 -12,775 Total Population 2000 - 13, 309  2000 Census ~ \u0026lt;/Ji 30% - NOUdOO\\I lX3l Al!OlSIH ')ll!\\I '\\I 'S:li\\S l\\lNOU:\u0026gt;Ol!lSNI 'I,\\ !':\u0026gt;'- Ages 5 - 9 Total Population 1990 - 12,193 Total Population 2000 - 12,991 !':\u0026gt;'- b\" ~ \u0026amp;~ ~\u0026lt;o ~\u0026lt;o ~\u0026lt;o 0~ . ~~ ~ ~~  c,O ~\u0026lt;:f'~ 11 1990 Census 13NNOS\"ll3d a S3lnNIW '\\I Sl!3ll\\lW 3Nlln0\"11 'A ~'1\u0026gt; c'i'\u0026lt;:.\u0026lt;  2000 Census 'l\\li\\3 lOOH:\u0026gt;S l!3UI\\IH:\u0026gt; v 'S:li\\S 'NIWO\\I 'II,\\ b\" \u0026lt;/) H:\u0026gt;31\"1133\"11\\l:l NOlldOO\\I \u0026gt;1008lX3l a Ages 10 - 14 Total Population 1990 -11,795 Total Population 2000 - 12,709 1111990 Census  2000 Census -------- [ - - ----~----- 1111990 Census NOlldOOV 1X31 AMOlSIH .\u0026gt;IMV y 'S01\\S lVNOllOOMlSNI .II\\ 13NNOSM3d a Ages 15 - 17 Total Population 1990 - 6,924 Total Population 2000 - 7,702 S3lnNIIH y SM3llVIH 3NllnOM .I\\  2000 Census 1Vl\\3 lOOH::\u0026gt;s M31MVH::\u0026gt; v 'S01\\S .NIIHOV 111\\ H03lM33MV::\u0026gt; NOlldOOV \u0026gt;10081X31 a 25% Cl 1990 Census Ages 18 - 24 Total Population 1990 - 18,094 Total Population 2000 - 18,689  2000 Census 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% N011d00\\l 1.X31 AMOlSIH \"\u0026gt;tM\\I v \"S:l,\\S l\\lNOll:lnMlSNI \"I,\\ 13NNOSM3d a Black Youth, Ages O - 17 Total Population 1990 -21,411 Total Population 2000 - 24,587 11 1990 Census S31nNll'I v SM3li\\ll'l 3NllnOM \",\\  2000 Census \"l\\1,\\3 lOOH:\u0026gt;S M31M\\IH:l v s:ihs \"Nll'IO\\I \"II,\\ H:l31M33M\\l:l NOlldOO\\I \u0026gt;t0081.X31 a 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% ,r- \"- ~\u0026lt;l,c., \u0026lt;,.~ l'I 1990 Census White Youth, Age O - 17 Total Population 1990 - 21,718 Total Population 2000 - 18,891  2000 Census 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Far West N0Ud00V lX31 AHOlSIH \"\u0026gt;tHV y \"S:\u0026gt;AS lVN0U:\u0026gt;0HlSNI \"IA [ \"Other\" Youth, Ages O - 17 Total Population 1990 - 558 Total Population 2000 - 3,233 West r-brthwest Southwest Mdtown CentraVDow ntow n 11 1990 Census 13NNOSH3d a S310NIW y SH3UVW 3Nl100H \"fl  2000 Census \"lVA3 lOOH:\u0026gt;S H31HVH:\u0026gt; y \"S:\u0026gt;AS \"Nllr'l0V \"IIA East H:\u0026gt;31H33HV:\u0026gt; NOlldOOV \u0026gt;4008001 a Percent Below Poverty by Area 60% .---------------------------------------------------- ---~ 40% +--------------------------------------------t 30% +------------------------------\"\"\"\",r-------------t 22% 21% 20% 10% 5% Little Rock Far West West Northwest Southwest Midtown Central East Area Source:2000 U.S. Census /, 6096 I 5096 ,-1-- 4096 13596 I 3096 20% 1996 1096 Little Rock Source:2000 U.S. Census NOlldOO\\I 1X31 A'l!OlSIH ')I'll\\/ '\\I 'S:lAS l\\lNOll:ln'lllSNI 'IA 1696 Far West Percent Below Poverty Level by Race, Age O to 1 7 West 13NNOS'll3d '8 Northwest Southwest S31nNIW '\\I S'1!3llVW 3NllnO'll 'A 5396 4696 Midtown Central 'l\\li\\3 lOOH:lS '1!31'1!\\IH:l '\\I 'S:lAS 'NIWO\\I 'HA IJ Black  White  Other East H:l31'1!33'1l\\l:l NOlldOO\\I )40081X31 e [Median Income I $80,000 ) '74,713 $70,000 $60,000 $50,000 $43,591 --------- $40,000 $30,000 $20,000 $10,000 $0 Far West West Northwest Southwest Midtown Central East Source:2000 U.S. Census 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% NOlldOOV 1X31 AM01SIH \"\u0026gt;IMV v \"S:)i\\S 1VNOl1::\u0026gt;0M1SNI \"th / \u0026lt;P'~ ~ro\"'\" v~ 'l, ,,_,s- 13NNOSM3d a Percent of Single-Parent Families with Children Under 18 Years Old ~ro\"\"' 1111990 Census 6\" .,, ,j.' ,j. 'l, ~  ~ e:,O S310Nll'l v SM3UVW 3N1100M \",\\ 59%  2000 Census \"lVi\\3 lOOH::\u0026gt;S M31MVH::\u0026gt; \"V \"S::\u0026gt;hS \"Nll'IOV \"llh H::\u0026gt;31M33MV::\u0026gt; NOlldOOV \u0026gt;1008001 a -- ---- ---------- --------------------~ [wedian Fami--,-\nincome by Family Type I $90,000 $80,608 -- $80,000 ------------------------------\u0026lt; $70,000 $60,000 $50,000 $40,000 $30,000 $20,000 $10,000 $0 Far West West Northwest Southwest Midtown Central East C II Married  Single Father  Single Mother Source:2000 U.S. Census Little Rock Source:2000 U.S. Census N011d00\\l 1X31 AHOlSIH \")IH\\I y s:\u0026gt;AS l\\lNOl1:\u0026gt;0M1SNI 111 Percentage of Households Without Vehicle Far West West 13NNOSM3d e Northwest Southwest S310NIW y SM3ll\\11f113NllnOM \",\\ Midtown \"l\\li\\3 lOOH:\u0026gt;S M31H\\IH:) y \"S:\u0026gt;AS \"NIWO\\I 1111 Central East H:\u0026gt;31H33H\\I:\u0026gt; NOlldOO\\I \u0026gt;4008001 e 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% '- ~q,\u0026lt;o ,'8 Source:Little Rock Police Department Percent of High Violent Victimization of Youth Little Rock - 2000 200 182 184 180 163 160 ~ 1.54 140 120 100 80 1989 1990 1991 1992 Source:Arkansas Crime Information Center NOlldO0V 1X31 A't!0lSIH \"\u0026gt;t'!IV v s::\u0026gt;/\\S lVNOll::\u0026gt;0'tllSNI \"I/\\ 13NNOS'tl3d a 143 1993 Juvenile Arrests In Little Rock Violent Crime 1989-2001 1994 1995 1996 I - Ju~nile Arrests I S310NIIH v S't1311WI 3Nl100'tl 11. 1997 1998 \"lV/\\3 lOOH::\u0026gt;S 'tl31'!1VH::\u0026gt; v \"S::l/\\S \"NIIH0V \"II/\\ 1999 86 2000 2001 H::\u0026gt;31'!133'!1V::\u0026gt; N0lldOOV \u0026gt;40081X31 a TO: FROM: THROUGH: SUBJECT: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS April 24, 2003 Board of Education Beverly Williams, Director, Human Resources T. Kenneth James, Superintendent of Schools Personnel Changes I recommend the approval of the following personnel changes at the indicated positions, salaries and classifications. In accordance with A.C.A. 6-17-1502, it is recommended that one additional year of probationary status is provided for all teachers who have been employed in a school district in this state for three (3) years. Teachers with an effective date of employment after August 19, 2002 are considered intern teachers. .!D., z \u0026gt;z n\nE en Personnel Changes Page 2 April 24, 2003 NAME Brewster, Melanie Reason: None Given Cleveland, Joyce Reason: Personal Flanigan, Laura Reason: Retired Lee, Mildred Reason: Retired Moore,Ann Reason: Deceased Samuels, Lori Reason: Personal Shells, Byron Reason: Leaving City Smith, Phyllis Reason: Deceased Breckenridge,Lynn POSITION SCHOOL START DATE END DATE SALARY CLASS Resignationsfferminations Certified Employees Spanish I 1-6-03 4-11 METRO 3-11-03 TCH925 Elem IV 8-13-98 1-11 MITCHELL 4-10-03 TCH925 Pupil Personnel 9-21-87 62-12 ATHLETICS 12-10-02 ADC105 ElemV 8-24-87 1-17 WAKEFIELD 4-16-03 TCH925 Elem I 9-23-69 2-17 TERRY 3-28-03 TCH925 Elem I 8-9-00 1-03 WILLIAMS 4-1-03 TCH925 Social Studies 7-22-99 1-11 HALL 4-16-03 TCHl0 Voe. Business 8-10-87 6-21 MCCLELLAN 3-18-03 TCHl0 ew Certified Employees Law Enforcement 3-3-03 1-12 METRO TCH925 ANNUAL SALARY 39742.00 35735.00 45000.00 42339.00 43667.00 27567.00 35735.00 53213.00 36756.00 annual 12060.56 prorated Personnel Changes Page 3 April 24, 2003 NAME Doss, Jimmy Goodman, Tamora Harris, Veronica Higginbotham, David Jackson, Susan White, Jerald POSITION SCHOOL ISSP FORESTS HGTS. ElemV KING America History PARK.VIEW Music CHICOT Counselor FAIR Metal METRO START DATE END DATE 3-31-03 2-24-03 2-18-03 3-10-03 3-3-03 2-3-03 SALARY CLASS 1-02 TCH925 1-17 TCH925 1-01 TCH925 1-01 TCH925 5-12 CNLl0 1-04 TCHl0 ANNUAL SALARY 27056.00 annual 6341.25 prorated 42339.00 annual 35944.05 prorated 26546.00 annual 9263.45 prorated 26546.00 annual 8019.10 prorated 42141.00 annual 15144.42 prorated 28588.00 annual 12953.94 prorated .,,. ns %- \u0026gt;'\nc\u0026gt; -\u0026lt;c\nm, cS-: ~\nz %~ ,8-~. m r~ :S \u0026gt;\n= 8~ z!!! .\u0026gt;.,.Zm c5\"' z\"' \"'~n !\" .!J.,l z \u0026gt;z n ,\u0026gt;- en .,,.\n\u0026gt;,c.s\n:-:z :::en in~ cl~\nc..,. ~ c5 5~ \u0026gt;~ 8n .\".C.C. I\u0026gt; c5 z Personnel Changes Page 4 April 24, 2003 NAME Chambers, Anthony Daniels, John Harris, Donald POSITION SCHOOL START DATE END DATE PROMOTION Head Football Coach MCCLELLAN Head Football Coach HALL Head Football Coach FAIR SALARY CLASS Resignationsfferminations Non-Certified Employees Baird, Sharon Care 9-27-94 1-10 Reason: None Given CARE 11-26-02 CARE Banks, Arthur Security Officer 8-16-99 37-19 Reason: Resigned SAFETY \u0026amp; SECUR. 4-14-03 ANl0 Boyd, Nakita Child Nutrition 10-14-02 5-01 Reason: Abandonment ROCKEFELLER 3-14-03 FSH6 Bright, Kenrick Inst. Aide 9-10-92 1-10 Reason: Accepted Another MlTCHELL 4-9-03 INA925 Position Carter, Linda Child Nutrition 8-18-00 1-10 Reason: Accepted Another DUNBAR 3-21-03 FSH5 Position ANNUAL SALARY 3959.00 Head FB Stipend 3959.00 Head FB Stipend 3959.00 Head FB Stipend 7.391hr 26292.00 8773.00 14067.00 7564.00 Personnel Changes Page 5 April 24, 2003 NAME Chatman, Dennis Reason: Leaving City Clanton, Willie Reason: Leaving City Dunbar, Ora Reason: Deceased Ellison, Damein Reason: None Given Ellison, Shannon Reason: Terminated Fox, Carla Reason: Personal Hasan, Abdullah Reason: Health Jackson, Evelyn Reason: Health Jackson, Shirley Reason: Abandonment Johnson, Thomasine Reason: Accepted Another Position Langston, Dorothea POSITION SCHOOL Custodian BALE Maintenance MANN Bus Driver TRANS. Custodian WAKEFIELD Custodian FOREST HGTS. Kindergarten STEPHENS Custodian FAIR Child Nutrition FOREST HGTS. Child Nutrition OTTERCREEK Care CARE Custodian Reason: Returning To School FRANKLIN START DATE END DATE 12-6-00 3-31-03 8-26-02 3-13-03 8-17-87 4-13-03 7-12-00 3-10-03 5-22-00 3-18-03 8-12-99 3-31-03 4-22-92 3-25-03 8-21-02 4-4-03 8-5-02 4-1-03 2-12-03 3-18-03 2-12-02 4-18-03 SALARY CLASS 1-03 CUS12 1-01 CUS12 3-11 BUSDRV 1-03 CUS12 1-03 CUS928 2-05 K925 3-09 CUS12 1-01 FSH5 1-04 FSH5 2-03 CARE 1-01 CUS928 ANNUAL SALARY 14535.00 13399.00 14553.00 14535.00 11201.00 30936.00 20703.00 7312.00 7396.00 6.94/hr 10329.00\n,,, ns ::C- \u0026gt; \" ::c\u0026gt; --\u0026lt;c m:: c31-: ~\nz: ::c\"' 8,....~. ~ r s \u0026gt;\n= 8~ z!/? \u0026gt;.,..mz 0 g: ZCJ\u0026gt; \"'\u0026lt;n !\" !.,\"., z \u0026gt;z n \u0026gt;,.... CJ\u0026gt;\n,,,\n\u0026gt;:c .s ?t z :CCI) en\na b8 ~ .... .... l5 s~ c\u0026gt;C\nsJ\u0026gt;\nOU\u0026gt; ~- l5 z Personnel Changes Page 6 April 24, 2003 NAME Moore, Lana Reason: Abandonment Owens, Craig Reason: Terminated Purdiman, Earnest Reason: Personal Singleton, Veronica Reason: Leaving City Smith, Vivian Reason: Health Trammell,Rickey Reason: Personnel Allison, Curtis Anderson, Almarie POSITION SCHOOL Child Nutrition PUL. HGTS. MID. Security Officer SOUTHWEST Custodian WATSON Secretary CENTRAL Child Nutrition FRANKLIN Custodian BRADY START DATE END DATE 9-6-02 2-19-03 3-8-95 3-18-03 3-25-91 3-28-03 8-23-01 5-16-03 2-23-98 4-30-03 8-15-01 3-31-03 SALARY CLASS 1-01 FSH5 36-16 SOFR9 3-11 CUS12 38-13 CLKl0 5-11 FSH6 1-02 CUS928 New Non-Certified Employees Custodian MCCLELLAN Instr. Aide CHICOT 3-17-03 3-13-03 1-01 CUS12 1-10 INA925 ANNUAL SALARY 7312.00 16336.00 21899.00 22656.00 9113.00 10737.00 13399.00 annual 4105.23 prorated 14067.00 annual 3725.85 prorated Personnel Changes Page 7 April 24, 2003 NAME Bonds, Dorothy Davenport, Earl Harper, Carolyn Hines, Demetra Hunter, Thelma Jackson, Ossie Jenkins, Cleburn POSITION SCHOOL Child Nutrition ROCKEFELLER Custodian CENTRAL Child Nutrition START DATE END DATE 4-2-03 1-27-03 3-13-03 MABELV ALE MID. Security Officer 3-17-03 SOUTHWEST Instr. Aide 3-10-03 FRANKLIN Child Nutrition 3-21-03 PUL. HGTS. MID. Custodian 3-24-03 PLANT SERVICES SALARY CLASS 5-01 FSH6 1-01 CUS928 5-01 FSH6 36-12 SOFR9 1-10 1NA925 1-01 FSH5 54-5 ADN12 ANNUAL SALARY 8773.00 annual 1987.25 prorated 10329.00 annual 3565.09 prorated 8773.00 annual 2375.01 prorated 14502.00 annual 3585.56 prorated 14067.00 annual 3877.93 prorated 7312.00 annual 1737.10 prorated 28764.00 annual 8053.92 prorated ~ ns ::C- \u0026gt;\" Al\u0026gt; -\u0026lt;c m :I: Al- ~\nz :g:cg\"' .-  m r~ s \u0026gt;\n= 8~ z!!? \u0026gt;..,.Zm c5 gi Zu, \"'\u0026lt;n !\" .!.I,' z \u0026gt;z n .\u0026gt;.... \"' ~ \u0026gt;s\n\u0026lt;:, . ?-z ::c UJ in~ cl~ Al-\u0026lt; ~ c5 mz ~\ne \u0026gt;~ g~ ~ - c5 z Personnel Changes Page 8 April 24 , 2003 NAME Love, Tawanna Miller, Kim Phillips, Jeremiah Porter, Hazel Reyes, Norma Ricks, Anjanette Scott, Derrick Stacey, Robert POSITION SCHOOL Child Nutrition MCCLELLAN Bus Driver TRANS. Care CARE Care CARE Child Nutrition DUNBAR Care CARE Custodian FAIR Custodian METRO START DATE END DATE 4-7-03 3-17-03 3-17-03 4-1-03 4-4-03 3-17-03 3-21-03 3-3-03 SALARY CLASS 1-01 FSH5 3-04 BUSDRV 1-03 CARE 1-04 CARE 1-01 FSH5 1-04 CARE 1-01 CUS12 1-01 CUS928 ANNUAL SALARY 7312.00 annual 1535.12 prorated 11296.00 annual 2855.73 prorated 6.431hr 6.551hr 7312.00 annual 1575.51 prorated 6.551hr 13399.00 annual 3877.16 prorated 10329.00 annual 3199.74 prorated Personnel Changes Page 9 April 24, 2003 NAME Sterley, Pamela Thompson, Jesse Tyler, Earnest Washington, Sydney POSITION SCHOOL Child Nutrition FOREST HGTS. Child Nutrition FAIR Child Nutrition OTTERCREEK Child Nutrition GEYER SPRINGS START DATE END DATE 4-4-03 2-14-03 4-7-03 4-1-03 SALARY CLASS 1-01 FSH5 1-01 FSH5 1-01 FSH5 1-01 FSH5 ANNUAL SALARY 7312.00 annual 1575.51 prorated 7312.00 annual 2511.37 prorated 7312.00 annual 1535.12 prorated 7312.00 annual 1696.71 prorated .,. ns :\u0026gt;:C. -\nn \u0026gt; m--\u0026lt;,1c:\nn - ~\nz: ::c U) 8,-~. m\n: ' s \u0026gt;\n= 8~ z!!? \u0026gt;z --4m ou, zu, u,~ !II ?..,' z \u0026gt;z 0 ,\u0026gt;- u, TO: FROM: PREPARED BY: DATE: SUBJECT: Little Rock School District Instructional Resource Center Social Studies Department 3001 South Pulaski Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72206 Board of Directors T. Kenneth James, Superintendent of Schools Marie A. McNeal, Director of Social Studies Education April 24, 2003 Arkansas History Textbook Adoption Recommendation The Arkansas History Textbook Adoption Committee established according to Board Regulation U-Rl, has completed the selection process for Arkansas history textbooks and materials. After extensive review of available textbooks and materials, the committee is recommending for Board approval the adoption of An Arkansas History For Young People. This textbook is published by the University of Arkansas Press and will have a 2003 copyright edition. The major factors that led to the decision to select the University of Arkansas Press textbook are listed below:  Correlation to the Arkansas History Guidelines  Correlation to the District's Social Studies Curriculum  Compatibility with a Student-Centered Activities  Historical Accuracy  A Multicultural inclusion. For your review, a copy of the textbook and the teacher's edition will be located in the conference room. .!.D, z \u0026gt;z (\") \u0026gt;,... en 2003 ARKANSAS HISTORY TEXTBOOK ADOPTION COMMITTEE Jeff Carr, Forest Heights Middle School Irene Holcomb, Mann Middle School Sandra Pearson, Southwest Middle School Rebecca Simpson, Dunbar Middle School Gertrude Stubblefield, Dunbar Middle School Laura Beth Arnold, Lead Social Studies Teacher Marie A. McNeal, Director of Social Studies Education Dr. Katherine Mitchell, Little Rock School District Board Member Sharrell Tate, Textbook Coordinator RECOMMENDATION Grade 7: University of Arkansas Press. An Arkansas History For Young People. 810 West Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: (501) 447-3580 E-mail: linda.watson@lrsd.org April 7, 2003 TO: Board of Education THROUGH: T. Kenneth James, Ed. D. Superintendent of Schools LINDA WATSON, Ed. D. ASSIST ANT SUPERINTENDENT STUDENT DISCIPLINE Fax: (501) 447-3581 FROM: Linda Watson, Assistant Superintendent Student Discipline SUBJECT: 2001-2002 Charter School Program Evaluation Background Information The 2001-2002 Charter School Program Evaluation is being presented to the Board for approval as a requirement of the Federal Court. On December 2, 2002, the District awarded the contract for the Charter School Evaluation to Dr. Larry McNeal. Recommendation The administration recommends approval of the 2001-2002 Charter School Program Evaluation for submission to the Federal Court. s  ?' 8~ z!!? ..,.Zm 0 gi z\"' \"'\u0026lt; C') !h .~., z \u0026gt;z C') ~ \"' To: From: Through: Subject: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRJCT CAREER-TECHNICAL EDUCATION 7701 SCOTT HAMIL TON DRIVE LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72209 April 24, 2003 Board of Directors Carol Green, Director, Career-Technical Education T. Kenneth James, Superintendent Career-Technical Education Textbook Adoption Recommendation In accordance with the District's PN Agreement, the LRSD Career and Technical Education Textbook Committee has completed the selection process for the 2003-2009 adoption cycle. Committee members voted unanimously to recommend the attached list of textbooks for adoption. /ljh 03/CBG/077 :s \u0026gt;\n= 8~ z!!? -\u0026gt;-,Zm c5 gi Zu, UJ n\u0026lt; !\" .!D., z \u0026gt;z n ,\u0026gt;.... UJ CAREER-TECHNICAL EDUCATION TEXTBOOK ADOPTION LIST 2003-2009 Career Orientation (grades 7-8) Exploring Careers, 2003, 4th Edition Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Workplace Readiness Skills At Wark Thompson Learning/Southwestern Publishers Jobs for Arkansas (JAG) Succeeding In The World of Work, ?1h Edition, 2003 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Business Education Keyboarding Century 21-Computer Applications \u0026amp; Keyboarding, ?1h Edition, 2000 Thompson/Southwestern Publishers Keyboarding Application Applied Computer Keyboarding, 5th Edition Thompson/Southwestern Publishers Word Processing A and B Mastering and Using Word 2002: Comprehensive Course Thompson/Southwestern Publishers Dragon Naturally Speaking-2003, ?1h Edition Thomson Learning Publishers Computerized Accounting I Century 21 Accounting: Multicolumn Journal Text Thomson Learning Publishers Computerized Accounting II Century 21 Accounting: Advanced Text Thomson Learning Publishers Programming A and B Microsoft Visual Basic 6: Complete Concepts and Techniques Thomson Learning Publishers Rapid Writing A and B Alphabetic Writing Systems 2nd Edition Thomson Learning Publishers Marketing Education I Marketing Essentials 2002, Yd Edition Thomson Learning Publishers Marketing Management Business Principles and Management, 11 th Edition Thomson Learning Publishers Computer Technology: Introduction Computer Literacy with Microsoft Office XP Prentice-Hall Publishers Multimedia Applications A and B Microsoft PowerPoint 2002: Complete Tutorial Thomson Learning Publishers Adobe Illustrator 9: Illustrated Introduction, 2000 Thomson Learning Publishers Desktop Publishing A and B Desktop Publishing 2002: Complete Concepts and Techniques, 2001 Thomson Learning Publishers Adobe PageMaker 7 Basics, 2003 Thomson Learning Publishers Business Applications Office XP: Introductory Concepts and Techniques, 2001 Thomson Learning Publishers Database Management Microsoft Access 2002-Complete Tutorial Thomson Learning Publishers Spreadsheet Applications Microsoft Excel 2000-Complete Tutorial Thomson Learning Publishers .!I.I, z \u0026gt;z C') \u0026gt; I'\"\" V, Fashion Merchandising Fashion Marketing, 1st Edition, 2004 Thomson Leaming Publishers Advertising Advertising, 1st Edition Thomson Leaming Publishers Hospitality and Tourism Hospitality and Tourism Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Publishers Banking and Finance Principles Banking and Financial Systems Thomson Leaming Publishers Banking Operations Midtown Bank: A Bank Teller Simulation Thomson Leaming Publishers Banking and Finance Law Introduction to Banking, 1st Edition Thomson Leaming Publishers Office Management The Office: Procedures and Technology, 4th Edition Thomson Leaming Publishers Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship: Ideas In Action, 1st Edition, 2000 Thomson Leaming Publishers Business Law Understanding Business and Personal Law, 11 th Edition, 2003 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Publishers International Finance Investing in Your Future, 2nd Edition, 200 I Thomson Leaming Publishers Securities and Insurance Fundamentals of Insurance, 200 I Thomson Leaming Publishers Travel and Tourism Introduction to Travel and Tourism Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Publishers Introduction to Hospitality Introduction to Hospitality Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Publishers Web Design Macromedia Dreamweaver 4, Against the Clock Pearson Education-Prentice Hall Publishers Microsoft Frontpage 2002, Again the Clock Pearson Education-Prentice Hall Publishers :S  == 8~ z!!? .,..Zm oz\"\"'' \"'~ !\" .?.,' z  z C') ,\u0026gt;- \"' 810 West Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: (501) 447-3580 E-mail: linda. watson@lrsd.org April 17, 2003 TO: Board of Education THROUGH: T. Kenneth James, Superintendent fJrftf LINDA WATSON, Ed. D. ASSIST ANT SUPERINTENDENT STUDENT DISCIPLINE Fax: (501) 447-3581 FROM: Linda Watson, Assistant Superintendent Student Discipline SUBJECT: 2001-2002 Charter School Program Evaluation Background Information The 2001-2002 Charter School Program Evaluation is being presented to the Board for approval as a requirement of the Federal Court. On December 2, 2002, the District awarded the contract for the Charter School Evaluation to Dr. Larry McNeal. Recommendation The administration recommends approval of the 2001-2002 Charter School Program Evaluation for submission to the Federal Court. s ,,.\n= ~tD 0 C: ,z,!.!z? ..,.m 5gi Zen tn\u0026lt; (') !I' !.J.,I z \u0026gt;z (') ~ tn LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 DATE: TO: April 24, 2003 Board of Education FROM: ~arral Paradis, Director, Procurement and Materials Mgmt. THROUGH: T. Kenneth James, Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: Donations of Property Attached are requests to donate property to the Little Rock School District as follows: School/Department Geyer Springs Elementary School Martin Luther King, Jr. Interdistrict Magnet Mabelvale Magnet Middle School McClellan Magnet High School McClellan Magnet High School Item $500.00 Literacy Grant to be used for student incentives to continue promotion of the Accelerated Reader Program Baseline Wal-Mart Store $1,000.00 cash to Julia Lloyd's Mrs. Genevieve Y. Jackson Pre-K class to be used to purchase educational materials and classroom supplies $1,500.00 grant to the Accelerated Reader Incentive Program. Funds will be used to purchase books for students and to fund the AR incentive parties held each nine-weeks. $1,000.00 cash for the Baseball Team $250.00 cash to be used for a student to attend AR Boys State Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Outreach Committee Ms. Sharon Prested Cloverdale-Mabel vale American Legion !..D., z \u0026gt;z n ~ V, Board of Education April 24, 2003 Page 2 School/Department Little Rock School District Little Rock School District Item A pallet of library books valued at approximately $1,000.00 Five (5) portraits of President George Washington for each of the District's high schools. Portraits are framed in cherry mahogany wood and are valued at $250.00 each for a total value of $1,250.00. Ms. Cynthia Brown, Sales Consultant for Scholastic Mr. Dave Elswick of Radio Station KARN It is recommended that these donation requests be approved in accordance with the policies of the Board. GEYER SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL To: Darral Paradis, Director of Procurement From~onna Hall, Principal of Geyer Springs Elementary School Date: March 18th , 2003 Re: Donation Our school received a $500 Literacy Grant from the Wal-Mart store on Baseline Road. We are very grateful to Wal-Mart for this grant. The grant will be used as student incentives to continue to promote our Accelerated Reading program at our school. It is recommended that this donation be approved in accordance with the policies of the Little Rock School District. Wal-Mart Store 8801 Baseline Road Little Rock, AR., 72209 5240 Mabelvale Pike Phone /501) 447-4800 Little Rock. Arkansas 72209 ?\u0026lt; C\") .!D., z \u0026gt;z C\") ~ \"' 5 \"z' G\") ~ ~ ~ \"' MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. INTERDISTRICT MAGNET SCHOOL To: Darral Paradis, Director of Procurement .j1~I From: Tyrone Harris, Principal Date: March 7th , 2003 Re: Donation Mrs. Genevieve Y. Jackson of 16801 Davis Cup Lane, Little Rock, AR 72210 made a donation of$ 1000. 00 to our Pre K teacher, Julia Lloyd. This donation was given to her to purchase educational materials and supplies for her classroom. It is recommended that this donation be approved in accordance with the policies of the Little Rock School District. Thank you for your consideration. ... -.,..:  ~ --\nr r ..\n:',. c ~\n, .. !,L.. ~ .. ~ ~.: .. 905 Martin Luther King, Jr Drive  Phone (501) 44 7-5100  Fax (501) 447-5101  Little Rock, Arkansas 722C ~ Linking Students to the Future through  Environment Science  Information Communications Technology  Medical Studies To: Darral Paradis, Director of Procurement From: Ann Blaylock, Principal Date: March 18, 2003 Re: Donations Mabelvale Magnet Middle School 10811 Mabelvale West Road Mabelvale, Arkansas 72103 501/455-7400 Fax 501/455-7403 Please accept the grant donation of $1 ,500.00 from the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Outreach Committee. These funds were donated to our Accelerated Reader Incentive Program. This program is managed by Beckie Jones, Reading Specialist, and Stella Cameron, Media Specialist. The purpose of the donation is to buy books for the students and to fund the AR incentive parties, which are to be held each nine-week period. Paperback books will be purchased as a final reward for summer reading for the top AR readers. Our students are very excited about the Accelerated Reader program and look forward to participating each year. We will hold a special celebration at the end of the year for the AR Readers and their parents. It is recommended that this donation request be approved in accordance with the policies of the Little Rock School District. .~,, z z\u0026gt; (\") ~ en McCLELLAN MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL DATE: TO: FROM: THE ACADEMIES: BUSINESS FINANCE, ENGINEERING, MULTIMEDIA March 20. 2003 Darral Paradis, Director of Procurement Larry Buck, Princip~ SUBJECT: Donations Please accept these generous donations given to McClellan High School. Ms Sharon Prested, 105 Oak Lane, Flint, MI 48506 has given a cash donation of $1000.00 to be used for the McClellan Baseball Team. Cloverdale - Mablevale American Legion Post 128, Mabelvale, AR 72103 has given a donation of $250.00 to be used for a student to at.tend Arkansas Boys State. We recommend that these donations be accepted in accordance With the policies and procedures of the Little Rock School District. Cc: Dr. Marion Lacey, Associate Superintendent r,:\n::.\u0026lt;r. :: .. ~:::~:,.. .. ~-:\n,. u ..  --v ~\"' .. . ~ . -.,t. , 9417 Geyer Springs Road Phone 447-2100  Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 Little Rock School District Department of Instructional Technology March 24, 2003 TO: FROM: Darral Paradis, Director, Procurement and Materials Management Lucy Neal, Director, Technology and Media Services SUBJECT: Donation of Library Books Ms. Cynthia Brown, sales consultant for Scholastic, has donated a pallet of library books to the Little Rock School District. The value of the books is estimated to be $ 1000. It is recommended that the donation be accepted in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Little Rock School District. Contact information is as follows: Ms. Cynthia Brown 14112 St. Michael Drive Little Rock, AR 72211 r- ~ -:-.. -..... -,.-{\nI{\"!-\\ ~ ~-~::\n:.:: ~: .:_9 L: ~\nJ .!J.:,l z )\u0026gt; z (\") ~ \"' ?\u0026lt; (\") 5 \"z' C) ill f\n~ \"' To: From: Date: Subject: Little Rock School District Social Studies Department Instructional Resource Center 3001 South Pulaski Street Little Rock, AR 72206 Phone (501) 447-3395 Fax (501) 447-7613 Darral Paradis, Director of Procurement and Materials Management ~ - McNeal, Director of Social Studies Education April 24, 2003 Donation Mr. Dave Elswick of radio station KARN wishes to donate a portrait of President George Washington to each high school in the Little Rock School District. The listeners of Mr. Elswick's daily radio program provided the funds for the purchase of these portraits. Their goal is to furnish each high school in the central Arkansas listening area with a portrait of the first president of the United States. The portraits are framed in a cherry mahogany wood and each is valued at $250 for a total of $1 ,250. It is recommended that this donation be approved in accordance with the policies of the Board of Education of the Little Rock School District. TO: FROM: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS April 24, 2003 Board Of Directors It{ Mark D. Milhollen, Manager, Financial Services THROUGHMKenneth James, Superintendent Of Schools ~.....,onald M. Stewart, Chief Financial Officer SUBJECT: Financial Reports We recommend that the attached financial reports be approved as submitted. ~ ?\u0026lt; C') 5 V, z C'l Rl ~ ~ V, ,- \u0026gt;\u0026lt;  ,- 0 ::c g~\n,\n,_ zz :11::C'l .zm.. . v, LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2002 AND 2003 APPROVED RECEIPTS % APPROVED RECEIPTS % 2001/02 03/31/02 COLLECTED 2002/03 03/31/03 COLLECTED REVENUE-LOCAL SOURCES CURRENT TAXES 57,850,000 57,086,336 98.68% 58,550,000 57,147,781 97.61% DELINQUENT TAXES 6,950,000 7,273,053 104.65% 8,000,000 8,936,338 111 .70% 40% PULLBACK 28,450,000 29,400,000 EXCESS TREASURER'S FEE 190,000 186,429 98.12% 187,000 205,072 109.66% DEPOSITORY INTEREST 575,000 353,143 61 .42% 385,000 174,515 45.33% REVENUE IN LIEU OF TAXES 125,000 126,034 100.83% 135,000 337,232 249.80% MISCELLANEOUS AND RENTS 600,000 182,143 30.36% 340,000 287,973 84.70% INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS 600,000 156,275 26.05% 275,000 150,103 54.58% ATHLETIC RECEIPTS 155,000 146,770 94.69% 160,000 183,777 114.86% TOTAL 95,495,000 65,510,182 68.60% 97,432,000 67,422,790 69.20% REVENUE - COUNTY SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL 25,000 17,024 68.10% 24,000 17,215 71 .73% TOTAL 25,000 17,024 68.10% 24,000 17,215 71.73% REVENUE - STATE SOURCES EQUALIZATION FUNDING 54,568,331 38,808,339 71 .12% 54,867,630 40,257,119 73.37% REIMBURSEMENT STRS/HEAL TH 7,455,741 6,101 ,709 81 .84% 7,590,000 5,241,465 69.06% VOCATIONAL 1,325,000 1,006,688 75.98% 1,340,000 903,646 67.44% HANDICAPPED CHILDREN 1,900,000 707,441 37.23% 1,700,000 757,851 44.58% EARLY CHILDHOOD 233,992 175,782 75.12% 273,358 205,407 75.14% TRANSPORTATION 3,468,291 2,317,542 66.82% 3,685,226 2,453,084 66.57% INCENTIVE FUNDS - M TO M 3,865,000 2,286,063 59.15% 3,265,000 2,212,482 67.76% ADULT EDUCATION 987,869 586,220 59.34% 1,006,014 583,296 57.98% POVERTY INDEX FUNDS 1,195,000 1,097,074 91 .81% 658,607 658,607 100.00% EARLY LITERACY LEARNING 25,000 124,150 496.60% 120,000 TAP PROGRAM 285,271 285,271 100.00% AT RISK FUNDING 605,000 116,653 19.28% 650,000 84,923 13.07% WORKER'S COMPENSATION 600,000 TOTAL 76,229,224 53,327,660 69.96% 75,441,106 53,643,152 71 .11% REVENUE - OTHER SOURCES TRANSFER FROM CAP PROJ FUND 600,000 620,000 TRANSFER FROM OTHER FUNDS 700,000 15,540 2.22% 1,126,233 200,754 17.83% TRANSFER FROM MAGNET FUND 1,639,927 546,642 33.33% 1,664,438 554,813 33.33% TOTAL 2,939,927 562,182 19.12% 3,410,671 755,567 22.15% TOTAL REVENUE OPERATING 174,689,151 119,417,049 68.36% 176,307,777 121,838,724 69.11% REVENUE - OTHER FEDERAL GRANTS 15,868,127 10,063,640 63.42% 22,230,023 11,634,200 52.34% DEDICATED M\u0026amp; 0 3,921 ,766 2,091 ,348 53.33% 3,980,000 2,082,476 52.32% MAGNET SCHOOLS 24,802,743 9,744,782 39.29% 25,065,942 11 ,601 ,757 46.28% TOTAL 44,592,636 21,899,770 49.11% 51,275,965 25,318,432 49.38% TOTAL REVENUE 219,281,787 141,316,819 64.45% 227,583,742 147,157,156 64.66% LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2002 AND 2003 APPROVED EXPENDED % APPROVED EXPENDED 2001/02 03/31/02 EXPENDED 2002/03 03/31/03 EXPENSES SALARIES 98,743,100 64,161,051 64.98% 100,865,586 64,090,483 BENEFITS 25,603,621 16,270,102 63.55% 24,838,361 16,098,491 PURCHASED SERVICES 20,235,454 12,815,684 63.33% 19,795,774 13,340,573 MATERIALS \u0026amp; SUPPLIES 9,252,512 5,584,365 60.36% 8,347,098 5,434,989 CAPITAL OUTLAY 1,792,554 712,748 39.76% 1,616,991 927,565 OTHER OBJECTS 8,402,940 2,863,443 34.08% 8,508,680 2,932,072 DEBT SERVICE 10,526,942 10,653,854 101.21% 12,217,048 12,213,572 TOTAL EXPENSES OPERATING 174,557,123 113,061,247 64.77% 176, 189,538 115,037,745 EXPENSES-OTHER FEDERAL GRANTS 16,519,453 8,380,209 50.73% 22,995,210 11,442,759 DEDICATED M\u0026amp; O 3,921,766 2,295,160 58.52% 3,980,000 2,113,349 MAGNET SCHOOLS 24,802,743 14,012,636 56.50% 25,065,942 14,296,955 TOTAL 45,243,962 24,688,005 54.57% 52,041,152 27,853,063 TOTAL EXPENSES 219,801,085 137,749,252 62.67% 228,230,690 142,890,808 INCREASE (DECREASE) IN FUND BALANCE (519,298) 3,567,567 (646,948) 4,266,346 BEGINNING FUND BALANCE FEDERAL, MAGNET \u0026amp; OED M\u0026amp; 0 1,937,298 1,937,298 1,645,440 1,645,440 OPERATING 8,489,087 8,489,087 8,557,652 8,557,652 ENDING FUND BALANCE FEDERAL, MAGNET'\u0026amp; OED M\u0026amp; 0 1,285,972 (850,937) 880,253 (889,191) OPERATING 8,621,115 14,844,889 8,675,891 15,358,630 TOTAL 9,907,087 13,993,952 9,556,144 14,469,439 % EXPENDED 63.54% 64.81% 67.39% 65.11% 57.36% 34.46% 99.97% 65.29% 49.76% 53.10% 57.04% 53.52\"/4 62.61% ~ ?\u0026lt; (\") 5 en z C) Rl ~ ~ en ,... \u0026gt;\u0026lt; ,... 0::,: 5~ !5 e! zz :I: C) men .z.. . LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ACCOUNT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2003 PROJECT BEG BALANCE INCOME TRANSFERS EXPENDITURES ENCUMBRANCES END BALANCE 07-01-02 2002-03 2002-03 2002-03 2002-03 03-31-03 $6,200,000 BOND ISSUE FAIR 33,282.90 33,282.90 MCCLELLAN 78,319.02 800.00 77,519.02 CONTINGENCY 1,052,354.15 1,052,354.15 SUBTOTAL 1,163,956.07 0.00 0.00 800.00 0.00 1,163,156.07 $136,268,560 BOND ISSUES ADMINISTRATION 0.00 182,400.00 109,945.29 72,454.71 NEW WORK PROJECTS 22,028,270.87 8,302,568.00 8,535,570.17 8,774,542.13 13,020,726.57 SECURITY PROJECTS 42,273.97 42,273.97 LIGHTING PROJECTS 348,708.80 30,625.90 379,334.70 0.00 MAINTENANCE \u0026amp; REPAIR 5,749,803.26 406,072.00 2,952,613.67 236,838.54 2,966,423.05 RENOVATION PROJECTS 47,947,115.45 983,360.00 12,996,044.03 12,372,345.20 23,562,086.22 TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES 4,744,881.05 2,090,512.80 4,003,245.64 154,220.09 2,677,928.12 SUBTOTAL 80,861,053.40 0.00 11,995,538.70 28,976,753.50 21,537,945.96 42,341,892.64 REVENUES PROCEEDS-PROPERTY SALE 139,801.90 45,668.11 5,771.03 179,698.98 DUNBAR PROJECT 5,266.71 5,266.71 FULBRIGHT PROJECT 0.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 PROCEEDS-BOND SALES 31,569,505.02 (11,995,538.70) 19,573,966.32 P_8.OCEEDS-QZAB SALE 1,293,820.97 1,293,820.97 INTEREST STATE OF ARK 469,063.03 469,063.03 INTEREST 5,022,644.80 2,056,177.03 7,078,821.83 SUBTOTAL 38,500,102.43 2,151,845.14 (11,995,538.70) 5,771 .03 0.00 28,650,637.84 GRAND TOTAL liD :ii:i lll l!D il:il 11:1:il:I l2.llll ill a11a ai:1 :ia il :iaZ ll:l:i llli Zi l5~ B ~~ PROJECT CATEGORIES ADMINISTRATION NEW WORK PROJECTS SECURITY PROJECTS LIGHTING PROJECTS MAINTENANCE \u0026amp; REPAIR RENOVATION PROJECTS TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES UNALLOCATED PROCEEDS TOTAL AMV1N31'1313 NOSllM  1N3W3SV3 :, PROJECT ALLOCATIONS THRU 03-31-03 586,846.55 35,363,912.16 265,814.17 4,853,208.89 11 ,165,555.29 53,447,136.00 11,735,611 .78 20,867,787.29 138,285,872.13 1N3WNMnorov 11x S9NIMV3H 'IX LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE PROJECT HISTORY THRU THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2003 EXPENSE EXPENSE EXPENSE 2000-01 2001-02 THRU 03-31-03 889,772.32 (485,325.77) 109,945.29 443,467.00 4,589,606.29 8,535,570.17 113,930.47 109,609.73 2,641 ,482.13 1,832,392.06 379,334.70 791,385.63 4,218,294.40 2,952,613.67 397,615.34 4,119,045.21 12,996,044.03 575,016.53 4,325,201.40 4,003,245.64 5,852,669.42 18,708,823.32 28,976,753.50 S\u0026gt;4MVW3M 9NIS010 'X ENDING ENCUMBERED  ALLOCATION THRU 03-31-03 SUBTOTAL 03-31-03 514,391.84 72,454.71 8,774,542.13 22,343,185.59 13,020,726.57 223,540.20 42,273.97 4,853,208.89 0.00 236,838.54 8,199,132.24 2,966,423.05 12,372,345.20 29,885,049.78 23,562,086.22 154,220.09 -- 9,057-,68-3.66 2,677,928.12 - - - - 20,867,787.29 21,537,945.96 75,076,192.20 63,209,679.93 -- -- --- WVMOOMd :\u0026gt;1131HlV v S3:\u0026gt;IJ\\H3S 100HOS 'XI lOOHOS 3100IW NOSH30N3H1N3W3SV3 o Operating Operating Operating Operating Operating Fund Total Food Service Total Activity Fund Total Bond Account Capital Projects Fund Capital Projects Fund Capital Projects Fund Capital Projects Fund Capital Projects Fund Capital Projects Fund Capital Projects Fund Capital Projects Fund Capital Projects Fund Capital Projects Fund Capital Projects Fund Capital Projects Fund Capital Projects Fund Capital Projects Fund Total Deseg Plan Scholarship Deseg Plan Scholarship Total Rockefeller Scholarship Total LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHEDULEOFINVESTMENTSBYFUND FOR THE PE~o ENDED MARCH 31, ~2-~ 00~3~------------ - Purchase Date Maturity Date 12-0-9-02 - 06-09-03 --- 01-19-03 07-19-03 08-10-0-2 - 04-08-02 03-31-03 TFN 03-03-03 04-15-03 - \u0026gt;--- -- Institution lnteres_t_R_a_te-+-__ T~y~p_e __ !--_P_ri_ncipa_!_ __ +-------+------ - ---- ~egio~ _ 1---1_.19_0_/co +--M_o_n_e~y_M_a_rke_t-+- _ 20,000.00 Regions _ 1.190% Money__ M_ark_et ___2_ 0~,o_o_o.o_o, Pulaski 2.330% Money Market 10,000.00 - - - - - -----'---1----'------l------- Bank of America 1.160% _R__ e ~p_o_ _+ -_8,~3_25~,_ooo_._oo_ Bank of the_O_zark~ _ 1.360% = __gQ__ _____ 1_0~,o_o_o~,o_o_o_.o_o ... 18,375,000.00 03-31-03 TFN - ~ank of America 1.030% Repo 800,000.00 -+-------+----~---+---~ao~o~.~00~0~.0~0~ 1 11-14-02 03-10-03 01-17-03 01-17-03 02-14-03 - r 04-02-03 ,- -- 09-08-03 01-16-04 - 01-16-04 - -- 10-15-03 Bank of America 1.120% - Treasury ]lif~!----8_0_0--,'--5_2-=3=.1_5--l 800,523.15 - --- ,- -----+-------t---~--l - --- -------tf---------1----- Regions 1.190% CD 400,000.00 ___l:-1etro~litan - 1.930% --r CD 1,000,934.31 Bank of the Ozarks 2.250% CD 5,116,598.09 Bank of the Ozarks 1.440% CD +- -- -- - 10,000,000.00 - 01-29-03 01-17-03 1-- 02-14-ro 11-15-02 - 02-14-03 01-22-03 - 03-14-03 11-15-02 ~ ----- 09-17-02 09-17-0-2 03--31-03 - - 01-29-04 01-16-04 - 11-14-03 05-15~ ~ -15-03 - - f---- - 01-16-04 06-16-03 -- - -- 05-15-03 04-=--i5-03 09-15-~ ---=ri=N-- 01-10-03 06-11-03 09-27-02 - --- - 06-10-03 01-30-03 06-24-03 Bancorp South 2.000% CD 2,058,896.90 Superior 2.250% CD 2,500,000.00 Superior 1.900% CD 11,000,000.00 USBANK 1.380% CD 11,000,000.00 USBANK - -1.360%- -- -- CD 10,000,000.00 - Bank of America 1.240% Treasury Bills 5,299,646.43 Bank of the Ozarks 1.250% CD 5,000,000.00 - Bank of the Ozarks 1.480% CD 9,000,000.00 --- Bank of the Ozarks 2.070% CD 3,000,000.00 -Ban-k of t-he O-za-rks 2.200% CD 10,000,000.00 Bank of America 1.160% _ Re~ 7,850,000.00 - - --- -- -- 93,226,075.73 -- Bank of America 1.050% -- Treasury Bills 124,445.83 Ba-nk of- Am-eri-ca 1.430% Treasury Bills 534,508.80 -- --- r 658,954.63 -- ---- Bank of America 1.090% -- Treasury Bills 249,898.04 249,898.04 TO: FROM: THROUGH: SUBJECT: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS April 24, 2003  :kck ool District Board of Directors a o~n, D1rfectoFr o ac1 11 ty Serv.1 ces _ yenneth James, Superintendent of Schools Funald M. Stewart, Chief Financial Officer Request for Easement, Wilson Elementary School The City of Little Rock has requested that the Little Rock School District grant a 5-foot right-of-way easement north of Wilson Elementary School as depicted on the attached map. The granting of this right-of-way is to allow for eventual street-improvements and construction of sidewalks in the area. Our agreement to this right-of-way was a condition of our Conditional Use Permit that was granted by the City in February of 2003. Assessment of this dedication indicates that it will not negatively impact the operation of Wilson Elementary School. Permission is requested for the Administration to enter into this agreement. DE:cg ?5 ?\u0026lt; n 5 u, z C) ~ f\n~ u, ,... \u0026gt;\u0026lt; \u0026gt;,... 0:,: 5g\n! :C,::::,,:_:, zz ~ C) mu, .z.. . I COR. 1/4, SWl/4, :.13 T!N, R13W . AHTil JOB 6965 7 I I _ _J I 5' WIDE RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION DESCRIPTION: A PART OF THE SW!/4 OF THE SWl/4 OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 13 WEST, CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, PULASKT COUNTY, ARKANSAS. BEJNG MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED A5 FOLLOV\\'5: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SWJ/4 OF THE SWJ/4 OF SECTION 13\nTHENCE S8703'23\"E 114.52 FEET\nTHENCE :\n()2'56'37\"W 23. 70 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING SAID POINT BE!tJG AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE EXT.5T!NG SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF WEST 40TH STREET AND THE EXJST!ll!G E.t'.ST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF STANNUS STREET\nTHENCE ALONG SAID EXISTING SOUTH ,,- fUGHT-OF-WAY LINE S8719'12\"E 636.34 FEET\nTHENCE DEPARTING SAID EXISTING SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE S17!4'03\"E 5.32 FEET TO THE PrtorCSED sourn RlGHT-OFWAY LINE OF WEST 40TH STR::=T\nTrlcNCE ALONG SAID PR00SED SOUTH RJG'IT-OF-Wt.Y LII/E N8\"'19'C''W 638.09 FEET TO THE EXISTING E/1.ST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE O 5TAPNUS STREET\nTHErJ:E /\\LONG SAID :'\u0026gt;:!STING E~ST I\n::111-0FWAY LINE N010:: 0 '58\"E S.O(' F:'ETTOTHE POIIITOF a: .~Ir1I n iG, CCNTAUIJI\\IG J, 186 s:-i~t.nE FEE7 C.1!: U.07J1 ACn.ES, I 1~P.E 0P. I_E:'S. SURVEYOR'S DECLARATION: I HEREBY DECLARE THAT I HAVE THIS DAY COMPLETED A BOUNDARY SURVEY OF THE PROPERTY SHOWN HEREON, TH!S MAP IS A TRUE REPRESENTATION OF THE TOPOGRA AND PHYSICAL FEATURES AS FOUND IN THE FIELD. 6!:l.t'.N D. SCOTT, AR. PLS f 1287 DATE 1::o:., - O I ~J - /7.\n- \\0 - o- I:\n ~ ':-D - ,,()  !Ze' GRAPHIC ~ ( IN p I INCH= TO: FROM: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS April 24, 2003 \\:\n.!~:t School District Board of Directors ~~ of Facility Services THROUGH: ~T. Kenneth James, Superintendent of Schools ~~r. Donald M. Stewart, Chief Financial Officer SUBJECT: Request for Easement: John Barrow Road and Henderson Middle School Entergy has requested that the Little Rock School District grant a 15-foot right-of-way easement along the east line of John Barrow Road adjacent to Henderson Middle School. Entergy is requesting this easement for the purpose of relocating the electrical lines that must be moved in order to accommodate the City's widening of John Barrow Road. Details of the easement-area are depicted on the attached map. Assessment of this dedication indicates that it would have no negative impact on the operation of Henderson Middle School. It is recommended that the Little Rock School District Administration be permitted to enter into this agreement. DEC:cg ?5 :- \u0026gt;\u0026lt; \u0026gt; :- 0 ::c 5,\n! C\n:o\nlCzz\ni:: C) zm... . \"' Mar. 13 03 03:40p p.5 Doctt 2003021809 0 CJ 0 D u ST A TE OF ARKANSAS COUNTY OF PULASKI LinelJ\u0026gt;roject Identification: WR 351363 RIGHT-OF-WAY INSTRUMENT ENTERGY ARKANSAS, I.NC. KNOW ALL MEN BY TI-IESE PRESENTS THAT: Little Rock School District , Grantor(s), acting individually, and for, and on behalf of, my/our heirs, successors, assigns and any other person claiming the ownership to the property hereinafter described, collectively \"Grantor\", for and in consideration of one dollar, in hand paid, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, does hereby grant, assign, convey unto and warrant and defend Entergy Arkansas, Inc., and its successors and assigns, collectively \"Grantee\", a right-of-way. servitude and easement 15 feet in width, for the location, construction, reconstruction, improvements, repairs. operation, inspection, patrol, replacement and maintenance of electric power and communication facilities, or the removal thereof, now or in the future, including, but not necessarily limited to, poles, cross arms, insulators, wires, cables, conduits, hardware, transformers, switches, guy wires, anchors and other equipment, structures, material and appurtenances, now or hereafter used, useful or desired in connection therewith by Grantee over, across, under or on that land of Grantor in the County of Pulaski, State of Arkansas described as follows, to-wit: As built along and adjacent to the East line of John Barrow Road all on a part of the NEI/4 SWI/4 and SEI/4 NWl/4, Section 2, T-l-N, R-13-W. In conjunction with highway relocation for the City of Little Rock. Together with the right of ingress and egress to and from said right-of-way across the adjoining land of the Grantor and the right to attach wires and cables of any other party to Grantee's facilities. Grantee shall have the full and continuing right to clear and keep clear vegetation within or growing into said rightof- way and the further right to remove or modify from time to time trees, limbs, and/or vegetation outside the said right of way which Grantee considers a hazard to any of its electric power or communications facilities or a hazard to the rendering of adequate and dependable service to Grantor or any of Grantee's customers, by use of a variety of methods used in the vegetation management industry. Grantor shall not construct or permit the construction of any structure, obstruction or other hazard within the said right-of-way, including but not limited to, house, barn, garage, shed, pond, pool or well, excepting only Grantor's fence(s) and Grantee's facilities. Grantor shall not construct or permit the construction of any buildings or other structures on land adjoining said right-of-way in violation of the minimum clearances from the lines and facilities of Grantee, as provided in the National Electrical Safety Code. Grantor. if husband and wife, do hereby release and relinquish all of our rights of curtesy, dower, and homestead to the said right-of-way. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has executed this Right-of-Way Instrument on this _ day of GRANTOR: Little Rock School District By: __________ _ Title: _____ ______ _ ACKNOWLEDGMENT ST ATE OF AR.KANSAS COUNTY OF _________ ____ _ BE IT REMEMBERED that on this day come before me the undersigned. a Notary Public. within and for the cow1ty and state aforesaid. duly commissioned. and acting ________ me well known as the ________ of Grantor in the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that Little Rock School District had executed the same for the consideration, uses and purposes therein mentioned and set forth. Witness my hand and seal as such Notary Public this __ day of ___________ , 2003. Commission Expires ___ _ _ Notan Public ~ ?\u0026lt; n 5 \"z' Cl ill ~ ~ \"' :- \u0026gt;\u0026lt; \u0026gt;:- 0:,: 5,\n! C ::0 :z: 0z- 3C Cl zm \"' --\u0026lt; DATE: TO: From: Re: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS April 24, 2003 Board of Education T. Kenneth James, Superintendent of Schools To Consider Moving to a Varsity and Junior Varsity Athletic Program Background Information: Earlier this year, Mr. Johnny Johnson brought forth a recommendation to move to a Varsity/Junior Varsity athletic program in the LRSD. The rationale for this request is the number of actual participants at the 9th grade level. I have attached a report indicating the level of recent 9th grade ~articipation in football, volleyball, basketball, and track. The report reflects that 9 h grade participation has fluctuated from year to year and campus to campus. During this past season, only one high school (Central) was able to field three teams. Representatives from the Arkansas Activities Association have indicated that it would not be a problem for the LRSD to implement the Varsity/Junior Varsity approach. In this format, coaches would still have the option to schedule sophomore games if they have sufficient players to do so. The ninth grade student-athletes would also be able to play in the sophomore games. All Varsity coaches and secondary principals overwhelmingly support the proposal as submitted. Fiscal Impact: There will be minimal financial savings as a result of moving to this concept. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the request to move to a Varsity/Junior Varsity concept for the 2003-2004 school year. ,i!.:.S. \u0026gt;\u0026lt; \u0026gt;,... O:r 5~ C:\nu\nzu z- 3C C') mUJ z... . To: From: Re: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT II\\ ATHLETIC DIRECTOR-SECONDARY SCHOOLS ii\\ February 12, 2003 Dr. Ken James, Superintendent ofLRSD Johnny Johnson, Director of Athletics Ninth Grade Athletic Proposal The information below shows the number of ninth grade students participating in the sports of football, volleyball, basketball, and track for the school years of 2001-02 and 2002-03. These numbers can be a bit misleading because they are the numbers of students that began the season and not the numbers of students that finished the season. One fact that is not misleading is the number of ninth grade girls participating in sports. This is one major reason why I believe going to a varsity-junior varsity program will benefit our athletic program. 2001-02 9th Grade Participation Football Volleyball Basketball (Bs) Basketball (Gs) Track (Bs) Track (Gs) Fair 38 5 11 15 1 2 Central 47 13 21 15 0 1 Parkview 20 8 17 9 5 6 McClellan 32 0 13 3 12 0 Hall 31 4 16 4 (NIA) 12 2002-03 9th Grade Participation Football Volleyball Basketball (Bs) Basketball (Gs) Track (Bs) Track (Gs) Fair 31 6 18 18 Central 46 13 18 19 Parkview 24 5 16 8 McClellan 25 3 12 4 Hall 22 5 15 9 The number of ninth graders fluctuates from year to year. Parkview could not play a ninth grade football schedule in 2001. Hall could not play a ninth grade schedule this past year. In both cases, the main reason was not enough players. Both schools could have played a junior varsity schedule if they would have been allowed to move their ninth graders up to junior varsity. Attrition plays a major role in this proposal. In 2001 , Central had a large class ofninth graders, but could not field a junior varsity team because of lack of sophomores and juniors. The past year, Central had only eight seniors on the football team. With a varsity-junior varsity program, 3615 West 25th Street*Little Rock, AR 72204*(501 )447-2060 there will not be a school that would not be able to field two quality teams. This past football season, Central was the only school to be able to field three teams. The AAA has said that they do not have a problem with the LRSD not designating ninth grade athletics for the AAAAA high schools. I really believe this proposal will strengthen our athletic program, especially for women's athletics. 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