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ARTICLE I Membership The membership is appointed by the Board of Education and consists of twenty-four (24) members. The membership shall consist of eight (8) educators chosen by their professional peers and are evenly balanced by race, fourteen (14) parent/patron members represented by two (2) individuals (one (1) white and one (1) black) from each of the seven (7) school zones (one must be a parent of a currently enrolled student at the time of appointment.), and two (2) minority members selected at large and shall be Native American, Asian American, or Hispanic American. ARTICLE II Terms of Membership Each member shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years and shall be eligible for reappointment. The term of membership shall begin on October 1 and end on September 30. Each member shall serve no more than two (2) consecutive terms. The initial terms of office shall be decided by lot (drawing) to determine tenure on the committee. One third (1/3) of the committee will serve a one (1) year terms, one third (1/3) a two (2) year term, and one third (1/3) a three (3) year term. These terms shall be retroactive to October 1, 1990. The District will publicize Committee vacancies and solicit members. Applications for vacancies will be accepted during July of each year. The Board of Education will be asked to approve nominations in September of each year. ARTICLE III Resignation Whenever a member is unable to complete his/her term of membership, the member shall submit a letter of resignation which shall be binding. If a verbal resignation is given, then a majority vote of the membership is needed to confirm the resignation and the member shall be notified by a letter from the Secretary and Chairperson of the committee's action. ARTICLE IV Removal from Membership A member who misses three (3) scheduled meetings will be subject to termination from membership, unless the membership is given reasons for the absence and the majority of the membership votes to retain the member. ARTICLE V Meetings The committee shall meet at least once per month. The time, date and place to be the consensus of the membership. Special meetings can be called by the Board of Education, the Superintendent of the North Little Rock Schools or his/her designee, and the Chairperson of the Committee. ARTICLE VI Quorum A quorum shall be ten (10) members. However, for the purpose of changes in the bylaws, revocation of membership and election of officers, the quorum shall be a simple majority of the current committee membership. A majority shall be fifty-one (51) percent of the quorum as defined above. ARTICLE VII Election of Officers The officers shall consist of a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary/Recorder. Election of officers shall be held at the September meeting. These officers will begin their duties at the October meeting. Their term of office shall be for one (1) year. A simple majority as defined in Article VI is sufficient for election. In the event an officer resigns or leaves the committee, the office shall be filled at the following meeting. ARTICLE VIII Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised The procedures set forth in Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised will govern all business of the Biracial Committee unless otherwise indicated in these Bylaws. ADOPTED: March 19, 1991 North Little Rock Bi-racial Committee Report Timelines and Monitoring Procedures: The North Little Rock Bi-racial Committees monitor the schools once each semester. The second monitoring report was received in ODM in June after the school year was ended and most principals were off contract. The schools were monitored in NLRSD in December and January. These dates were either near the end of the first semester or the beginning of the second semester. Elementa\ni\n:y Schools Dates Amboy December 11, 1990 Argenta December 11, 1990 Belwood December 4, 1990 Boone Park November 28, 1990 Crestwood December 17, 1990 Glenview January 3, 1990 Indian Hills January 10, 1991 Lakewood January 29, 1991 Lynch Drive December 11, 1990 Meadow Park December 12\n1990 North Heights January 8, 1991 Park Hill December 14, 1990 Pike View December 12, 1990 Pine November 29, 1990 Redwood December 13, 1990 Rose City December 11, 1990 Seventh Street January 9, 1991 Middle Schools Dates Lakewood December 3, 1990 Ridgeroad December 17, 1990 Rose City January 10, 1991 High Schools Dates North Little Rock January 11, 1991 These reports were given to members of the desegregation team, biracial committee, and members of the district's board of education on March 15, 1991 by the Superintendent for Desegregation, Mable Bynum. Each principal was then asked to provide written responses to Mrs. Bynum regarding concerns cited in the first semester biracial committee monitoring reports. These responses are included in NLRSD's Monitoring Report, Attachment VI-B. The written responses were provided to Mrs. Bynum between March 8 and March 15, 1991. A time lag of approximately three months existed between the monitoring visits and the responses sent. The twelve areas monitored by the bi-racial committees were: 1.0 Separation of Race/Gender 2.0 Curriculum 3.0 School/District Initiated Honors and Awards 4.0 Committees 5.0 Extracurricular Activities 6.0 Student Achievement/Assessment 7.0 Special Education 8.0 Gifted and Talented Education 9.0 Staff Development 10.0 Parental Involvement ll.O Student Discipline 12.0 Bu~lding Leadership/Management Problem Areas Some of the general problem areas pervasive throughout the district were being addressed at the district level according to Mrs. Bynum. The general areas identified in most of the schools in the district were: 1.0 Separation of Race/Gender The percentages of black and male staff members in most schools are not comparable to those of the student population. 6.0 Student Achievement/Assessment Academic achievement data is not provided in a format designed for easy interpretation by monitors. 9.0 Staff Development Staff development programs have not addressed the matter of equitable staffing. Although the district is aware of and expresses a commitment to correct the problems in the schools, there are no specific timelines, strategies or activities to indicate when these problems and will be corrected. The information gathered by the bi-racial committees is used by principals to ascertain their strengths and weaknesses as evidenced by their efforts to correct problems in the schools. In reviewing the reports, principals addressed each of the problems identified in their schools except separation of race/gender, student acheivement/assessment and some areas in staff development programs. Assistance would be provided by the district administrators in these areas according to Mrs. Bynum. The three month time lag contributes to the monitoring process becoming bogged down.This process can be streamlined by giving the principals copies of the report in three to four weeks and asking them to respond within 2 weeks or less unless there are extenuating circumstances. 22 .,,. \"'C('C xrr r-. ,J- l,.... v .u. .i. U/.u~ r 11,n: 1..1 _ i '(. f !- n.lo- 0 f''\nJ ~ r .i. .. t :--dEnt :f.01. e 1: Jl t..,, .L\ni.L s a wac- '1able o a ) f 'Nort. te ry 19 89-S on.tr f l 'ii I'Ci t r: 19. 1 u es c.,f J t \"'1 nd ( for t p - 0.::: NOV 1 9 1991 Office ol Desegrsga11Mono nitoiing MONITORINSGC HEDULEOS F ALL DISTRICTM ONITORINGGR OUPS INCLUDINGB I-RACIAL COMMITTEES See Attachment 13 Attachment 13 THIB NOJRTH 1LITT1LJIBR OCKP lIB1LliCO CH001L December ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 2700 POPLAR STREET NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT MONITORING SCHEDULE FIRST SEMESTER 1991-1992 (Dates are subject to change to accommodate monitors) 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 16 17 Crestwood Elem. - Lakewood Elem. - Seventh Street Elem. North Heights Elem. - Pike View Elem. Meadow Park - Park Hill Elem. - Boone Park Elem. Alternative Education Center - NLRHS-West Campus Rose City Elem. Ridgeroad Middle School - Glenview Elem. Central Elem. - NLRHS-East Campus Baring Cross Amboy Elem. - Belwood Elem. - Redwood Elem. Indian Hills Elem. - Lakewood Middle School Lynch Drive Elem. - Rose City Middle School P.O. BOX 687, NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR 72115/0687 501/771-8000 EDUCATORS Cynthia Hampton Tom Hudson Attachment 13 NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT FIRST SEMESTER 1991-1992 MONITORING TEAMS NORTH LITTLE ROCK HIGH SCHOOL-WEST CAMPUS STUDENTS B Josh Clary W W Jenny Watson B PARENTS/ADDRESSES Kathryne Jordan-4604 E. Puckett 72117 B Bill Lowe-6605 Allwood 72118 W Connie Sisson-5613 Stella Dr. 72118 W Phyllis Stokes-5704 Sorenson,iC 72118 B NORTH LITTLE ROCK HIGH SCHOOL-EAST CAMPUS Anita Bell B Stacy Roberts B Clancy McDowell W J.T. 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Virginia Wortham-324 Belmont INDIAN HILLS ELEMENTARY 72116 w 72204 B 72116 w 72116 W 72116 B 72116 W 72115 B 72117 B 72117 B 7:\n:116 W 72116 W Lyn Fortner-7505 Geronimo 72116 W Charles Germany-1709 Okmulgee Ct.72116 B Laverne Price-N.Beech,#78,Bldg.7 72114 B James Rhoades-1909 Osage 72116 W LAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY Kenneth Griffin-2408 Fairway Alice Hammonds-1113 Bannock, LR Betty Jacobs-3104 Martineau Danita Mays-4505 Randolph LYNCH DRIVE ELE~IBNTARY Myrtle Borders-6505 Farmstead Dan Floyd-405 Healy Carolyn Hunter-724 Graham 7 2116 W 72202 B 72116 W 72116 B 1211 7 \\v 72117 W 72117 B Erma Jerrod Brenda Martin Deedra Bynum Liz Jorgenson Kim Grissom Shirley Kelly Janie Mcclinton Esther Watson Nancy Montgomery Arthur Robinson Doris Callahan nosie Coleman Ruth Chandler Jane Ploszay B w R w w B w B w B w B B w Attachment 13 Mary Jenkins-1116 Healy 72117 B MEADOW PARK ELEMENTARY Kathy Arman-412 Meadow Park 72117 w Joyce Brewer-319 Emily 72117 B Donald Hale-6505 Delhaven 72117 B Diane Lawrence-110 Marvin 72117 B Cindy Mathews-516 Pollock 72117 w Vickie Musgrove-4803 Lynch Dr. 72117 w NORTH HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY Sharon Dumas-4925 Longview 72118 B Raymond Jerrod-200 Wisteria Cr. 72118 B Charles Kumpe-5425 Chauvin Dr. 72118 w Jill Massa-490=7 Sycamore 72118 w Dorothy Taylor-609 Paula Dr. 72114 w Arthary Terry-1 Somerset 72116 B PARK HILL ELEMENTARY Nancy Martin-3420 Fiesta 72116 w Juuy McNeese-3407 Fiesta 72116 w Deborah Rhodes-408 W. 23rd 72114 B Arlene Stephenson-2736 John Ashley72114B PIKE VIEW ELEMENTARY Lilian Cooper-5804 Lamirado 72118 B Edna Keener-5800 Lamirado 72118 B Terri Nevins-5716 Locust 72116 w Pam Satterfield-5801 Locust 72116 w REDWOOD ELEMENTARY Sheila Arnold-2201 E. Washington Qui~zella Stacey-400 N.Palm,#101 Kim Dozier-#56 Hemlock Ct. Karen Kelley-3019 East 4th St. ROSE CITY ELEMENTARY Vickie Carroll-321 Cheryl Kathy Harris-709 Blossom Jo Evelyn Marshall-4617 Haywood Smith-3205 Gribble 72114 B 72114 B 72114 W 72114 W 72114 w 72117 w 72117 B Jonas 72114 D Rosemary Turner-3015 Arkansas Ave.72114B SEVENTH STREET ELEMENTARY Nathaniel Brown-8912 Landers Rd. 72117B Joe Jordan-814 Cedar 72114B Debra Rogers-16 Dove Creek Cr. 72116W I  Nat Askew B John Kellar W Jo Ellen McPherson W Jeanne Dimond Schula Holley w B Attachment 13 Debra Rogers-16 Dove Creek Cr. 72116W Helen Stegall-600 Silverwood Trail72116W BARING CROSS SCHOOL Michelle Poole-1617 Chandler 72114W Dorothy Williams-2616 Lansbrook Ln72117B ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTER Corey Nelson B Nick Taylor-#5 Spear Rd Chris Taylor W Verna Turner-246 Melrose Circle LeaAnn Upchurch-1301 W. 10th Shirley Wood-2501 Willshire 72117W 72114B 72114W 72118B NOV 1 9 1991 Ot:,ceo t Desegregiao n tAoniioring DISTRICTB I-RACIAL COMMITTEMEE ETINGS CHEDULE AND DISTRICTB I-RACIAL COMMITTEMEE MBERSHLIPI ST, INCLUDINGR ACEA NDA DDRESS SEE ATTACHME5N Ta nd 6 Attachment 5 and 6 COMMITTEEM EETINGS: 5:30 p.m. First Tu\u0026lt;\u0026gt;sday of c..?ch month September-June NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT DISTRICTWIDE BIRACIAL COMMITTEE Patrons: ZONE 1 Ms. Lori Pledger Ms. Belinda White ZONE 2 Ms. Artha Minton Mr. Dan Floyd ZONE Mr. Thomas Daskins Mrs. Michelle Poole ZONE Mr. Robert Johnson Rev. Arnette Dotson ZONE Mr. Charles Hunter Mr. Felix Thibault ZONE Mrs. Gayle Wing Race TERM EXPIRES W 94 B 94 B w D w w B B w w 94 92 94 92 93 93 92 92 Mrs. Sheryll Lipscomb B 93 94 ZONE 7 Rev. Rochester Rodgers D Mr. Pat Hunter w Teachers Opal Goldsby, Central D 94 94 93 Address 712 Annelle, 72117 1406 Pine, 72114 2611 E. 2nd, 72114 405 Healy, 72117 Telephone Uome-945-9617 Work-376-3629 Home-376-8144 Home-945-4312 Home-945-2912 Work-376-3629 402 W. 22nd, 72114 Work-374-6661 Home-753-4184 1619 Chandler, 72114 Home-376-4354 1912 Arrowhead, 72118 Work-224-6067 Home-758-7624 5908 Nicole Dr.,72118 Home 758-8967 1601 Osage, 72116 Work-370-2400 llome-834-2220 400 Latona Ln.,72118 Work-945-8612 Home-758-8317 2000 Black River 72116 Home-835-3616 5913 Elk River,72116 Work-374-3484 Home-835-0787 444 McCain Blvd,72116Work-758-9227 Home-758-1593 349 Goshen,72116 Work-753-1311 Home-753-8656 412 w. 21st, 72114 Work-374-6943 Ilomc-753-3261 Valencia Power, B 93 6408 Greenbank, 7 2118 Work-835-5622 Indian Hills Horne-758-5834 Susan Shaunfield w 92 1605 Wewoka, 72116 Work-771-8185 Amboy Horne-835-54 77 .Amanda Ware w 94 1 22 Whitewood, 72120 Work-835-5622 Indian Hills Horne-834-1216 Sue Bennett w 93 4512 Valley Drook work-771-8200 East Campus 72116 Horne-758-0328 Anita Cameron w 92 134 Sheridan, 72116 Work-771-8114 West Campus Horne-753-5466 Arlean Robertson B 93 803 w. 13th, 72114 Work-771-8200 East Campus Horne-375-2698 Ivory Young B 92 9509 Susanne Dr. Work-771-8200 East Campus 72209 Horne-562-8993 PATRONS: ZONE 1 Mr. Dan Floyd Ms. Belinda White ZONE2 Ms. Artha Minton Vacant ZONE3 Mr. Thomas Baskins Mrs. Michelle Poole ZONE4 Mr. Robert Johnson Rev. Arnette Dotson ZONE 5 Mr. Charles Hunter Mr. Felix Thibault ZONE6 RACE w B B B w B ll w Mrs. Gayle Wing W Mrs. Sheryll Lipscomb B ZONE 7 Rev. Rochester Rodgers B Mr. Pat Hunter AT LARGE Minority 1 Minority 2 TEACHERS Mrs. Opal Goldsby Mrs. Valencia Power w B B NORTHL ITTLER OCKS CHOODL ISTRICT DISTRICTWIDBEI RACIALC OMMITTEE TERME XPIRES 9/30/92 9/30/91 9/30/91 9/30/91 9/30/91 9/30/92 9/30/93 9/30/93 9/30/92 9/30/92 9/30/93 9/30/91 9/30/91 9/30/91 9/30/92 9/30/93 9/30/93 9/30/93 ADDRESS 405 Healy - 72117 1406 Pine - 72114 2611 E. 2nd - 72114 402 W. 22nd - 72114 1619 Chandler - 72114 1912 Arrowhead - 72118 5908 Nicole Dr. - 72118 1601 Osage - 72116 400 Latona Lane - 72118 2000 Black River - 72116 5913 Elk River - 72116 444 McCain Blvd. - 72116 349 Goshen - 72116 412 W. 21st - 72114 6408 Greenbank - 72118 TELEPHONE Home-945-2912 Work-376-3629 Home 376-8144 Home-945-4312 Work-374-6661 Home-753-4184 Home-376-4354 Work-224-6067 Home-758-7624 Home-758-8967 Work-370-2400 Home-834-2220 Work-945-8612 Home-758-8317 Home-835-3616 Work-374-3484 Home-835-0787 Work-758-9227 Home-758-1593 Work-7 53-1311 Home-853-8656 Work-374-6943 Home-753-3261 Work-835-5622 Home-758-5834 j AGE2 DISTRICTWIDBEIR ACIALC OMMITT(ETEE ACHER-S CONTINUED) rs. Susan Shaunfield w 9/30/92 1595 Wewoka-72116 Work-771-8185 Home-835-5477 rs. Amanda Ware w 9/30/91 122 Whitewood - 72120 Work-835-5622 Home-834-1216 rs. Sue Bennett w 9/30/93 4512 Valley Brook - 72116 Work-771-8200 Home-758-0328 s. Anita Cameron w 9/30/92 134 Sheridan - 72116 Work-771-8114 Home-753-5466 rs. Arlean Robertson B 9/30/93 803 W. 13th - 72114 Work-771-8200 Home-375-2698 r. Ivory Young B 9/30/92 9509 Susanne Dr. -72209 Work-771-8200 Home-562-8993 N (D)I ffiT. JBII LIITTILIE Iffi.@CmC\n:I P1IJIBILCIIC  CCJ B(I0 )(0)I L ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 2700 POPLAR STREET December 7, 1992 DEC 8 \\9'12 O!tice of Oescgr1::gatiMo.v1r ntcring MEMO TO: Ann S. Brown, Federal Monitor FROM: Mable W. Bynum, Assistant Superintendent-Desegregation Enclosed is a revised list of the North Little Rock School District Districtwide Biracial Committee. Please feel free to call if our office can be of further assistance. Happy Holidays! MWB:aw AN EQUAL OPPORT\"C'. ITY EMPLOYER P. 0. BOX 687, NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR 72115/0687 501/771 8000 NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT DISTRICTWIDE BIRACIAL COMMITTEE Patrons: ZONE 1 Ms. Lori Pledger Ms. Belinda White ZONE 2 Ms. Artha Minton Mr. Dan Floyd ZONE 3 Mr. Thomas Baskins Mrs. Michelle Poole ZONE 4 Mr. Robert Johnson Mrs. Caryn Duckery ZONE 5 Mr. Charles Ilunter Mr. Felix Thibault ZONE 6 Race TERM EXPIRES W 94 B 94 B w B w w B B w 94 95 94 95 93 95 95 Mrs. Gayle Wing W 93 Mrs. Sheryll Lipscomb B 94 ZONE 7 Rev. Rochester Rodgers B Mr. Pat Hunter w AT LARGE Mr. Antonio Franco H Minority 2 Mr. Michael Jeu 0 Teachers 94 94 95 95 Address 712 Annelle, 72117 1406 Pine, 72114 2611 E. 2nd, 72114 405 Healy, 72117 Telephone Home-945-9617 Work-376-3629 Home-376-8144 Home-945-43]2 Home-945-2912 Work-376-3629 402 W. 22nd, 72114 Work-374-6661 Home-753-4184 1619 Chandler, 72114 Home-376-4354 1912 Arrowhead, 72118 Work-224-6067 Home-758-7624 1700 Arrowhead Rd. Home-758-6875 Apt. A, 72118 1601 Osage, 72116 Work-370-2400 Home-834-2220 400 Latona Ln.,72118 Work-945-8612 Home-758-8317 2000 Black River Home-835-3616 72116 5913 Elk River,72116 Work-374-3484 Home-835-0787- 444 McCain Blvd,72116Work-758-9227 Home-758-1593 349 Goshen,72116 Work-753-1311 Home-753-8656 4919 Parker, 72118 Home-771-0405 #5 55th Terrace, 72118 Home-753-0590 Work-375-6759 Tammy Collier, w 95 2505 Ozark, 72116 Work-835-5622 Indian Hills Home-835-5510 Opal Goldsby, Central B 93 412 w. 21st, 72114 Work-374-6943 Home-753-3261 Valencia Walker, B 93 801 So. Rodney ParharnWork-835-5622 Indian Hills Rd. L.R. 72205 Home-228-0017 Amanda Ware w 94 122 Whitewood, 72120 Work-835-5622 Indian Hills Home-834-1216 Sue Bennett w 93 4512 Valley Brook Work-771-8200 East Campus 72116 Home-758-0328 Anita Cameron w 95 134 Sheridan, 72116 Work-771-8114 West Campus Home-753-5466 Arlean Robertson B 93 803 w. 13th, 72114 Work-771-8200 East Campus Home-375-2698 Ivory Young B 95 9509 Susanne Dr.  Work-771-8200 East Campus 72209 Home-562-8993 Vacancy NOV 9 t9n Patrons: ZONE 1 Ms. Lori Pledger Ms. Belinda White ZONE 2 Ms. Artha Minton Mr. Dan Floyd ZONE 3 Mr. Thomas Baskins Mrs. Michelle Poole ZONE 4 Mr. Robert Johnson Mrs. Caryn Duckery ZONE 5 Mr. Charles Hunter Mr. Felix Thibault ZONE 6 Mrs. Gayle Wing NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT DISTRICTWIDE BIRACIAL COMMITTEE Race TERM EXPIRES W 94 B 94 B w B w w B B w w 94 95 94 95 93 95 95 95 Address 712 Annelle, 72117 1406 Pine, 72114 2611 E. 2nd, 72114 405 Healy, 72117 Telephone Home-945-9617 Work-376-3629 Home-376-8144 Home-945-4312 Home-945-2912 Work-376-3629 402 W. 22nd, 72114 Work-374-6661 Home-753-4184 1619 Chandler, 72114 Home-376-4354 1912 Arrowhead, 72118 Work-224-6067 Home-758-7624 1700 Arrowhead Rd. Home-758-6875 Apt. A, 72118 1601 Osage, 72116 Work-370-2400 Home-834-2220 400 Latona Ln.,72118 Work-945-8612 Home-758-8317 2000 Black River 72116 Home-835-3616 Mrs. Sheryll Lipscomb B 93 94 5913 Elk River,72116 Work-374-3484 Home-835-0787 ZONE 7 Rev. Rochester Rodgers B Mr. Pat Hunter AT LARGE Mr. Antonio Franco Minority 2 Teachers Tammy Collier, Indian Hills w H w 94 94 95 95 - 444 McCain Blvd,72116Work-758-9227 Horne-758-1593 349 Goshen,72116 Work-753-1311 Home-753-8656 4919 Parker, 72118 Home-771-0405 2505 Ozark, 72116 Work-835-5622 Horne-835-5510 Opal Goldsby, Central B 93 412 w. 21st, 72114 Work-374-6943 Home-753-3261 Valencia Walker, B 93 801 So. Rodney ParhamWork-835-5622 Indian Hills Rd. L.R. 72205 Home-228-0017 Amanda Ware w 94 122 Whitewood, 72120 Work-835-5622 Indian Hills Home-834-1216 Sue Bennett w 93 4512 Valley Brook Work-771-8200 East Campus 72116 Home-758-0328 Anita Cameron w 95 134 Sheridan, 72116 Work-771-8114 West Campus Home-753-5466 Arlean Robertson B 93 803 w. 13th, 72114 Work-771-8200 East Campus Home-375-2698 Ivory Young B 95 9509 Susanne Dr. Work-771-8200 East Campus 72209 Home-562-8993 Vacancy Meeting dates of the Pulaski County Special School District's Biracial Planning and Steering Committee for 1991-92. September 19, 1991 Administrative Offices October 17, 1991 Administrative Offices November 14, 1991 Administrative Offices December 19, 1991 Administrative Offices January 16, 1991 Administrative Offices February 20, 1991 Administrative Offices March 19, 1991 Administrative Offices April 16, 1991 Administrative Offices May 21, 1991 Administrative Offices OCT 1 5 1993 NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT Officeo f Desocregantl Momlcilng DISTRICTWIDE BIRACIAL COMMITTEE Patrons: ZONE 1 Mrs. Pat Brewer Mrs. Jackie Gregg ZONE 2 Ms. Artha Minton Mr. Dan Floyd ZONE 3 Mr. Thomas Baskins Mrs. Nichelle Poole ZONE 4 Mr. Robert Johnson Mrs. Caryn Duckery ZONE 5 Mr. Charles Hunter Mr. Felix Thibault ZONE 6 Race B w B w B w w B B w Mrs. Gayle Wing W Mrs. Sheryll Lipscomb B ZONE 7 Rev. Rochester Rodgers B Mr. Pat Hunter w AT LARGE Mr. Antonio Franco H Mr. Michael Jeu 0 Teachers 'l'ERM EXPIRES 96 96 94 95 94 95 96 95 95 95 96 94 94 94 95 95 1993-94 Address 5207 S. Woodland 72117 108 Park Pl.,72117 2611 E. 2nd, 72114 405 Healy, 72117 4 0 2 W. 22nd , 7 21 J 4 1511 Gum, 72114 October, 1993 Telephone llome-945-9617 Work-682-1948 Home-945-0961 Home-945-4312 Home-945-2912 Work-376-3629 Work-374-6661 Home-753-4184 Home-376-4354 1912 Arrowhead, 72118 Work-224-6067 Home-758-7624 1700 Arrowhead Rd. Home-758-6875 Apt. A, 7 2118 1601 Osage, 72116 Work-370-2400 Home-8 34-22 20 400 Latona Ln.,72118 Work-945-8612 Home-758-8317 2000 Black River Home-835-3616 72116 5913 Elk River,72116 Work-374-3484 IIome-835-0787 444 McCain Blvd,72116Work-758-9227 Home-758-1593 349 Goshen,72116 Work-753-1311 Home-753-8656 4919 Parker, 72118 Horne-771-0405 1101 Winnebago 72116 Horne-771-4040 Tammy Collier, w 95 2505 Ozark, 72116 Work-835-5622 Indian Hills Home-835-5510 To be announced later B 96 Valencia Walker I3 96 801 So. RoclJwy P\u0026lt;1 rh,1m\\VL'rk-8J s-~ L, .::.:: Indian Hills Rd. L.R. 72205 Home-228-0017 l\\manda Ware w 94 122 Whitewood, 72120 Work-835-5622 Indian Hills Home-834-1216 To be announced later w 96 Anita Cameron w 95 134 Sheridan, 72116 Work-771-8114 West Campus Home-753-5466 Arlean Robertson B 96 803 w. 13th, 72114 Work-771-8200 East Campus Home-375-2698 To be announced later B 96 TO: FROM: DATE: RE: OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING 201 EAST MARKHAM, SUITE 510 HER IT AGE WEST BUILDING LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 Mable Bynum Horace Smith and Connie Hickman April 20, 1992 Request for Districtwide Biracial Committee information In order to better understand the functioning and effectively monitor the performance of the Districtwide Biracial Committee, we will require the following information. The request is organized according to the categories identified in the monitoring guide you received. We realize that this is a very busy time of year, and it is not our intention to burden you further. However, we would like for the following information to be submitted to our office by April 29, 1992. We will call you on April 22, 1992 to answer any questions you may have regarding this request. Thank you for your cooperation. Recruitment  Committee job descriptions  List of individuals involved in the member recruitment process  Written description of the recruitment process Connnittee Composition  Current membership roster with information on race, gender, geographic area, address, home and work phone numbers  Schedule of committee meetings * Biracial committee meeting agenda, minutes/ attendance record  Written yearly goals and objectives, policies and procedures  Organizational chart Orientation and Training  Copy of the orientation packet provided for new committee members  Agenda for orientation session * Schedule of orientation/ trainings including time, location, and number of members attending * Descriptions of training provided for the committee (goals/ objectives, agendas, handouts, presenters, evaluations) Monitoring Process  Monitoring instrument  Schedule of monitoring (review reports) Flowchart describing the process by which the committee receives, assimilates, and reports along with corrective action identified and taken by the district Reporting Process  Schedule of reporting periods * School Biracial Committee Reports and principals' responses * Semester Monitoring Reports Support and Recognition  List of resources provided to the committee  List of methods of appreciation and schedule of recognition events for committee members * Indicates information which should be submitted as generated. Office of Desegregation Monitoring United States District Court  Eastern District of Arkansas Ann S. Brown, Federal Monitor November 16, 1992 Robert Johnson, Biracial Committee Chair 1912 Arrowhead North Little Rock, AR 72118 Dear Robert: 201 East Markham, Suite 51 0 Heritage West Building Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501) 376-6200 Fax {501) 371-0100 I am happy to share the enclosed 1991-92 Monitoring Report on the Biracial Committees with you and your fellow Biracial Committee members. The Office of Desegregation Monitoring (ODM) filed this report with the District Court today and also furnished copies to the three Pulaski County school districts. My associates and I sincerely thank you and your committee colleagues for having helped make this report possible. Your cooperation in talking with us, sharing materials, and answering our questionnaire were all invaluable as we gathered the information we needed. We hope you'll find that our assessment of the Biracial Committees, and their relationship to the districts and the desegregation process, is both comprehensive and accurate. We also hope that it provides some useful insights and suggestions. Any comments you and your committee may have about this report will be most welcome, and I would be pleased to hear from you. Your job as biracial committee members is a very important part of meeting the enormous challenges facing our school districts. Thank you for all the ways you are working to improve the lives of our children. a:yyours, Ann S. Brown .. - Attachment I - 011 NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT North Little Rock, Arkansas Minutes of the Districtwide Biracial Meeting on March 19, 1991 The North Little Rock Biracial Committee met on March 19, 1991 at 5:30 p.m., in the Board Room of the Administration Building. The following committee members were in attendance: Dan Floyd, Artha Minton, Thomas Baskins, Michelle Poole, Robert Johnson, Arnette Dodson, Charles Hunter, Felix Thibault, Gayle Wing, Sheryll Lipscomb, Rev. Rochester Rodgers, Valencia Power, Sue Bennett, and Anita Cameron. The following school district administrators were introduced by Mable Bynum: Gene Jones, Dana Chadwick, Jim Dyer, Greg Daniels, and Esther Crawford. Danny Shameer from the Arkansas Democrat was also present. The meeting was called to order by the Chairperson, Charles Hunter. Sue Bennett was named recorder for the meeting. Copies of the agenda, the proposed Biracial Committee Bylaws, and the STORM Team Guidelines, were given to those present. Copies of the First Semester Monitoring 1990-91, and the Minutes of the District Desegregation Team Meeting on March 11, 1991 had been mailed to members earlier, but were available to anyone who did not have a copy. The new members, Michelle Poole from Zone 3 and Arnette Dodson from Zone 4, were introduced to the committee. The first item for discussion was a report on the STORM (Success Through Outstanding Role Models) program. Mr. Paul Scott, coordinator for the program, reported the program is a role model program for selected black male students in the third through the sixth grade teamed with high school role models. The program is similar to the Ambassadors of Life Program and will center on providing positive experiences. The program is to be implemented in the Spring of 1990-91. Ms. Cameron stated that there are presently seventeen black male high school students who have been trained and accepted to participate. Mrs. Bynum stated that the students have been chosen from three elementary schools (Argenta, Pine, and Rose City) with plans to expand in the future. There are thirteen more mentors waiting for orientation and training. The elementary counselors have reported the students are excited about receiving their mentors. The plan for the program is for each high school student to meet one-to-one with a mentor at least once a month. Mr. Hunter asked what they would do and when would they start meeting. At this point, Ms. Cameron introduced four STORM members: Everett Smith, Clifton Jackson, Marc Thompson, and Rodney Sisk. They responded with \"play basketball, picnics, studying, etc.\" The plans are to begin next week. Mr. Johnson asked the students what motivated their participation. The responses were: \"It makes me feel good, the encouragement of Ms. Cameron, remembering looking up to older students when in elementary, etc.\" Mr. Baskin remarked -that since he works with r Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Inc., the desire to help means a lot. Those present gave the young students a hand and asked how to express appreciation at the end of the year. Ms. Cameron said, \"food works\". Mr. Thibault asked if the program would be evaluated. Mrs. Bynum said, \"yes, at intervals.\" Mr. Hunter asked the students to remember \"what you do is important, keep giving back.\" The second item for discussion was the Even Start Program Grant. Mrs. Bynum asked Jim Dyer to explain to the committee the rationale of the grant. Mr. Dyer, as Chapter I Coordinator, explained that a meeting was to be held immediately following the Biracial Committee Meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to procure financial assistance to eligible local educational agencies for the federal share of the cost of providing family-centered education projects to help parents become full partners in the education of their children. The idea is to train non-reading parents with children age one to seven to reach their full potential by coordination with other agencies. The agencies are: Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA), Baptist Memorial Resource Center, Department of Human Services, Literacy Action of Central Arkansas, Laman Library, Family Advocacy Network, Adult Education Centers, Head Start, local churches, and civic organizations. Participants will reside in the attendance zones of the five areas being targeted: Dixie addition, Eastgate Terrace, Hemlock Courts, Shorter Gardens, and Silver City Courts. Mr. Dyer elaborated that in a needs assessment across the District, forty-four percent of the students in Chapter I schools are functioning below the 50th percentile on the Metropolitan Achievement Test (MAT6) in the area of Total Reading. Eighty percent of the kindergarten students given the Boehrn-R Test of Basic Concepts in the fall of 1990 scored below the 50th percentile. He said the application is due March 29, 1991 and that he had recently been in Baton Rouge receiving instructions for the grant. The total funding for Arkansas is $262,000 and we are asking for four year funding. Mr. Hunter then asked for a report concerning the corporal punishment committee. Mrs. Bynum stated the committee to develop long-term strategies is now meeting and is composed of four parents, four educators and four administrators. Members represent elementary and high school. They are charged with developing some plans for correcting student behavior and alternatives to corporal punishment. The committee will finalize its reports early enough to have new information included in 1991-92 student handbook. The committee then proceeded to discuss the committee bylaws. Mr. Hunter reminded the committee of the changes in Article II, Article V, Article VI, and Article VII. There was a brief discussion and Felix Thibault made a motion that the revised edition of the bylaws be adopted and Anita Cameron seconded. There was a unanimous acceptance by verbal \"ayes\". Article II (Terms of Membership) states that initial term of office shall be decided by lot to determine tenure. One-third will serve one year, one-third two years, and one-third three years. Once bylaws were adopted, Mrs. Bynum asked each member to draw a slip of paper (marked with the number one, two, or three). Mr. Thibault asked the chairman to draw for him since he had to leave. The committee agreed. The membership terms of each committee member was drawn as follows: ONE YEAR TERM TWO YEAR TERM Dan Floyd Michelle Poole Zone 2 Charles Hunter Belinda White Artha Minton Vacant Spot for Thomas Baskins Sheryll Lipscomb Rochester Rodgers Amanda Ware Pat Hunter Felix Thibault Susan Shaunfield Anita Cameron Ivory Young Minority #1 (See Bylaws) THREE YEAR TERM Robert Johnson Arnette Dodson Gayle Wing Opal Goldsby Valencia Power Sue Bennett Arlean Robertson Minority #2 (See Bylaws) There was a brief discussion regarding the terms. In case of a vacancy, the new member would have the same term as the person who left. The one year term ends in September, 1991. The final discussion of the committee was related to the school monitoring reports. Mr. Hunter asked if the members had gone over their reports. Ms. Cameron mentioned the need for black teachers was referred to several times in the reports. Mrs. Bynum said she believed the best answer would be to \"grow your own\". Mr. Chadwick stated that the legislature is now considering men in teaching as a minority and that a financial incentive would help recruitment. Ms. Cameron said a scholarship from the District would help those students considering teaching and would demonstrate commitment on the part of the North Little Rock School District. Mrs. Bynum stated that the District would look into the possibility of a teaching scholarship. She said she would like other discussion from the committee concerning this. Mr. Baskins noted that some reports, especially the North Little Rock High School-East Campus's, referred to purchases by teachers and asked that the District keep such personal expenditures at a minimum. Mrs. Bynum referred the committee to the packet of \"Responses from Principals\", and explained the importance of reading those whenever concerns were studied. She also mentioned that some teachers referred to \"ideal\" supplies instead of \"adequate\". Ms. Bennett also spoke about the impact of reorganization transfers and the time needed to put all things, including supplies, in place. Mr. Johnson asked if any new views or insights were produced by the visits. Mrs. Bynum said the visits were very useful and that they would be used more as continued visits are made. Issues, she said, will be raised to the principals and concerns would be brought to the front. Mr. Johnson asked if parents on the teams were helpful. Mrs. Bynum said yes and next time the team monitors would visit different schools, thereby proving a different view. Mr. Hunter suggested that the discussion of the last item be continued at the next meeting. Perhaps, at that time more time could be devoted to the Biracial Monitoring Team visits. The time for the next meeting was designated as being April 9, 1991 at 5:30 p.m., in the Board Room. Valencia Power will be the recorder at that meeting. As a parting comment, Mr. Hunter stated on this night there was a committee meeting to discuss the feasibility of a north of the river school district and south of the river school district. lie said he expected to hear more of this in the future. The meeting was adjourned. THIE NOJRTH LIT1I'LJER OCK PUIBLKCS CHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 2700 POPLAR STREET August 2, 1991 MEMO TO: Members of District Biracial Committee FROM: Mable W. Bynum, Asst. Superintendent for Desegregation SUBJECT: Postponement of August Meeting As you are aware, the Committee scheduled its next meeting for Tuesday, August 6. After consulting a majority of the committee members, Mr. Smith, Chairman Charles Hunter and I decided to postpone that meeting. Desegregation related activities have been limited and without much impact so far this summer. Consequently, a meeting at this time would be very short, therefore, we decided to provide written updated information with the understanding that a meeting will be called if necessary prior to the scheduled September third meeting. If you have questions about this update, need clarification or want to share information/ideas, please call me. YOUR INPUT IS ALWAYS WELCOMED! Desegregation Plan Hearings Upon review of an earlier ruling, Judge Webber-Wright absolved the District of any responsibility for incorporating aspects of the revised December, 1989 plan. However, the modified Settlement Agreement has not been approved. The three school districts and the Joshua Intervenors have appealed Judge Webber- Wright's decision and a September fourth appellate court hearing is scheduled. Summer School Summer programs have been successfully completed with exception of the six Pre-Kindergarten programs $Cheduled to end August 9, and a two week program for a limited number of incoming seventh grade students considered to be most at risk of failure. That program will begin Monday, August 5, at all middle school campuses. Alternative Learning Center Plans are being completed for the Alternative Education Center at Argenta School with an August 26 opening anticipated. A six member advisory committee will meet soon to review implementation P.O. BOX 687, NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR 72115/0687 501/771-8000 plans. Charles Hunter and Pat Hunter of the Biracial Committee have been a::\nk.ed to serve on that committee. Pine Building Use The District is presently accepting proposals from parties interested in leasing the building and operating an educational/community program on the site. Proposals are being accepted through August 14 with the School Board expected to make a leasing decision at the August 27 meeting. Operation Stay in School The School Board approved Mr. Smith's request to enter into an agreement with the North Little Rock Police Department to participate in \"Operation Stay In School.\" This program is designed to curb truancy in the.District. Stu~er.ts observed off school property during school hours will be requested to provide verifiable proof of an excused absence. If a student is unable to provide such proof, he/she will be detained at the Alternative Education Center un ti 1 returned to school or home. 'rhis program was developed during the 1989 legislative session. Drug Policy Being Prepared The School Board also approved Mr. Smith's request to pursue the development cf a policy mandating drug testing for all per~onnel assigned to drive vehicles owned or leased by the District. Copies of policies from other school districts and companies have been reviewed by personnel and the Board will be requested to take action on a pre-tmployment drug screening policy at a special meeting called for August 6. Staffing Most vacancies have been filled. As we approach the school we are anticipating more vacancies to occur. very few black applicants for certified positions. contracted a few, but our numbers are certainly not you know of possible candidates, I encourage you to the Personnel Office as soon as possible. opening of We have seen We huve exciting. If refer them to NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT North Little Rock, Arkansas Minutes of the Districtwide Biracial Meeting on 9/3/91 The North Little Rock Biracial Committee met on September 3, 1991, nt 5:30 p.m., in the Board Room of the Administration Building. The following committee members were in attendance: Mr. Charles Hunter - Chairperson, Mr. Dan Floyd, Mr. Thomas Baskins, Mrs. Michelle Poole, Mr. Robert Johnson, Mrs. Gayle Wing, Mrs. Opal Goldsby, Mrs. Valencia Power, Miss Anita Cameron, Mrs. Susan Shaunfield, and Mrs. Sue Bennett. Administrative staff attending: Mr. James Smith, Mrs. Mable Bynum, Mr. Bobby Acklin, Mr. Gene Jones, Mr. Jim Morris, Mr. Dana Chadwick, and Mr. Greg Daniels. Anita Cameron was appointed recorder for the meeti11g. The conwittee heard updates from the following divisions: Instruction - Mr. Jones updated the computer lab status -- there are now 28 station labs in each elementary school. Wiring at all facilities should be completed by the end of the month. He added that Belwood and Crestwood are implementing an experimental program that links classroom instruction with computer-assisted instruction. (Computers are placed in the classrooms rather than in a separate lab.) On early childhood projects, he stated that the District had been awarded a $106,000 grant from \"A Better Chance.\" The HIPPY program will be expanded to include Doone Park and Central. A pre-school center for thirty-sjx 3-4 year olds is being implemented at Central. Priority placement will be given to (1) children of high school students, (2) children who cannot be serviced by HIPPY, artd (3) handicapped children. A $152,000 \"Even Start\" grant has been received to provide adult education programs, part-time nursin9 care/immunizatio11, and additional para-professionals to work with housing project residf~nts. The Alternative School, housed in the old Argenta building, is providing services in a number of areas - (1) Student Assignment Classes (SAC) from both high school campuses, (2) Special Education classes, (3) Behavioral classes, (4) instruction for poorly to non-functional secondary students. The Child Study Center will work with the Alternative School popula t.ion, prov idiug therapeutic counseling. Plans are bein9 explored to work with Shorter College to provide college credit classes for Alternative School students. Mr. Jones further stated that over one thousand students wPre served through a variety of summer programs. Mr. Baskins asked how the administration felt with some of the charges made in the Joshua report. He wondered if there was any validity to the statement involving the sensitivity of the Principal at the West Campus regdrding suspensions. Mr. Acklin responded to the question by assuring Mr. Baskins that he had personally reviewed the suspensions and that we should see the actions happening and look at preventive measures. Ile also felt the monitoring team would find thE:re was nothir.g racial in the discipline referrals. The committee discussed other items mentioned by the Joshua Committee. One detail mentioned was the lack of knowledge about a multicultural curriculum. Mrs. Bynum explained there was a difference in phrasing. She said we used the term \"multicultural infusement.\" Mrs. Bynum said she would check with Mr. Jones ior the next meeting for a report on the infusion of this information. Mrs. Valencia Power mentioned it would seem difficult to do a thorough job in the two hours the team visited. Mr. Ilunter then asked if we should let them know what we are doiny. Mr. Smith said we will respond to the School Board, to this committee, and everywhere we have an opportunity. Mr. Smith said he believed that is what they expect. Mr. Morris said monitoring is a new process to all of us and we feel a need to respond to all questions. We are learniny together. 'l'he committee then moved to the ncY.t item on the agenda. Bynum told the committee that we need a member from Zone was a discussion of the location of the zone. She asked recommendations from the committee. Mrs. 1. There for Mr. Hunter asked if anyone would consider being a reccrder for the next year instead of rotating among educators. He said it is difficult to find a volunteer each month. Mrs. Bennett said she would serve as recorder if Mr. Hunter would consider another term as chairperson. Mrs. Bynum, serving as moderator, then asked the committee to consider making nomination::\nfor a new committee chairperson. Mr. Baski11s nominated Mr. Uunter. The nomination was closed. All members voled for Mr. Hunter to continue as chsirperson. Mr. Hunter resumed control of the meeting. Mr. Baskins then nominated Mrs. Gayle Wing for Vice-Chairperson. The nomination was closed. All members voted wjth a show cf hands for Gayle Wing as Vice-Chairperson. The committee agreed to meet on October 1, at 5:30 p.m., at the Alternative School facility (previously known as Argenta Elementary School). Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. aw 'fHE NOJR'fH LIITilLE !ROCK Plffi~~1C SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 2700 POPLAR 3TREET NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT North Little Rock, Arkansas Minutes of the District Desegregation Team Meeting on 9/25/91 The North Little Rock School District Desegregation team met on September 25, 1991, at 2:00 p.m., in the Conference Room of the Administration Building. The following members attended the meeting: Mrs. Mable Bynum, Mr. James Smith, Mr. Bobby Acklin, Mr. Donald Watkins, Mr. Gene Jones, Ms. Scharmel Bolling, and Mr. Greg Daniels. Mrs. Bynum opened the meeting by stating that she had invited Mrs. Ann Brown and her staff from the Office of Desegregation Monitoring. Mrs. Bynum introduced Mrs. Brown, and she in turn asked her staff to introduce themselves and explain their areas of responsibilities. Mr. Horace Smith introduced himself. He had previously worked with the Equity Assistance Center with the State Department of Education. He explained that his areas of responsibility with the Desegregation Monitoring Office would be as follows: Secondary Education, Staffing, Staff Development, Student Activities and Achievement. These areas entail the following: staff development, multicultural curriculum and infusion, secondary curriculum, instructional practices - secondary, library and media services, athletics and extracurricular activities, staff recruitment, hiring and distribution, student progress, achievement disparity, racial isolation/grouping of students, computer assisted instruction, new course offerings, bi-racial committees and incentive schools. Miss Connie Hickman was next to introduce herself. Miss Hickman had just recently passed the bar exam. She explained her areas of responsibility as follows: Community Involvement, Legal Information, District Policies. These areas entail the following: special programs (e.g. Asset), student recruitment, school volunteer programs, school/community partnership programs, New Futures, public relations, parent education, PTA/parent involvement programs, community resources, legal obligations and issues, policies and procedures, due process for staff and students and incentive schools. Mrs. Margie Powell introduced herself. Mrs. Powell described her duties as follows: Special Programs and Student Support Services. These areas entail the following: discipline, expulsions, and suspensions, dropout prevention/statistics, dropout prevention/ P.O. BOX 687, NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR 72115/0687 501/771-8000 ,, statistics, attendance, safety and security, extended day and year programs, compensatory/remedial programs, guidance and counseling, special education, gifted education, alternative programs, evaluation/testing/test scores, federal programs, vocational education and incentive schools. Mrs. Melissa Guldin introduced hersel~ and described her duties as follows: Early Childhood, Elemelltary Education, Student Assignments, School Categories. These areas entail the following: HIPPY and city-wide ECE programs, early childhood and four year old programs, daycare programs, elementary curriculum, instructional practices - elementary, magnet interdistrict, and area schools, incentive schools, facilities 2nd capacities, new school construction and expar,sion, desegregaticn t:ransfers, m-to-m transfers, student assignment processes, school racial bal\u0026amp;nce and transportation services. Mr. Bob Morgan introduced himself as a part time employee with the office. He described his responsibilities as: Finance and Computers, which include settlement monies, financial accountability, computer tracking of students and academic progress and data processing. Mrs. Brown complimented her team and stressed that her staff were given responsibility of the duties as assigned. She stated that each of her staff were available to be called upon at any time for assistance to the three districts. She said that the monitoring of her office would not be a process of trying to catch a district ir. failure to be in compliance with the Court Order, but to work with the districts to make sure that the provisions were being implerr,ented and timelines were being met. She said that Judge Webber-Wright placed emphasis on the implementation of early childhood programs, middle school programs, racial balance and incentive programs. Mrs. Brown further stated that in the monitoring of our schcols, they did not want the school personnel to feel uncomfortable in anyway. She said that she and her staff would be visiting with the principals in the schools, and that her office would report back to us after each monitoring visit and observatic.,n. Mrs. Bynum asked Mrs. Brown if we would be made aware of their schedule in visiting the schools. Mrs. Brown assured us that we would have a schedule. She also said she and her staff wanted to correlate their monitoring with the ether groups that would also be monitoring. She said that emphasis would be placed on ider.tifying priority areas. She stated that they have determir\ned three areas that they will be requesting information on from us, and a blanket request for information needed. She stressed that although they were appointed to serve the court, they want to work as partners with the districts to assure that the very best education was available for all students. Mrs. Brown stressed that the monitoring visits from her office would be on an informal basis. They would be auditing the provisions of the plan from a legal aspect. Mr. Smith expressed his confidence in the capabilities of our District's administrators and assured Mrs. Brown that our group would cooperate and work with her staff in anyway requested. Miss Hickman asked by what means we had come up with the present monitoring forms we were using. Mrs. Bynum responded that all three of the Distiicts had worked together in trying to produce a workable set of forms and that some revisions would be made from last year's forms. Mrs. Brown stressed the need to get away from so much data and point out what was working best. Nr. Jones questioned to what extent would the Early Childhood Education programs be monitored. Mrs. Brown responded that it was reasonable to agree that early childhood program would greatly impact on disparity in education, and these programs would be one of the priorities. Mr. Morgan said that one of their main goals would be to see a reduction in disparities. Mr. Jones inquired as to whether the Office of Desegregation Monitoring would be concentrating only on the provisions of the court approved plan or including programs, activities beyond the plan. Mrs. Brown responded that in her opinion there would be some portions of one District's program ~lans which would be beneficial for other districts, and that she did not see things in isolation. Miss Hickrnann explained that the staff was currently reviewing all plans to establish base-line requirements in order to better determine what to specifically monitor. Mrs. Bynum stated that the North Little Rock School District officials would have concrns over parameters used after the baseline was established since the plan provisions were already court approved. Mrs. Bynum reminded the Office of Desegregation Monitoring staff of their scheduled visit with other district administrutors on Monday, September 30, 1991. Meeting was adjourned at 3:00 p.m. NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT North Little Rock, Arkansas Minutes of the Districtwide Biracial Meeting on October 1, 1991 The North Little Rock Districtwide Biracial Committee met October 1, 1991, at 5:30 p.m. at the Alternative School (formerly Argenta Elementary). Roll call was taken, and the following members were present: Thomas Baskins, Sue Bennett, Anita Cameron, Dan Floyd, Charles Hunter, Pat Hunter, Robert Johnson, Sheryll Lipscomb, Artha Minton, Michelle Poole, Valencia Power, Arlean Robertson, Rochester Rodgers, Felix Thibault, Belinda White, Gayle Wing, and Ivory Young. Charles Hunter called the meeting to order and then introduced our special guest, Dr. Steve Phaup. He introduced the administrators and Democrat reporter, Danny Shameer. Dr. Phaup stated that the ninth grade drop out rate in North Little Rock is as high as 33 percent by the time that class graduates. It is hoped that the Alternative School will reduce the drop-out rate and offer the students that come an opportunity to be successful. It is further stated that students who are expelled, suspended, and/or put on homebound can now benefit from the curriculum of the Alternative School. Presently, there are 42 students enrolled. The Alternative School is an option for students who otherwise cannot adjust to a regular school environment. Nancy Moore explained the alternative program and stressed that she hoped the student's needs will be met as individuals. The school has 19 people on its staff, seven of whom are male. The center's programs include: 1. Two elementary-level alternative classrooms for academically capable students who cannot succeed in a regular classroom environment. 2. Two special education classrooms, one for elementarylevel children and the other for secondary-level children. 3. The Child Study Center, where psychologists work with students. The psychologists are based at the center, but also go to the city's other schools. In addition, the center will have a drug counselor who works in other schools. 4. North Little Rock High School's student assignment class, a three or four day in-school suspension program. 5. A drop-off point for truants found by the North Little Rock Police Department. 6. An Alternative School on the first floor for seventh through twelfth grade. 7. Saturday School, a four-hour suspension program for non-violent students who break school rules during the week. During the tour, Mrs. Moore stated that\n\"The Alternative School is not for bad children, but for round pegs that don't fit into square holes.\" After the tour, the committee went to the cafeteria for refreshments and a discussion of the tour. Mr. Baskins commented that Mrs. Moore shows a positive attitude that this should help the school succeed. He commended her for that attitude. Mrs. Robertson stated she thought a positive attitude would keep more order in our schools. Dr. Phaup added the program was modeled after a program in Jonesboro, but has been expanded and adapted to our needs. He said that program seemed to be off to a good start. Mr. Smith discussed the fact that too many of our students were ending up on the streets. He said our goal here in North Little Rock is to have a place for every student. Mrs. Moore added, she hoped the Alternative School would be a haven for students having pain. Miss Cameron questioned if there would be a place for the large n~mber of pregnant girls that are in schools today. Dr. Phaup responded that we will be as flexible as we need to be to meet the needs of that particular group. After the discussion of the Alternative School, Mr. Hunter brought up the vacant slot for a Zone 1 patron. He said there are slots for other minorities. He asked for help from the committee to find likely candidates. Mrs. Bynum thanked the committee and patrons for giving of their time and efforts. She also discussed the National Committee for School Desegregation Conference to be held October 31 and November 1, at the Little Rock Hilton. She encouraged all members of the committee to attend. Mrs. Bynum also stated that the district would be able to pay the fees for a group of North Little Rock School District Representatives. The next meeting was set for November 5, at 5:30 p.rn. The meeting was then adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Sue Bennett Recorder aw NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT North Little Rock, Arkansas Minutes of the Districtwide Biracial Meeting on December 3, 1991 The North Little Rock Districtwide Biracial Committee met December 3, 1991, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the Administrative Building. Roll call was taken, and the following members were present: Sue Bennett, Charles Hunter, Pat Hunter, Robert Johnson, Opal Goldsby, Lori Pledger, Valencia Power, Felix Thibault, Gayle Wing, and Ivory Young. Mable Bynum, Jim Morris, Bobby Acklin, Dana Chadwick, Esther Crawford and James Smith were present from the administrative office. Charles Hunter called the meeting to order and asked for Mrs. Bynum to give an update. Mrs. Bynum stated that monitoring began with three schools today. She said some of our committee members are involved in that process, (e.g., Mr. Baskins is a member of a team, and he will share his experiences at the next meeting). She also mentioned Dan Floyd is on the Lynch Drive team and Michele Poole with Baring Cross. School monitoring will go through December 17th. A discussion centered around the role of the Equity Committee and its changing role in assessing strengths and areas of concern. The committee can be used to give feedback to the principal and to function as a sounding board. Some improvements in this year's monitoring include involving the principals more actively. Mrs. Bynum said, \"We learn as we go.\" Mrs. Bynum also apprised the committee of the Joshua Group's report. She said the group informed the administrative office they had written their primary reports. When they are received, the results will come to this committee. There was some discussion of the lack of interviews with the team after their visit. Mr. Hunter asked if the Joshua Group plans to do this very often. Mr. Thibault was concerned that the visits may be disruptive and asked if the Joshua Group notified the school before a visit. Mr. Smith told us the schools are informed. Mr. Smith gave an update on the court actions. He stated the unofficial word is that we will be back in court on December 16.\" Mr. Thibault expressed frustration that lots of money, which could be used for educating students, is going to attorneys. He asked if there was any hope of getting the school district out of court. Pat Hunter suggested some school systems were able to get out of the courts and perhaps we could find out how they achieved this end. Mr. Smith replied that the ability to get out of court depends on the court. The Eight Circuit Court does not see fit to release us. As a result, we will seek help from this committee on where to make cuts in our budget. Mr. Smith said we will need feedback from this committee. He also stated, \"We will continue to do the things we told the court we would do\nhowever, the players as well as the expectations of the court continue to change\nit is like a moving target.\" Mrs. Wing asked for an update on the STORM team. She mentioned that STORM started as a program for young black males to help other young black males and she wondered if it had been expanded to include white girls. Mrs. Bynum said there are thirty-two high school students assigned and they are going out to the elementary schools this week. She said STORM started in three schools and has grown to seven. She also mentioned the program has grown to capacity without hiring a full-time coordinator and there are no funds for additional staff. Mr. Johnson stated, \"There is potential to make a real difference here.\" He asked if there are grants or funding available from other sources. Mrs. Goldsby asked if a mini-grant might be useful. Mr. Johnson wondered if there were graduate students wanting to work on a project with the schools. Mrs. Bennett asked how the Community Service Committee (a committee studying the feasibility of requiring some community service before graduation from high school) was proceeding. She said if the program is adopted\nperhaps, the STORM team and similar projects could be considered community service. Mr. Chadwick stated the next meeting is in January, and at that time the Community Service Committee is going to discuss developing a pilot program involving community service. The plan is to utilize students from the East Campus. Mr. Johnson thinks community service is a great idea. He watched a young girl develop sensitivity and maturity after working with the United Cerebral Palsy last summer. The final discussion involved the Resource Police Officers on campus. Mr. Smith told us he had heard only positive comments. Mr. Hunter asked if it would be possible for us to invite Officer White (resource officer from the East Campus) to our next meeting. Mr. Smith said they usually come to extracurricular activities such as ball games and they probably wouldn't mind coming to our meeting. Now the city is working on a grant for an officer in the elementary schools. After deciding there were no further concerns, the committee decided to meet in the Board Room on January 7, 1992, at 5:30 p.m. for the next meeting. In the event of snow, the meeting will be cancelled. Respectfully submitted, ~~~ Sue Bennett Recorder NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT North Little Rock, Arkansas Minutes of the Districtwide Biracial Meeting on November 5, 1991 The North Little Rock Biracial Committee met on November 5, 1991, at 5:30 p.m. in the media center of Central Elementary School. The following committee members were in attendance: Arlean Robertson, Ivory Young, Opal Goldsby, Arnette Dotson, Lori Pledger, Susan Shaunfield, Gayle Wine, Thomas Baskins, Michele Poole, Valencia Power, Dan Floyd, Felix Thibault and Robert Johnson. The administrative staff members present were James Smith, Jim Morris, Dana Chadwick and Mable Bynum. Anita Cameron was ill and unable to attend. Jake Sandlin from the DemocratGazette represented the media. Mr. Hunter had sent word he would be late, so Gayle Wing opened the meeting. Mrs. Wing asked for an update on the District news. Mrs. Bynum stated she had talked with Mable Mitchell about our search for a patron from zone one. She said she was pleased to have a new member who had consented to represent that zone, and she introduced the new member, Lori Pledger. Then the committee introduced themselves to Lori. Mrs. Bynum gave the committee some background on the establishment of Central as an elementary school. She informed them it was created from the merger of Argenta and Pine Elementary Schools. She also introduced the Principal of Central Elementary, Kaye Lowe. Mr. Smith, The Superintendent of the North Little Rock School District, thanked the committee for their input and help on planning the joining of the two schools. Mrs. Goldsby commented that she thought the plan had been successful, and as a teacher on the site, she said she was enjoying the school. She also commented that there were fewer discipline problems. Mr. Smith stated he believed part of the reason for the improvement of discipline was the workshops given called \"Discipline with Dignity.\" The premise it is based on (Respect, Responsibility, and Love) seems to work. The next item on the agenda was a tour of the building. The tour, led by the principal, proceeded through several classrooms and the gym with a stop in the room for three/four year old students. Mrs. Lowe explained the program which serves children whose parents are now attending our high school and other high risk children. Next, the group moved to the computer lab. Letitia Martin, Instructional Computer Coordinator, and Cedric Black, Instructional Aide, were introduced to the entourage. Mrs. Martin explained that every day each student has time on the computer that is programmed for different levels so that all students may work on their own grade levels. Each committee member was given time to experiment and see a demonstration of the programs previously explained. After each person had some time with the program, Mrs. Martin answered questions from the group. The committee returned to the media center for comments and a discussion of the next meeting place and agenda. The comments were favorable and positive for extending the computer program. Mrs. Bynum reported that school-based desegregation teams had been names and would be trained soon. She also mentioned the Joshua Interveners site visits with resulting report would be completed soon, and the committee will be informed of the results when they arrive. Mr. Smith suggested we look at Ridgeroad Middle those who have not seen the recent renovations. check the calendar for meeting at Ridgeroad and there are no conflicts, the committee will meet Middle School on December 3, 1991, at 5:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sue Bennett, Recorder aw School next for Mrs. Bynum will let us know. If at Ridgeroad NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT North Little Rock, Arkansas Minutes of the Districtwide Biracial Meeting The North Little Rock Biracial Committee met on January 7, 1992, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the Administrative Office. The following committee members were in attendance: Thomas Baskins, Sue Bennett, Anita Cameron, Dan Floyd, Charles Hunter, Pat Hunter, Robert Johnson, Sheryll Lipscomb, Michelle Poole, Valencia Power, Susan Shaunfield, Felix Thibault, and Ivory Young. The administrative staff present were Mable Bynum, Dana Chadwick, Esther Crawford, Jim Morris, and James Smith. Jake Sandlin from the Democrat-Gazette represented the media. Garry Canady and Frank White were in attendance as guest speakers. Mr. Hunter opened the meeting with the introduction of Officers Canady and White. He explained that Garry and Frank are North Little Rock patrol officers assigned to the two North Little Rock High School campuses. Officer Canady works at the West Campus and Officer White works at the East Campus. (In August 1991, following City Council approval, the North Little Rock School District became the first in Arkansas to implement the Police Officers Resource Program being used nationally.) Mr. Hunter asked about their job and how it is going. Frank White said, \"Things are going well\". He said he began the year not wearing a uniform to ease into a teaching and public relation role. He said, \"I zeroed in on developing a rapport with the students and I am now beginning to see the results.\" Teachers were notified of different areas available for presentations. There have been 87 total presentations since the beginning of school. In addition, there have been 45 counseling sessions. Officer Canady explained that his approach is somewhat different. He has been working with students missing school and said there has been a drop in the number of students not attending. Garry said one of the services he provides is in helping the special education students get ready for their drivers' tests. He helps them study, takes them to take the test, and gives them the test. Twenty-five of twenty-nine have passed the test. Robert Johnson asked the officers if the students are confiding in them. Garry said yes, they do come by and talk. Garry said he has worked with the SADD group to procure a vehicle. The vehicle was placed on display for posters, etc. Charles Hunter asked the officers if there is a way to help them. Frank White said, \"There is a meeting of ssociation of Resource Officers. It could be new ideas to expand the program. The pport for the officers' attendance would be quested information concerning the students' recent fight at the East Campus. Officer White nts were supportive and concerned, and some Nanted a description of the fight. There was ~he crime rate in North Little Rock and in the discubsion reflected optimism that fighting in down. Officer Canady felt that the Resource ., and the curfew might be having an effect. 2xpressed their approval of the officers' work ~pplause. Mr. Hunter asked if there were other . Bynum mentioned the next court date is he also said, \"There will be a staff -gram concerning prejudice reduction _ixty people will be trained and then these in all secondary staff members.\" Mr. Floyd lt it is not good to be part of a monitoring Jwn school. He felt someone personally - be objective. Mrs. Bynum agreed but stated a staff member might be aware of a problem be addressed otherwise. Ms. Cameron suggested ~ea feedback for the Officer Resource Program J directly to the students. Mr. James Smith ,meron also asked for an update of the 1001 at the next meeting. Mr. Hunter closed by ~ meet again at 5:30 in the Board Room J2. However, if there is not an agenda, the ill be in March. 0 NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT North Little Rock, Arkansas Minutes of the Districtwide Biracial Mee~ing on July 7, 1992 The North Little Rock Districtwide Biracial Committee m~t on July 7, 1992, at 5:30 p.m., in the Board Room of the Central Office. The following corumictee members were present: Robert Johnson, Anita Cdltleron, Amanda wart, Pat Hunttr, Lori Pledger, Charles Hunter, Susan Shaunfield, Michelle Poole, Felix Thibault and Ivury Young. Jim Morris, Esther Crawford, Mable Bynum, and Dana Chadwick were also pLesent from the Central Office Staff. Charles Hunter opened the meeting with a discussion of the spring monitoring report. He asked for comments and questions regarding the report. A synopsis by Mable Bynum revealed that all schvols were in compliance with the student assignment plan and that the concerns from monitoring committees generally dealt with the ~ame weaknesses found during previous monitoring periods. She also stated that specific concerns from each building were directed to the proptr departments. Mr. Johnson comrnetted that discipline reports show the numbe of \"weapon related infrdctions\" and \"gang related activities\" were down. Possibilities for this were discussed including the Saturday Schoel alternative and the presence and effecciveness of the police officers in the High Schools. Felix Thibault questioued the frequency of monitoring schools twice each year. Mrs. Bynum related thac there is improvement in many cases from one monitoring periud tu the next and tha~ is important to note. Mr. Hunter concluded that even though the process is slow, it is reas~uLing tu know that we (the district) are duing something about it. Mrs. Bynum updated progress in the court hearings relating that the \"Incentive Schools\" were undergving municvriug reports at this time dnd as more informatiun was known, it would be reported. Dana Chadwick reported thac the new Mdth/Science Specialty High School has uot revealed entrance requirements as this is a planning year for the school. Mrs. Bynum gave each member copies of the North Little Rock Desegregation Plan and the Inttrdistrict Pldn which has been accepted as presented to the courts. Members were asked to read the plan~ for familiarity and they will be explained in detail at an early fall Biracial meeting. The last order of busintss on the agenda conce..cned filling the vacancies that will open from thuse members who served a two year term. Cha..clel::\u0026gt; Huntt:!r encouraged members to consider extending their ttrms and continue to serve on the Biracial Committee. Mrs. Bynum will cvntact these members to find out their intentious. She will also pc,11 committee members who hdve nut dttended meeting~ un a regular basis. Additionally, there are two slc,ts that could be filled by other minuritits. The Hispanic/American populatiun is incr~asing in our Di~trict every year, particularly in the elementary grades. District personl!tl and Biracial Committee members will try tu identify possible committee members from other minority groups. Members present voted to meet again September 1, 1992. SS:aw North Little Rock, Arkansas Minutes of the Districtwide Biracial Meeting on September 1, 1992 The North Little Rock Districtwide Biracial Committee met on September 1, 1992, at 5:30 p.m., in the Board Room of the Administration Building. The following committee members were present: Charles Hunter, Dan Floyd, Robert Johnson, Sheryl Lipscomb, Anita Cameron, Ivory Young, Artha Minton, Thomas Baskins, Pat Hunter, Arlean Robertson and Michelle Poole. The following administrative staff were pr~sent: James Smith, Mable Bynum, Dana Chadwick, Bobby Acklin, Jim Morris, Gene Jones, Esther Crawford and Greg Daniels. Chairman Charles Hunter called the meeting to order and opened discussion of the quarterly Status Report mailed to members for study prior to the meeting. Mr. Baskins questioned the need for such a lengthy report and Mrs. Bynum replied that it was court ordered. Mrs. Bynum also informed the committee that our request, from a previous meeting, for yearly monitoring reports rather than semester monitoring reports will be referred to the Desegregation Monitor's office and that she will wait for a response. Copies of the North Little Rock School District and Interdistrict Desegregation Plans were distributed to members not in attendance at the July meeting. Robert Johnson asked Gene Jones if a follow-up plan for students served by HIPPY and other pre-school programs had been devised. Mr. Jones responded that a coding system for permanent record information was being studied but had not been implemented. Mr. Johnson suggested that some system for checking the influence of these programs on student behavior should also be considered. He also suggested that the follow up could be used to channel funding into the programs proven most effective. Chairman Hunter requested that Mr. Jones provide the committee with an update on programs. Mr. Jones noted an expansion in the 3-4 year program and stated that 375 children were being serviced through HIPPY, Even Start and Arkansas Better Chance programs. Mr. Jones said that many students being serviced through the PALS Lab at the West Campus were testing above the highest level. He added that Prejudice Reduction Training sessions had been held for all transportation and food service workers and had been met with positive results. The Alternative School program has been expanded to include a class for special education students previously served through homebound services and a class for K-1 students with severe behavioral problems. He added that initial district enrollment figures reflect an increase of 100 students from 1991-92, even though kindergarten enrollment dropped by four students from the previous year. Mr. Hunter asked if the Cooperative Discipline program model had been presented to the staff? Mr. Jones responded that materials had been purchased and presented to building administrators during a two-day training session. These trained administrators then presented the information to their staffs during building level pre-school sessions. Mrs. Bynum asked Mr. Jones to explain the addition of a social worker to the support staff. He stated that Bobbie Riggins had been assigned to deal with pregnant girls and student mothers. Her duties include assisting the students in obtaining services provided by the Department of Human Services and assisting those who had dropped out in returning to school. Anita Cameron had positive comments about the initial phase of the program at the West Campus. Mr. Baskins asked Mr. Smith if the teacher dispute was likely to be settled soon and Mrs. Bynum asked to delay response on the issue until later in the meeting. Mrs. Bynum reported that District student handbooks had been received and revised by the Discipline Committee. She provided committee members with copies of each organizational level handbook. Mr. Acklin stated that he and Mr. Haynie, Transportation Director, were still \"working the bugs out\" of the student transportation assignments. Jim Morris was asked to address personnel concerns. He stated that there were no vacancies and that all but two of the employees affected by the RIF Policy had been reinstated or had been employed elsewhere. On the minority hiring problem, Mr. Morris stated that there were two new minority elementary teachers hired. Mrs. Bynum added that a gifted/talented teacher position and choral music teacher position had been filled by minorities. In reference to Mr. Baskins question concerning the teacher dispute, Mr. Smith reported that today had been the deadline for submitting stipulations and that negotiations were continuing in other areas. Mr. Baskins asked if a strike was likely. Mr. Smith said he hoped not but couldn't say. Mr. Smith then handed out a list of suggested expenditures (see attached) if the refinancing of bonds is approved at the September 15 election. Anita Cameron asked about publicity efforts on this issue. Mr. Smith responded that he had discussed it with various PTA groups and had provided information to the North Little Rock Times. Mrs. Bynum noted that some of the recommended expenditures were a direct result cf monitoring reports. Mr. Smith noted that transportation problems discussed earlier were a direct result of busses that needed to be replaced and noted that one of the suggested expenditures was for new busses. Mr. Johnson asked if the district had explored the possibility of natural gas/propane busses. Mr. Floyd stated that, due to increased costs for these fuels, a real savings would not be realized. Mr. Hunter advised the committee that committee member, Robert Johnson, was seeking a school board position in the September 15 election and wished him good luck. Mr. Hunter announced that the next meeting would be held on the first Tuesday in October at 5:30 p.m. The meeting adjourned. AC:aw I RECEiVED NOV 9 19'2 omce of Dasegreg~\\iMJno nitor~,g NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT North Little Rock, Arkansas Minutes of the Districtwide Biracial Meeting on October 6, 1992 The North Little Rock Biracial Committee met on October 6, 1992, at 5:30 p.m., in the Board Room of the Administration Building. The following committee members were in attendance: Thomas Baskins, Sue Bennett, Anita Cameron, Caryn Duckery, Pat Hunter, Robert Johnson, Michelle Poole, Valencia Walker, Rev. Rochester Rodgers, Antonio Franco, Amanda Ware, Gayle Wing and Felix Thibault. The following administrative staff were in attendance: Mable Bynum, Dana Chadwick, Jim Morris, Greg Daniels and Bobby Acklin. The meeting was called to order by Vice President, Gayle Wing. Mable Bynum introduced and welcomed the two new members, Caryn Duckery and Antonio Franco. Mrs. Bynum also expressed the committee and school district's appreciation to Robert Johnson for his dedication to the district in running for the School Board. Mr. Johnson said he enjoyed the opportunity to say some things. He talked about having viewed an AETN broadcast about a program named MICRO being implemented in an elementary school with low standardized test scores. He said the school was organized like a micro community with banks, legislature, etc. Robert said he hoped we could investigate the organization of a program similar to this one. After a discussion of this school program, Mrs. Wing informed the committee that this was the time for new officers to be elected. The committee discussed the re-election of Charles Hunter for President. Mrs. Bynum told the committee that Mr. Hunter had called to apologize for not being able to attend, but he wanted it known that he thought other people should share the chairmanship. Anita Cameron nominated Robert Johnson for President. Felix Thibault seconded the motion and all voted in favor. Mr. Thibault then nominated Thomas Baskins for Vice President. Valencia Walker seconded and all voted in favor. Pat Hunter was nominated recording Secretary by Amanda Ware and seconded by Anita Cameron. All voted in favor. Following the election of officers, the 1992-93 enrollment data with a break down of racial composition of schools was furnished to each member. The data excluded kindergarten enrollment. Mrs. Bynum explained to the committee that our court plan says that each spring we must revisit enrollment within two points of compliance at each school. Our 1992-93 approved percent range for black enrollment is 37.9% - 63.1% for elementary and 35.9% - 59.8% for secondary. There was a discussion of our overall enrollment figures and 1992-93 enrollment numbers were compared with 1991-92. They are as noted below: Elementary Secondary District 1991-92 5083 (49.4% black) 4181 (43.9% black) 9264 (46.9% black) 1992-93 5116 (50.3% black) 4135 (45.8% black) 9251 (48.3% black) Mrs. Bynum furnished information regarding 1992-93 certified staffing percentages by race and gender as of October 1, 1992. Mr. Morris mentioned that eight of the thirteen teachers RIFed were recalled. Three of five not recalled were black. Mr. Johnson asked about recruiting black elementary counselors. Mr. Morris said that counselors must teach first so recruiting is done for teachers and then counselors are promoted from within. Mr. Chadwick told the group we can recruit from six counselor educator programs around the state. He related to the committee there had been a tri-district reception to encourage interested teachers to become counselors. He also mentioned there were several counselors around 40 years old who would be retiring about the same time and there would be a need to do some recruiting for several positions about the same time. Amanda Ware asked if she could talk about the Joshua Intervenor's visit. She said some of the teachers were upset about the monitoring. She said the teachers were concerned about the interruption of class time and there was some berating of the teachers. Mrs. Bynum mentioned that the District's Desegregation team had met with the intervenors and she had hoped that all would follow a procedure that would be more productive than in the past. The committee seemed to agree there appeared to be a lack of adequate inservice on monitoring that was causing the. problem. Mr. Thibault asked if the committee should put forth a letter requesting that the monitors develop and adhere to guidelines for more appropriate monitoring procedures? Mr. Johnson suggested the proper course of action would be to approach Mr. Smith and come to an agreement with him before taking any other action. He promised to report back to the committee on this matter. The committee agreed to adjourn until November 10, 1992. Mrs. Bynum will check to see if the Parent Center Annex would be available for the next meeting. SB:aw OCT 1 5 \\993 NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT Ollice of DesegregatioMn onitoring North Little Rock, Arkansas Minutes of the Districtwide Biracial Meeting on September 7, 1993 The North Little Rock School District Biracial Committee met on September 7, 1993, at 5:30 p.m., in the Board Room of the Administrative Building. The following members were present: Anita Cameron, Tammy Collier, Caryn Duckery, Dan Floyd, Antonio Franco, Charles Hunter, Pat Hunter, Robert Johnson, Arlean Robertson-Ford, Felix Thibault, and Valencia Walker. The administration was represented by the following: Bobby Acklin, Mable Bynum, Dana Chadwick, Esther Crawford, Greg Daniels, Gene Jones, James Smith, and Donald Watkins. Chairman Robert Johnson called the meeting to order by welcoming the members back to the first meeting of the new school year. He announced that several members were unable to attend because of prior commitments. Chairman Johnson stated that he had planned a brainstorming session for this meeting to come up with items and information to focus on during the year. He continued by saying that during last years' meetings the committee had looked at different sections of the Desegregation Plan. He asked the committee what would be their response if they were asked by a patron, parent, or by Judge Webber-Wright, to explain where the North Little Rock School District was in compliance with implementing the required mandated plan, if they would be able to do so in an effective manner? After a brief discussion, it was concluded that most members were well informed. Chairman Johnson stressed the importance that the members primary responsibility was to be well informed about the plan and continue a monitoring process, in order to give advice and recommendations for improvement to the Administrators and the Board of Education. Using an easel and pad, Robert suggested that they make a list of items for study and focus during the regularly scheduled meetings. Felix Thibault suggested that the issue of academic achievement disparity should be a priority. Greg Daniels spoke to the development of a data base for longitudinal study of student achievement. He continued by stating that he had already begun a data base information for the pre-school students where the students can be evaluated as they come up through the system so that we can look at how effectively the different programs are working. Mr. Smith addressed the fact that so many patrons, parents, and the courts are not totally aware of how very low the test scores are for some students when they enter school. Mr. Jones commented that they are often in the 25 percentile. Mr. Smith said that in evaluating our progress of student achievement, Minutes of the Districtwide Biracial Meeting on Sept.ember 7, 1993 page 2 the factorof where the students were at the beginning should weigh heavily in measuring our success. Anita Cameron stated that many of the disparity reduction and remedial actions we have taken are at the early levels, and we have an immense need to take action at the secondary level to help students meet graduation requirements and retention of these students. She stressed that many of the students end up as drop-outs. A brief discussion followed with it being pointed out that teachers can in many cases identify these students at the elementary level, and some students are promoted without acquiring the necessary skills and grades to acquire enough credits for graduation, thus when they reach the ninth, tenth, or eleventh grades they become disillusioned and end up dropping from school. Arlean Robertson-Ford suggested that vocational programs started at the seventh grade level through the twelfth grade level would enable some students to obtain enough skills in some area to give incentive to complete graduation. Anita Cameron suggested that this could include some type of apprenticeship program. Robert Johnson spoke to the issue of students' perception of themselves and the black/white issue addressed at the previous meeting in June. He stressed the impact of the students' own self-esteem. Arlene Robertson-Ford addressed the issue. She pointed out that the lack of self-esteem in students could be helped by teachers, if they would take the time to identify these students that come from homes where they receive very little motivation or encouragement. These students need that extra attention given to them at the school site to boost their self concept. Robert Johnson asked if the district's teachers understood the Desegregation Plan? Anita Cameron responded that she thought the teachers understood the plan, but felt there was a lack of buying into the plan in their personal commitment and responsibility to the plan on the part of some teachers. The plan has been made available in each building and principals were directed to speak to their building staff concerning the Desegregation Plan during pre-school inservice sessions and at regular staff meetings. Valencia Walker stated that she felt that students need to be taught to like school and see the importance of education and the impact it will have on them in the future, before we can see a vast difference in test scores. She pointed out that many of our students' parents did not complete school, and they do not really see that it will make a difference in their own lives. She also gave examples where students were recognized for some particular achievement at school and because other students made light of it, the students were reluctant to come to the front of the room to accept the recognition and award. Minutes of the Districtwide Biracial Meeting on September 7, 1993 page 3 Arlean Robertson-Ford and Charles Hunter spoke to the issue of educating the parents. Mrs. Robertson-Ford related information from the Teachers of Tomorrow Academy materials that stressed that students should be rewarded for mistakes because it is alright to make mistakes, and adults also make mistakes. Her point being that if a student is trying to contribute to a class and he/she says something that is not necessarily correct, commend the student for his/her contribution. She also stressed that teachers should never give up trying to educate the parents if need be, because a continued effort would get results in many cases. Charles Hunter stressed the importance of educating the parents and public on the Desegregation Plan, because all they appear to know is what they read in the paper and see on the television. They really do not know exactly what the plan consists of, or the many programs offered by the North Little Rock School District. He suggested articles on programs and activities within the district. He said that he thought we had a great deal to offer the students of our area. Mrs. Bynum said she would discuss this matter with Karen Colford, the district's Communications Coordinator. Mr. Smith pointed out that the Desegregation Plan was written by the district and Judge Webber-Wright keeps telling us in court that it is our plan, and her role is to see that it is carried out. Anita Cameron spoke to the issue that the plan was written to help our educational program and the students, and that people should not see the district's programs and activities as efforts simply designed to\"get out of court.\" She stressed we are doing what needs to be done, and that we still had remaining needs. Felix Thibault spoke to his concern that many things that go before the court should be settled at the administrative level and not in the court. Robert Johnson pointed out that the district has made efforts to address concerns from monitoring groups or those from ODM in just such an effort to demonstrate good faith effort at plan compliance. Arlean Robertson-Ford suggested a group from the committee meet and put together a package of information concerning the Desegregation Plan, and let members of the Biracial Committee take it to each school, when the schools have Open House, PTA meetings, or parent sessions to meet with parents for a few minutes to explain the plan and what the district is trying to do. In summary the items and concerns identified are as follows: (1) Evaluate Programs Designed to Reduce Disparity (2) Dropout Rate/Graduation Rate (3) Look Into Apprenticeship Programs (4) Student Perceptions/Self Esteem Minutes of Districtwide Biracial Meeting on September 7, 1993 page 4 (5) Teacher Expectations of Students (6) Students See Relevance of Education/Like School (7) Continue to Educate Parents (8) Educate the Public (9) Presentations at Open House Robert Johnson asked that members choose several of the concerns that they were particularly interested in and meet in small groups at their convenience. He suggested that the groups could meet for discussion at 4:30 p.m. on October 5, 1993, prior to the regularly scheduled meeting at 5:30 p.m. Anita Cameron questioned how they should prioritize. Robert suggested that they would prioritize by commitments. Members then selected the concerns they would like to work on, and the concerns were grouped in sections of three. Mrs. Bynum related that members of the administration would be more than willing to be involved and assist in anyway they could. Robert asked that the individual groups contact Mrs. Bynum as to time and place they would meet, and if they wanted the assistance of any certain administrator to request that Mrs. Bynum handle that for them. Mr. Smith thanked the members for their dedication and services in participating in the committee stating that he appreciated them greatly, for they provided a great service to the district and community. He spoke to the issue of the millage increase vote and urged their support to help pass the millage on September 21, 1993. He pointed out that if we didn't get the increase we could eventually be forced to merge with the Little Rock and Pulaski County Districts and an automatic eight mills increase would be enforced. He stressed that the district was asking for the increase so that we could stay a separate entity and make our own decisions, instead of letting some one else make decisions for us. He furnished copies of \"Facts About the North Little Rock School Millage.\" (See Attachment 1.) The district is asking for a 3.0 mills increase for the North Little Rock School District, which would still be 4.6 mills less than Little Rock or Pulaski County Special School Districts. Mr. Smith stressed the need to have funds available to replace the desegregation funds currently being received from the settlement agreement, which will end after the 1995-96 school year. He spoke to the district's Project Link. The district has purchased two vans to provide transportation for parents and students, when it is necessary for a parent to come to school for a conference or a student to leave the campus. He said that many parents did not have transportation, and the administration thought that this might help eliminate some suspensions. The committee agreed that this was a commendable undertaking. Valencia Walker related that she had heard a secondary teacher Minutes of the Districtwide Biracial Meeting on September 7, 1993 page 5 complain that secondary students often failed to pick up their final report cards because they did not have transportation. She asked if possibly the Project Link van could be used to deliver report cards? A brief discussion followed concerning the cost involved and whether it would be less expensive to mail the report cards. Mr. Jones commented that the schools mail the report cards if a student will leave a stamped, addressed envelope in the office. It was agreed that consideration would be given to mailing these report cards if not cost prohibitive. The next item considered was the election of a Chairperson for the 1993-94 school year. Felix Thibault moved that Robert Johnson continue as Chairperson if he was willing to do so. The motion was seconded by Charles Hunter. Mrs. Bynum called for a vote. YEAS: Anita Cameron, Tammy Collier, Caryn Duckery, Dan Floyd, Antonio Franco, Charles Hunter, Pat Hunter, Arlean Robertson-Ford, Robert Johnson, Felix Thibault, Valencia Walker NAYS: None Charles Hunter moved that other officers would be elected at the October meeting. The motion was seconded by Anita Cameron. Mrs. Bynum called for a vote. YEAS: Anita Cameron, Tammy Collier, Carny Duckery, Dan Floyd. Antonio Franco, Charles Hunter, Pat Hunter, Arlean Robertson-Ford, Robert Johnson, Felix Thibault, Valencia Walker NAYS: None Robert Johnson suggested that individual groups might want to get together after the meeting adjourned to discuss a time and place convenient for the groups to meet. The next meeting was set for October 5, 1993, at 5:30 p.m., to meet at the Administration Building and be transported in the Project Link vans or other district vehicles to Lynch Drive Elementary School and Rose City Elementary Alternative Center. Minutes of the Districtwide Biracial Meeting on September 7, 1993 page 6 Meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, tlv4i:w~, ATTACHM1E NT JFA\u0026lt;CT~ about the North Little Rock School Millage Election Day : Tuesday, September 21, 1993 Current millage rates in local districts: Little Rock School District millage rate Pulaski County Special School District mi11age rate ~9.~:g~1:.R~J.t:S9D1iio.so.it ri..~~.~::\n:::::D::::\n::::::m!43.9 43.9 t::tii'.M\nJt: The North Little Rock School District is asking North Little Rock citizens for an increase in the mill levy on real and personal property. The current millage rate is 36.3. The School District is proposing a rate of 39.3 mills, an increase of 3.0 mills. 1.0 mill needed for capital outlay:  continued removal of asbestos from buildings  work toward compliance with Americans With Disabilities Act  repair of parking lots and driveways  roof replacements and building repairs  equipment 2.0 mills needed to:  provide required step increases for all eligible employees. (Certified and Classified)  replace revenue that would have been produced from assessments that have been removed due to recent legislation and court opinions (includes household personal property, car dealer inventories, and manufacturer inventories).  replace loss of property assessments to Pulaski County Special School District. This millage increase will cost approximately $60.00 more per year for the homeowner with property valued at $100,000. When voters pass the 3.0 mills, the millage for North Little Rock schools will still be 4.6 mills less than our neighbors in LRSD and PCSSD. Future millage increases may be necessary in order for the District to continue to provide our children with the same opportunities as LRSD and PCSSD. NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT North Little Rock, Arkansas Minutes of District Desegregation Team Meeting on July 13, 1993 The North Little Rock School District Desegregation team met on Tuesday, July 13, 1993, at 2:30 p.m., in the Board Room of the Administration Building. The following members attended the meeting: Mable Bynum-Chairperson, Mr. James Smith, Mr. Bobby Acklin, Mr. Jerry Massey, Mr. Jim Morris, Mr. Donald Watkins and Karen Colford. Avis Wooldridge acted as reporter for the meeting. Mrs. Bynum opened the meeting by thanking the members for changing their schedules in order to meet. She stated that the team needed to discuss some of the things that had come up in court recently and emphasized that we should begin to prepare for an audit of our plan. She re-emphasized the responsibility of the team to monitor our plan and the effectiveness of the programs implemented and progress made in meeting all requirements. Mrs. Bynum stated that business cases was also an item addressed in court by Judge Webber-Wright. She continued a discussion with Mr. Watkins clarifying that business cases had been required of the other districts so that they could justify activities and programs related to in the budget especially as it relates to the requirements of the desegregation plan and the use of desegregation money. Mrs. Bynum emphasized a critical need of justification of inclusion or exclusion of an activity or program. A brief discussion followed concerning the Order of Judge Webber-Wright that both Little Rock and Pulaski County School Districts revise their budgets. Mr. Smith commented on the possibility of the other two districts depleting their desegregation money prior to the seven years it would be allotted. He stressed the importance that we do not want this to happen in the North Little Rock School District. A lengthy discussion followed concerning funding of different programs and activities with Mr. Watkins explaining the specifics of which programs and activities are funded with desegregation money and funding supplied from other sources. Mr. Watkins commented that Bob Morgan from the Office of Desegregation Monitoring had met with him to study our budgeting procedure and was pleased with the way it was presented. Mrs. Bynum reminded the team that the fourth quarterly status update information was due. She went through the list pointing Minutes of Desegregation Team Meeting July 13, 1993 page 2 out specific information required of each administrator in this report. Mr. Acklin questioned if a discipline analysis should be included in the fourth quarter report. Mrs. Bynum responded that the discipline analysis would be presented to the Board of Education at the July meeting, and then included in the fourth quarterly court update. Mrs. Bynum reported that she and Mr. Smith had met with Attorney, Steve Jones, and in discussing the status reports agreed that perhaps, the team would be wise to take additional time to talk about and study the information submitted by each administrator when a quarterly report was due, thus ensure that each administrator would have a better understanding of each other's progress. She also suggested that we could have a synopsis of what is reported. Mr. Acklin brought up the next item for discussion. He reported that the principal at North Little Rock High School-East Campus had requested a cut off of M-to-M transfers to that building, because we were at full capacity at this time. Discussion followed with team members agreeing that if records show we were at full capacity, then we would have to cut off M-to-M transfers into that building, at least until after school starts and we can get an accurate student count. If enrollment allows for openings, we can then accept new M-to-M transfers at that location. Mrs. Bynum asked Mr. Acklin how we get figures on M-to-M transfer students who perhaps will not be returning to North Little Rock School District next year? Mr. Acklin responded that we get copies of withdrawal forms on students and this information is passed on to the principals as they are processed. Mr. Morris stated that the desegregation plan orders a cooperative working relationship within the three districts. He related an incident that happened recently in Personnel which shows that the North Little Rock School District is striving to meet this requirement. We had hired a black female applicant for an elementary position and she had signed a commitment, but later asked to be released to go to work for the Little Rock School District, and we have released her. The next item discussed was plans to move the Elementary Alternative School program to the Rose City Elementary School building vacated by combining Rose City with Lynch Drive Elementary School. The high cost of portable buildings that had to be used and energy inefficiency were some of the reasoning in combining the two schools. Discussion continued concerning the use of the building by fifty or sixty students as compared to 250 Minutes of Desegregation Team Meeting July 13, 1993 page 3 to 260 students. Mr. Smith pointed out that with the removal of the portable buildings, the school was left with a large playground which the elementary students did not have now at the Alternative School building. It was agreed that by using five or six of the rooms in the Rose City Elementary School building would be much more acceptable for the elementary students assigned to the Alternative program. It was agreed that the cafeteria was adequate to accommodate this small group of students. Mr. Smith pointed out that Margie Powell from the Office of Desegregation Monitoring had endorsed this use of the building in a conversation with Gene Jones. He also stated that our attorney was advising the Joshua Intervenors of these plans, and a meeting is scheduled with Biracial Committee members to inform them of the plan and to get their input on this move. The request to move this program will be presented to the School Board at the July meeting. Mrs. Bynum stated that Mr. Jones and Mr. Hawkins, Alternative Education Center's Principal, should look at the ODM's monitoring report of the Alternative School and make sure that all concerns in the report were addressed. She stressed that an assessment of both facilities should be made prior to the move. Mr. Acklin brought up a discussion of students who try to avoid attendance at the Alternative School after being assigned. He stated that he had received a doctor's note stating that a student assigned to the school was not able to be bussed. He continued by saying that after further investigation, the note was written for another child. He stressed that some of the excuses are legitimate, but they had to be scrutinized closely. He continued by asking the other team members if they heard grumbling about these assignments to be aware that we want to encourage their attendance to the Alternative School if they have been assigned there. Mr. Smith led the next item of discussion concerning the district's need of extra transportation in order to help parents get more involved with their children's education. He stated that he was considering buying an additional bus or two and hiring one or two paraprofessionals to transport parents to and from school for conferencing when needed. A brief discussion followed concerning the issue of many of the parents of our students not having transportation and in many cases do not have a telephone at their residence. Mr. Acklin pointed out that his office could use the help of a paraprofessional in a bus to check an address when his office is unable to reach a parent by telephone. Team members agreed there was a need for this service if the district could afford to implement the plan. Mr. Smith said that he would have the Purchasing Office to ask for bids on vehicles, and he would keep the team members informed of progress in this area. Minutes of Desegregation Team Meeting July 13, 1993 page 4 Mrs. Bynum stated plans to make the district's Desegregation Plan available to all certified personnel by the beginning of the 1993-94 school year. Plans to furnish copies of the Introduction and Overview sections of the Interdistrict Plan are now in the working. The entire Interdistrict Plan will be available for study in school offices and media centers. Mrs. Bynum stated a need to schedule dates for a plan review with our principals, as well as discussion of other legal issues, prior to the beginning of the new school year. She mentioned due process, sexual harassment, conflict resolution and ADA as examples of issues to be discussed. Mrs. Bynum inquired if the team members would like to set a different date and time to meet on a monthly basis. After a short discussion, it was agreed to schedule the meetings at the same time on the second Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m. She said that the Biracial Committee would also have to decide at the September meeting if they would use the same regular meeting date and time. Mrs. Bynum urged team members to submit names of parents living in Zone 1, who would be willing to serve on the Biracial Committee. Meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, {)~J~ Avis Wooldridge NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT North Little Rock, Arkansas Minutes of District Desegregation Team Meeting on 8/30/93 The North Little Rock School District Desegregation team met on Monday, August 30, 1993, at 1:30 p.m., in the Board Room of the Administration Building. The following members attended the meeting: Mrs. Mable Bynum-Chairperson, Mr. James Smith, Mr. Bobby Acklin, Mr. Jim Dyer, Mr. Gene Jones, Mr. Jerry Massey, Mr. Jim Morris, Mr. Donald Watkins, and Mrs. Karen Colford. Avis Wooldridge acted as recorder for the meeting. Mrs. Bynum opened the meeting by stressing that the fourth quarterly status reports should be submitted as soon as possible. She questioned members as to progress toward completion. Administrators reported that reports were complete or nearing completion. Mrs. Bynum furnished copies of forms showing each administrators' area of responsibility along with which quarterly report that the information should be included. (See Attachment 1.) The team members took a short time to study the information to see that information was available to submit with the fourth quarterly report. Mrs. Bynum addressed the need of audit reports. She stated that she and Mr. Smith had spoken to Attorney Steve Jones on this matter and it was decided that our attorney would meet with the team to look at the items we need to pull for assessment. Mr. Smith spoke to the importance of this assessment, in order for us to look at just what we have accomplished, and what we must concentrate on during the next few years to fully meet the mandated plan. Mrs. Bynum furnished copies of a form used by the Little Rock School District for implementation status to audit their progress of the Desegregation Plan. She suggested that we could develop a similar form which each administrator could use to assess his/her areas of responsibility. Mr. Jones commented that this would be a tremendous job. Mrs. Bynum stressed that each item addressed in the plan should be listed and assessed. Mr. Dyer spoke to the testing required of kindergarten students as addressed in the plan. He said that this was only one of the items called for in the plan and we must check to make sure the testing was being done in the schools and teachers using the scores for diagnostic purposes. Minutes of District Desegregation Team Meeting on 8/30/93 page 2 Mrs. Bynum pointed out that the plan calls for kindergarten programs to be established at each of the elementary schools with 100 percent attendance by all eligible students. She stated that the District had accomplished this requirement, and also had implemented several pre-school programs which were proving successful. Mrs. Bynum said that she would check with Attorney Jones and set a convenient time for him to meet with us. She stressed that he would require documentation to cover each issue addressed. She suggested that each administrator read through the plan once again and make a list of his/her areas of responsibility making sure that each area was assessed. Mr. Daniels asked if it would be beneficial to have information in the data base file kept as a historical progress report on each item. After a brief discussion, it was decided that a committee of three or four persons from the team be appointed to study this idea and develop a form for such information that could be kept in the data base file, which could be updated periodically, giving us immediate access to progress thus far in each area. Mrs. Bynum, Mr. Daniels, Mr. Dyer, and Ms. Wooldridge agreed to serve on this committee. Mr. Jones asked if this would be used as the quarterly status update? Mrs. Bynum responded that this would not replace the quarterly status update reports, but would be kept as an annual update of progress covered each quarter for an annual assessment. Mr. Acklin informed the team members of some of the problems encountered this year with the student assignment plan. He related a complaint by a parent that her child was one of seven white students in a third grade classroom at Central Elementary School. After checking the enrollment of third grade classes at Central Elementary, it was found that we have only seven white students in each of the three third grade classes at that school. We further checked third grade enrollment in several other of our elementary schools and found they show the same pattern, but it was obvious that careful thought had been given in the placement of the students by race and gender, and the district had no control over the enrollment of a particular grade. Mrs. Bynum spoke to the issue by stating that the only solution to a situation like this would have all of a particular grade at one school. She pointed out that we were experiencing a reverse of the situation experienced 20 years ago, when white students outnumbered black students. Mr. Smith commented that the problem was prevalent in both third and fourth grades. Mrs. Bynum said that she had talked with Attorney Jones about the student assignment situation and it was his opinion that the district was implementing the student Minutes of District Desegregation Team Meeting on 8/30/93 page 3 assignment plan as it was mandated, and we did not have a solution that would be financially feasible for the district. Mr. Smith addressed the issue of white parents pulling students out to go to private schools, which compounds our problem. A lengthy discussion followed concerning racial breakdown of the district with Mr. Smith pointing out that we were about 52 percent black at the present time. It was noted that all enrollment information was tentative before the October 1 official data. Mr. Massey pointed out that this was the reason that the Little Rock School District had established the incentive schools. Mr. Massey continued by stating that he did not know at what percentage the District would want to look for some options to prevent white flight. Mr. Smith asked Mr. Morris when would we look at student/ teacher shifts in elementary schools? Mr. Morris responded that he had made arrangements with Ms. Crawford to take care of it by mid-week. Mr. Smith cautioned that we should not let too much time elapse in order to avoid a student from getting too attached to a teacher. Mr. Dyer commented that there would also have to be a few modifications in the Chapter I staff after the numbers are analyzed. Mrs. Bynum asked if we should continue to follow the student assignment plan as it is now written? It was agreed that we would continue to adhere to the plan at the present time and wait to see what happens to the student population before going back to court to ask for modifications. Mr. Daniels stated that the plan calls for a straight alphabetic listing that we use for bussing, but asked if a straight alphabetic transfer by grades would be more effective in movement? It was agreed that by doing this we would be splitting students in the same family. Mr. Acklin said that we moved from a stand by list in the past. He said a better option might be to deal with each individual student as they enroll to avoid overcrowding in any one school or split classes. Mr. Smith stated that we needed to look at the entire student assignment process. He pointed out that when we first started a block of black students from each school was bussed for their entire elementary career. He continued by saying that occurred when the racial count was 80/20, but now that we are 50/50, maybe we should take a closer look at the whole process. He mentioned complaints from Park Hill regarding white students being bussed every other year. After further discussion, it was decided that we would immediately begin to study the matter and make recommended changes before the end of the year. Mr. Daniels commented that the fact of having so many small schools complicates the issue. Mrs. Bynum furnished copies of the recommendations from the Minutes of District Desegregation Team Meeting on-8/30/93 page 4 Joshua Intervenors monitoring reports. (See Attachment 2.) She commented that they had made broad recommendations and asked members to take the time to study these recommendations. Mrs. Bynum said the Board of Education would be furnished copies and individual school copies would be sent to each school's principal to study. A lengthy discussion followed with particular errors in the reports being pointed out. Mrs. Bynum pointed out that we need to a member of the School Board to attend our Desegregation team meetings. It was agreed that we would wait until a new President of the Board of Education was elected and let that person decide which of the Board Members would serve on the team. Mrs. Bynum reminded the team members that the Biracial Committee was scheduled to meet on September 7, at 5:30 p.rn., in the Board Room. She urged their attendance and suggestions of items for discussion during the regularly scheduled Biracial Committee meetings during the school year. Mr. Smith suggested that the committee should be informed of the Project Link and that we should schedule one meeting at Lynch Drive Elementary to show them the additions and renovation that has been done on the building. Mrs. Bynum suggested that they also need to see the Elementary Alternative School that has been established at the Rose City site, since the committee was adamant about the need of quality alternative center in that area. Mr. Massey asked if there had been any monitoring visits reported at the Rose City facility? Mr. Smith responded that personnel from the Office of Desegregation Monitoring had been to the Lynch Drive Elementary School, and they had probably gone to look at the Rose City facility the same day. Mrs. Bynum stressed that we need to look at the concerns that ODM had shown in their report of the Alternative Education Center and make sure these concerns were corrected. She suggested we do the same at the Rose City location. Mr. Acklin addressed enrollment of students without a birth certificate. He said there were many students corning in without birth certificates or any school records. He said that he had let some enroll without a birth certificate and the counselors were upset with him. He said that Attorney Jones had agreed that we were obligated to take them in school if they lived within our school district. Mr. Smith stated that we could accept one of six different items: birth certificate, passport, baptismal certificate, statement of date of birth by a County Recorder, a parent's affidavit Minutes of District Desegregation Team Meeting on 8/30/93 page 5 of date and place of birth, and shot records. Discussion continued concerning homeless students that are housed in church operated facilities. Mr. Smith stressed the importance of health records in order to protect the other students. Mr. Smith continued by saying that we must be sensitive to the students' needs, but we must obtain health records. Mr. Smith suggested that we follow up on screening any of these students before we go ahead and enroll the students. Mr. Jones reported that Sanford Tollette from Pfeifer Camp had called and asked if he could submit an alternative grant application through the North Little Rock School District to the State Department of Education. Mr. Jones said that he was working on an application for our district, and he understood that only one application from each district would be allowed. Mr. Smith responded that we would let Pfeifer Camp apply through our district only if more than one application would be considered, but the grant application for our district would have to take priority if only one application was allowed. Mr. Jones spoke to the information released by the State Department of Education concerning grant money from the government for the K-3 initiative program. He stated that our district was entitled to receive $148,960. under this program. He continued by pointing out that the district had already implemented the K-3 summer school program this summer using Chapter I funds, thus enabling us reimbursement of the funds used for the K-3 summer program. This funding will not be received until the later part of the year. A brief discussion followed concerning funding for reading recovery teachers. Mr. Jones reported on a problem with Chapter I. He asked Mr. Dyer to address the issue. Mr. Dyer stated that we had intended to do more of the whole class instruction in computer labs during the 1993-94 school year, but after we understood we had oral approval, and Mr. Dyer met with the principals to inform them of expansion, the State Department informed us that they were not sure about the program because the programs evaluation at Amboy and North Heights had not proven successful last year. He continued by reporting that he had met with Arlin Jones and Bob Kerr from the State Department of Education earlier today,and it was decided that they would allow implementation in four other elementary schools in the district during the 1993-94 school year. The schools identified were Lynch Drive, Boone Park, Central, and Park Hill. A lengthy discussion followed concerning factors surrounding the lack of effectiveness of the programs at Minutes of District Desegregation Team Meeting on 8/30/93 page 6 Amboy and North Heights. Failure of teachers to become actively and enthusiastically involved with the program was discussed. Teachers must be with the students in the labs and they are able to work only with the Chapter I students. Discussion followed concerning how the schools were selected for participation in the program. Mr. Dyer explained that this program was tied to other programs in the schools, such as the H.O.T.S. program. Mr. Jones spoke to a new program sponsored by the Adult Literacy Commission. He stated that Ms. Jann Pharo represented us at a meeting recently and they want the district to implement a Toyota Family Literary program. Headstart will fund the classroom for three and four year old children and Adult Education will fund the adult parent in classes three days per week, with the parent serving as a volunteer at the school and working on the required credits for GED graduation. Mr. Jones stated that we would allot two rooms at the Rose City Alternative site for implementation of this program. A short discussion of the pre-school program followed. It was pointed out that we had not expanded the program this year, but preference was given to needy children and children of our own students. Mrs. Bynum reported on the Teachers of Tomorrow Academy. She stated an enrollment of 22 students thus far. Darlene Little from our district has been appointed teacher for the academy in view of the resignation of Michael Nellums, who previously had been appointed for the position. Meeting was adjourned at 3:00 p.m. NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT North Little Rock, Arkansas Minutes of District Desegregation Team Meeting on 9/13/93 The North Little Rock School District Desegregation Team met on Monday, September 13, 1993, at 1:30 p.m., in the Board Room of the Administration Building. The following members attended the meeting: Mrs. Mable Bynum-Chairperson, Mr. James Smith, Mr. Jim Dyer, Mr. Gene Jones, Mr. Jerry Massey, Mr. Jim Morris, Mr. Donald Watkins, and Mrs. Karen Colford. Avis Wooldridge acted as recorder for the meeting. Mrs. Bynum opened the meeting by furnishing copies of the Joshua Monitoring Reports. After a thorough perusal of the reports, a lengthy discussion followed. Mrs. Bynum pointed out many things the Joshua Intervenors have failed to consider, some of these being that the North Little Rock School District is in compliance with their mandated plan and that our district had gone beyond what we said we would do in many areas. For example, the district had said that we would furnish transportation for students to attend extracurricular activities if the state would provide extra funding for transportation. Although the state failed to provide the extra funding, the district has taken it upon itself to provide this extra transportation. 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I Board of Education Members Zonel Mable Mitchell 5006 Glenview Blvd. North Little Rock, AR 72117 945-2431 (September, 1989 - September, 1992) Zone2 Prentice Dupins 2623 Lincoln Ave. North Little Rock, AR 72114 945-4570 (September, 1991 - September, 1994) Zone3 Reverend J.W. Johnson 2201 Franklin North Little Rock, AR 72114 771-4506 (September, 1991 - September 1994) Zone4 Emily Denton 2416 South Drive North Little Rock, AR 72118 753-7396 (September, 1990- September, 1992) Zones Dixie Harrison 1 Shady Valley Court North Little Rock, AR 72116 753-1461 (September, 1990- September, 1993) Zone6 Pat Blackstone 3409 Bunker Hill Drive North Little Rock, AR 72116 753-5128 (September, 1990- September, 1993) Zone7 Lynn Hamilton 4103 Arlington North Little Rock, AR 72116 758-2209 (September, 1991 - September, 1994) James Smith, Superintendent 6315 Navajo Trail North Little Rock, AR 72116 835-3036 (Appointed by Board of Education July, 1989) North Little Rock School District P.O. Box 687  2700 Poplar St. North Little Rock, Arkansas 72115 501-771-8000 Welcome ... ... to a meeting of the North Little Rock Board of Education. We are glad you are here. Your Board of Education believes that involved, informed parents and citizens are necessary for ensuring that your schools meet your expectations. We encourage you to attend board meetings often, to stay informed and to become active in school affairs. We believe that children will benefit. Board Responsibilities The Board's responsibilities include the formation and adoption of policies consistent with state and federal laws, with regulations set by the Arkansas Depanment of Education and with the considered interest of the community. The board is not an administrative body\nadministration is delegated to the board's executive officer (superintendent) and the administrative staff of the district. Other board responsibilities include securing money for operational needs, authorizing major expenditures, authorizing the purchase or sale of school property and adopting the annual operating budget. The board selects and employs the superintendent of schools and gives final authority for the hiring and discharging of all district personnel, upon the superintendent's recommendation. Board members review and evaluate all phases of the district's instructional programs. The board serves as final appeal for students, teachers, principals and patrons. The Agenda Items of action are listed on an agenda, prepared by the board president and superintendent. Agendas are available to patrons at the door of the Board Room on the afternoon of regular meetings. A majority of the board must vote in favor of an item in order for it to pass. No official action (other than adjournment) may be taken unless at least four members are present. Organization of the Board The board was reorganized in 1989 from a sixmember board with all positions elected at-large to a seven-member board with each position representative of a geographic zone. The reorganization will occur during a four-year period. Members elected before 1989 will continue to serve as at-large members until a scheduled election is held for the zone he or she represents. Positions are for alternating threeyear terms, and elections are held each September. Board officers include a president, vice president and secretary for one-year terms. The president presides at all meetings and performs other duties as prescribed by law. Officers are elected annually. About Board Meetings Regular meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. at the District Administration Building, 2700 Poplar Street. Special meetings are called as needed to take action to meet a deadline, to deal with an emergency situation or to discuss an urgent matter. All meetings are open to the public except when the board convenes for an executive session. An executive session may be called to discuss personnel, student, legal or other matters prescribed by law which require a high degree of confidentiality. Actions regarding all issues are made in open session and become public record. Reports of Board Actions All actions of the board are recorded in official minutes and kept on file in the Superintendent's Office. Minutes are available to anyone making a legitimate request during office hours. Members of the news media regularly attend board meetings. Their reports of board business usually appear on evening televisions news broadcasts or in the following day's newspaper editions. Addressing the Board To encourage public participation in decisions, the board provides opportunities for individuals or delegations to speak on matters of their concern after board adjournment of official business. In respect for those in attendance, presentations should be as brief as possible. Topics for Citizen Input Patrons may address the board on subjects within board authority. The board does not, however, participate in debates on issues and usually defers any action on items discussed until subsequent meetings. The board is not obligated to consider any matter unless it receives notice with information on the matter in writing at least one week in advance of the meeting. In order to address the board formally and to be placed on the agenda, a written request must be submitted to the Office of the Superintendent by 5 p.m. on the Tuesday preceding the meeting date. The request should include the name, address and telephone number of the speaker and group, if any, he or she represents plus a brief summary of the topic to be discussed. District Administration James Smith Superintendent of Schools Bobby Acklin Assistant Superintendent for Student Affairs Mable Bynum Assistant Superintendent for Desegregation Gene Jones Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Donald Watkins Assistant Superintendent for Business Services Guidelines for Addressing the Board To ensure that all persons have an opportunity to be heard and that meetings are conducted in an orderly, efficient manner, the board requests that speakers abide by the following guidelines: I. Each speaker is requested to use the lectern and microphone, to provide personal identification and to identify the group, if any, he or she represents. 2. Questions, suggestions, proposals or criticisms which have been presented verbally are more effective when also submitted in writing and signed by the individual or signed by the group's representative appearing before the board. 3. Persons appearing before the board are reminded, as a point of information, that members of the board are without authority to act independently on official matters. Questions may be directed to the board, but answers must be deferred pending consideration by the board. 4. Speakers may offer such objective criticism of school operations and programs as concern them\nbut in public session the board will not hear personal ' complaints about school personnel or about any person connected with the school system. All concerns should be addressed first at the school or district level, according to proper procedures for resolving problems, before referral to the board. 5. Speakers are requested to refrain from using inappropriate language and from engaging in any form of personal abuse. Need more information? Please call the Office of Information Services. 771-8013 I SCHOODLI STRICTSB OARDOSF DIRECTORS -i}LcJ. (c ... ___,,j _ Lc.,l\\ . r  .. . COlnfIYO F PULASKI )..1J.CC:\\il('-1-t,__:-),1 1/ i\n,,ui:i\" 1992 - 1993 tt,\u0026lt;,l.).-l-(2-c 3-vear terms i.ITTLER OCK* **43.9 Mills Dr. C. M. Mac Bernd1 Su12t. 1 810 West tlarkham1 LR 72201 324-2000 J. G. Jacovelli 6622 Gold Court 117 1994 :1resident Little Rock, AR 72209 568-7585 (H) John Moore 12015 Pleasant Tree Dr. 374-6535(W) /IS 1993 'lice President Little Rock, AR 72211 223-2297(H) ?atricia Gee 8409 Dowan Drive 569-2498(W) 116 1994 Secretarv Little Rock, A..1- 72209 562-0571 (H) 0orsey W. Jackson 2901 N. Fillmore 375-3275(W) 113 1994 1ember Little Rock, AR 72207 664-2393(H) Jr. Katherine P. Mitchell 1605 Welch St. 374-6305(W) ltl 1993 ::-1ember Little Rock AR 72206 375-9377(H) John A. Riggs 3600 Foxcroft 570-3528(W) 114 19921' ~-1ember Little Rock. AR 72207 223-8916(H) 3ill D. Hamilton 306 Arthur Drive 661-2590(W) 112 1992\"' :1ember Little Rock, AR 72204 664-8727(H) ,',1992 LRSD school election postponed--when rescheduled, those elected shall serve to 1995 Hamilton was previously elected, and RiQQ\"ws as anoointed to serve the unexpired term ~,JORTLHIT ILE ROCK**336 . Mills ~Ir. James Smith, Supt., P.O. Box 687, J:,.n. . R 72ll5 771-8000 ~~:ableM itchell 5006 Glenview Blvd. Ill 1995 President North Little Rock, AR 72117 945-2431 (H) ?at Blackstone 3409 Bunker Hill 116 1993  :-ice President North Little Rock, AR 72116 753-5128(H) ~)rentice Dupins 431 McCain Blvd., F-23 112 1994 :'iecretarv North Little Rock, AR 72116 791-0267(H) ~1ru1 Hamil ton 4103 Arlington 117 1994 :1ember North Little Rock, AR 72116 758-2209(H)\n)ixie Harrison One Shady Valley Court 115 1993 '1ember North Little Rock, AR 72116 753-1461(1-I) ,~. W. Johnson 437 West Fourth St. 113 1993 _iember North Little Rock AR 72114 771-4 506 (H) '1arty Moore 4417 Central 114 1995 ,lember North Little Rock, AR 72118 758-318l(H) ~f-vear terms ':llJLASKCIO UNTSYP ECIAL**43.9M ills Mr. Bobby Lester, Supt. P.O. Box 1:3601L, .R. 72216 490-200( .,lr. Gene Goss 29 Narragansett Dr. !,fl 1994 .'resident North Little Rock1 A.~ 72120 835-8176(H) :'.r. Jim Burgett 35 Fairfield Drive 115 1994 _rice President North Little Rock. AR 72120 835-13ll(H) :\"1r. Reedie Ray 414 East Valentine Rd. 117 1996 .Secretary Jacksonville AR 72076 982-5650(H) -~-I.r Doyan Matt hews 5422 Elizabeth Lane 113 1996 -1ember North Little Rock AR 72118 851-2097(H) Yrr. Mack NcAlis ter P.O. Box 956 982-449l(W) 1!6 1995 : 1iember Jacksonville, AR 72076 :irs. Mildred Tatum 11405 Highway 365 Ill 1995 :'1ember Little Rock, AR 72206 897-4842(H) .. :~.rs. Ruth White Tucker 19001 Kanis Road 112 1993 .1ember Little Rock, AR 722ll 821-3224(H) ~repared by Ms. Debbie Crownover, Secretary !\".'\"\"1~~,...,,l'l~\n,:,::,~ ?ULASKCI OUNTBYO ARDO F EDUCATION u::.~~.\n:~) . .?: ~t~~ :J~~ : .~~ i~.~~-' ,0/16/92 372-7800 OCT i 9 1992 .. (5-year tenns) Mr. Cecil Bailey President Mr. Thomas Broughton Vice President Dr. George HcCrary Member Mr. E. Grainger Williams Member *1992 election postponed, Dr. Martin Zoldessy Member Ms. Debbie Crownover Secretary to the Board PULASKCIO UNIB'YO ARODF EDUCATION 1992 - 1993 5805 Eagle Creek North Little Rock, AR 72116 4602 W. 23rd Little Rock, AR 72204 t/2 Crestview Plaza Jacksonville, AR 72076 P.O. Box 366 372-4181 (W) tll NLRSD 1995 835-7104 (H) 664-6577(W) t/3 LRSD 199t 664-65 77 (H) South 982-455l(W) t/2 PCSSD 199'. North 372-3056(W) 115 LRSD 199,  Little Rock, AR 72203 666-8697(H) North position is currently at-large, but will be Zone 5 LRSD/No. 11601 Rodney Parham Little Rock, AR 72212 504 E. Devon Shen,ood, AR 72116 224-0200(W) //4 PCSSD 223-0lOO(H) South 372-7800(W) 835-9347(H) Secretary sine 1985 NO\\ 1 9 , 1 omcoef o BOARDO F EDUCAffOB/COIIMITrAEGEE NDAASN DH IBUTES See Attaclments (August, Septellher, October, 1991) Attachment A toring NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT Office of the Superintendent AGENDA REGULAR MEETING, BOARD OF EDUCATION Administration Building, 2700 Poplar Street Tuesday, August 27, 1991, 5 p.rn. I. CALL TO ORDER, Lynn Hamilton, President II. INVOCATION, Doyne Ward, Director-Purchasing III. FLAG SALUTE IV. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Lynn Hamilton, President Mable Mitchell, Vice President Dixie Harrison, Secretary Pat Blackstone, Member Emily Denton, Member Prentice Dupins, Member J. w. Johnson, Member V. RECOGNITION OF PEOPLE/EVENTS/PROGRAMS A. Classrnates--s. Bolling . Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages . NLR Elementary Schools VI. DISPOSITION OF MINUTES OF PRIOR MEETING(S) A. Tuesday, July 23, 1991, 5 p.rn. (Regular) PAGE A-1 B. Tuesday, August 6, 1991, 5:30 p.m. (Special) PAGE A-8 VII. ACTION ITEMS--UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Consider Recommendation on School Resource Officer and High School Crime Stoppers Program--Smith PAGE C-1 B. Consider Requests for Use of ~ine--J. Smith .. Agenda, Regular Board Meeting page 2 ,,, Tuesday, June 25, 1991, 5:00 p.m. VIII. ACTION ITEMS--NEW BUSINESS A. Consider Policy Changes--Policy CCC, Salary Deductions\nCEA, Sick Leave\nCEAA, Sick Leave Bank\nCEE, Military Leave\nCFEA, Compensatory Time for Teachers\nCFF, Substitute Teachers\nCFR, Tobacco Use by Employees\nCGF, Notification to Teachers\nand DBBB, Secondary Organization--Resulting from Negotiations--Smith (First Reading) PAGE H__ B. Consider Policy Changes on FAC, Attendance Requirements\nand CEJ, Holidays--Smith (First Reading) PAGE 8-24 c. Consider Policy CFS--Drug Testing--Smith (Second Reading) D. Consider Textbook Adoption--G. Jones E. Consider Energy Grant--J. Massey F. Consider Employment of Personnel--Morris G. Consider Items on Bid List-~Ward A. Television Equipment H. Consider Requests for Use of Buildings PAGE 8-28 PAGE I-1 PAGE E 1 PAGE P-1 PAGE R-1 PAGE S-1 I. Consider Adoption of School Budget for 1991-92-D. Watkins J. Consider Payment of Regular Bills--Watkins K. Consider Monthly Administrative Reports-Watkins IX. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS A. Report on Negotiations B. Report on Summer School--Jones X. CALENDAR OF EVENTS PAGE T-1 PAGE T-6 PAGE I-2 A. Next Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting-~Tuesday, September 24, 1991, 5:00 p.m., ) XI. ADJOURNMENT XII. VISITORS NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT Office of the Superintendent MINUTES REGULAR MEETING, BOARD OF EDUCATION Administration Building, 2700 Poplar Street Tuesday, July 23, 1991, 5 p.m. The regular meeting of the North Little Rock Board of Education was held on Tuesday, July 23, 1991, 5 p.m., in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 2700 Poplar Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Lynn Hamilton. The invocation was given by James Morris, Director of Personnel, with the flag salute following. Present Absent Others Present Votes Needed Agenda Changed Roll Call Lynn Hamilton, President Mable Mitchell, Vice President Pat Blackstone, Acting Secretary Emily Denton, Member J. w. Johnson, Member Dixie Harrison, Secretary Prentice Dupins, Member James Smith, Superintendent/Treasurer of the District\nBobby Acklin, Assistant Superintendent for Student Affairs\nMable Bynum, Assistant Superintendent for Desegregation\nGene Jones, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction\nDonald Watkins, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services\nJames Morris, Director of Personnel\nDoyne Ward, Director of Purchasing\nseveral other staff members\nmembers of the CTA\npatrons of the District\nmembers of the press\nand Bettye Albright, Secretary to the Superintendent, were also present. Mr. Hamilton called attention to two members of the Board being absent and four votes being needed for passage of any motion made by the Board. Mr. Hamilton asked that the two items listed under reports: July 15 Federal Court decision and use of Pine be changed as action items under unfinished business in order for the Board to act on these items if they wished. This was mutually agreed to by the other members of the Board. A-1 Minutes, Regular Board Meeting page 2 Tuesday, July 23, 1991, 5 p.rn. Disposition of Minutes YEAS: NAYS: Report by Attorney Board Discussion Recommendation Motion to Appeal YEAS: NAYS: Use of Pine/ Public Hearing A-2 Mr. Hamilton called for the dispcsition of the minutes of the regular meeting of Tuesday, June 25, 1991, 5 p.m. As there were no corrections, Mrs. Denton moved to accept the minutes as presented. Mrs. Mitchell seconded the motion. Elackstone,Denton,Hamilton,Johnson,Mitchell None (Dupins,Harrison absent) Mr. Hamilton called on Steve Jones, District attorney, to present a report and recommendation on the July 15 court decision. Mr. Jones explained that the North Little Rock District was recognized by Judge Wright as not being part of the plan, but might wish to appeal in order to be a part of the future planning. He reported that the other three parties--the Joshua Intervenors, Little Rock, and Pulaski County had filed an appeal. Mr. Jones felt North Little Rock could live with the July 15 order, but the cost of the appeal would be minimal--a few hundred dollars--for a coattail brief. He mentioned the fact that since no one was on the other side of the opinion, North Little Rock could be considered an appellee by the courts if not involved in the appeal. He also spoke of the importance of unity among the parties. Board discussion included reversal of opinion, cost to District, revisions allowed by the settlement agreement\nopinion of Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals1 nonfundamental issue1 relationship with other parties\nagreement among parties when modifying plan1 parameters needed for changes agreed upon1 pros and cons on appealing1 results if win or lose1 article in paper mentioning consensus of Boards\nand and wishes of patrons in the District. Mr. Jones recommended that the Board join in the appeal as he thought unity among the parties was important. Mrs. Denton moved to join with other parties in the appeal of the July 15 court decision. Mrs. Mitchell seconded the motion. Blackstone,Denton,Hamilton,Johnson,Mitchell None (Dupins and Harrison absent) Mr. Hamilton asked Mrs. Mitchell to report on the item for the use of the Pine Elementary building. Mrs. Mitchell reported on the number attending the public hearing July 16 at Pine for the purpose of hearing from the community on what services they wanted from the group using the building. She referred to the meeting being Minutes, Regular Board Meeting page 3 ~ Tuesday, July 23, 1991, 5 p.m. Use of Pine continued Motion to Defer YEAS: NAYS: Proposals Audit Recommendation Motion YEAS: NAY: Student Truancy Supt.' s Report taped for the Board members who had not attended the meeting. She reported on the decision to asked for written proposals from those wishing to lease the building with a deadline set for August 14. She explained that the press release had gone out from the Superintendent's office on July 19, and that it was hoped that action would be taken by the Board at the regular meeting in August. Rev. Johnson moved to defer action until the August Board meeting. Mrs. Blackstone seconded the motion. After discussion by the Board, it was decided that this item would be tabled until all necessary information was received by the Board in order for action to be taken. Blackstone,Denton,Hamilton,Johnson,Mitchell None (Dupins and Harrison absent) Rev. Johnson requested that copies of the submitted proposals be sent to the Board the week-end following the deadline. Mr. Hamilton called on Mr. Smith to make his recommendation to the Board resulting from the 1989-90 audit. Mr. Smith explained that with the Board's direction at the last regular me~ting, he had talked with Mr. Mike Cobb, the District's auditor, and felt the best procedure was to hire Mr. Cobb on an hourly basis to work with and advise the bookkeeping department before decisions are reached on its future needs. Mr. Smith reported that Mr. Cobb had estimated he would need to work two weeks'now with another fifty hours spr~ad throughout the year as a maximum, with his rate at $45 per hour. He recommended approval by the Board. Rev. Johnson so moved with Mrs. Mitchell seconding the motion. Blackstone,Denton,Hamilton,Johnson,Mitchell None (Dupins and Harrison absent) Action Items-New Business First item to consider under new business was action on student truancy--Act 867 of 1989\". Mr. Hamilton called on Mr. Smith for his recommendation. Mr. Smith referred to the recommendations from the discipline committee in which one was for truant officers, so the District had decided to enter into an agreement with the North Little Rock Police Department (under Act 867 of 1989) for the purpose of trying to curtail student truancy. He called attention to a memo from Dana Chadwick, Director of Secondary Education, con-taining procedures for the implementation of plans to A-3 Minutes, Regular Board Meeting page 4 Tuesday, July 23, 1991, 5 p.rn. Student Truancy continued Supt.' s Recommendation Motion Board Supt.'s Report YEAS: NAYS: Drug Testing YEAS: NAYS: ASBA Fees YEAS: NAYS: A-4 keep the students in school. He referred to the police checking students seen out of school during reaular school hours\nand if do not have a pass, being~trar.sported to a designated location, such as the alternative school. Mr. Smith explained that the procedures will be looked at and possibly defined, but that action needed to be taken by the Board in order for the information to be included in the student handbook. He recommended that the North Little Rock School District enter into an agreement with the Police Department for the purpose of curtailing student truancy with future refining procedures. Rev. Johnson so moved with Mrs. Mitchell seconding the motion. Discussion by the Board included plans for vehicles driven by the students apprehended\nparents who work accompanying students\nphoto I.D.\ngetting the information into the handbooks and to the newspapers. Mr. Smith reported that cameras for taking photos for I. D. had been donated to the District\nthat he would be making recommendations concerning truant officers to the Board in the near future\nand that he had discussed these plans with the police department. Blackstone,Denton,Hamilton,Johnson,Mitchell None (Dupins and Harrison absent) Next item concerned drug testing for employees driving school vehicles. Mr. Smith asked that the Board approve the concept with the view of approving a policy at a later meeting for preemployment testing for transportation, maintenance, and operation staff. He explained that random testing would be considered for those already employed by the District. Mrs. Denton moved to accept the Superintendent's recommendation to secure a policy for drug testing those driving District vehicles. Mrs. Blackstone seconded the motion. Blackstone,Denton,Hamilton,Johnson,Mitchell None (Dupins and Harrison absent) Mr. Smith asked the Board to consider the 1991-1992 membership fees in the Arkansas School Boards Association. He called attention to the amount due, $1,210, as listed in the agenda. He, recommended approval. Rev. Johnson so moved with Mrs~ Mitchell seconding the motion. Blackstone,Denton,Hamilton,Johnson,Mitchell None (Dupins and Harrison absent) Minutes, Regular Board Meeting page 5 ~ Tuesday, July 23, 1991, 5 p.m. Purchasing Program YEAS: NAYS: Personnel Report YEAS: NAYS: Bids YEAS: NAYS: New Format Next, Mr. Hamilton called on Doyne Ward to explain the cooperative purchasing program for Board consideration. Mr. Ward called attention to the recent action taken at the 1991 session of the Arkansas Legislature enacting Act 759, creating a new recycling purchasing program for all cities, counties, and school districts for paper products. He explained that no fee was required for membership in the Cooperative Purchasing Program, and the District would not be obligated to purchase from the State Purchasing Program if a cheaper price was found. He recommended Board approval of the Resolution to comply with Act 749. Rev. Johnson so moved with Mrs. Mitchell seconding the motion. Blackstone,Denton,Hamilton,Johnson,Mitchell None (Dupins and Harrison absent) Mr. Hamilton called upon James Morris, Director of Personnel, to present the personnel report and to include all recommendations for certified and classified changes at one time. Mr. Morris called attention to the certified and classified resignations, certified, administrative, and classified transfers\nand new staff members. He recommended approval of the personnel report. Rev. Johnson so moved, with Mrs. Denton seconding the motion. Blackstone,Denton,Hamilton,Johnson,Mitchell None (Dupins and Harrison absent) Mr. Hamilton asked Mr. Ward to present the bids. Mr. Ward called attention to those listed in the agenda, plus one additional bid for ramps and walks at the stadium from Hollis Construction Company in the amount of $11,600. The other bids included Xerographic paper, video equipment\ndistrict handbook\ndistrict forms\nchain link fence\nand the excavation/fence removal. Mr. Ward recommended Board approval of the specified bid. (The bids will be included with permanent minutes.) Rev. Johnson moved to accept the recommendation of Mr. Ward on the specified bids. Mrs. Mitchell seconded the motion. Blackstone,Denton,Hamilton,Johnson,Mitchell None (Dupins and Harrison absent) Mrs. Mitchell expressed appreciation for the new format for reporting the bids. A-5 Minutes, Regular Board Meeting page 6 Tuesday, July 23, 1991, 5 p.rn. Use of Buildings YEAS: NAYS: Monthly Bills Questions About Bills YEAS: NAYS: Monthly Reports YEAS: NAYS: Letter of Congrats Discipline Report A-6 Mr. ward presented one request for the use cf buildings-Junior League of North Little Rock requesting use of East Campus auditorium for the Red Stocking Follies of 1992, April 22 through April 25. He recommended Board approval. Mrs. Mitchell so moved, with Mrs. Denton seconding the motion. Blackstone,Denton,Hamilton,Johnson,Mitchell None (Dupins and Harrison absent) Mr. Hamilton called on Donald Watkins to present the bills for Board consideration. Mr. Watkins called attention to the listing in the agenda submitted for Board consideration. He recommended Board approval. Rev. Johnson so moved, with Mrs. Denton seconding the motion. Questions by the Board included the bill of $6,550.54 to the Excelsior Hotel, which was for an Outstanding Student Recognition Program, sponsored by the State Department of Education, paid through the District\nand the bill to the Lit~le Rock School District for Magnet Schools and students, $307,398.84. Blackstone,Denton,Hamilton,Johnson,Mitchell None (Dupins and Harrison absenl) Next, Mr. Watkins submitted the regular monthly administrative reports for the Board's approval. He called attention to the minus figure shown under Instruction: Materials and Other--$425,051--on the Expenditure Report. He explained that this had resulted from the purchase of textbooks\nthe comped program\nand the schools changing format for spending funds. Mrs. Denton moved to accept the reports a.s presented. Mrs. Blackstone seconded the motion. Blackstone,Denton,Hamilton,Johnson,Mitchell None (Dupins and Harrison absent) Information Items Mr. Hamilton called attention to the letter from Governor Clinton congratulating Elizabeth Fulton, a high school teacher, for being selected as a state-level awardee in the Natio~al Science Foundation. Mr. Hamilton called on Bobby Acklin to present the discipline report for 1990-91. Mr. Acklin called attention to a handout compiled to comply with a court order, including the number of incidents (suspensions, etc.), and the number of students involved by school. Minutes, Regular Board Meeting page 7 Tuesday, July 23, 1991, 5 p.m. Meetings of Board Motion to Adjourn YEAS: NAYS: Adjourr.ment Mr. Hamilton called attention to the next regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, August 27, 1991, 5 p.m., and the budget workshop set for Tuesday, August 6, at 5:30 p.m. As this concluded the business of the agenda, Mr. Hamilton called for a motion to adjourn. Mrs. Mitchell so moved, with Mrs. Denton seconding the motion. Blackstone, Denton,Hamilton,Johnson,Mitchell None (Dupins and Harrison absent} Mr. Hamilton declared the meeting duly adjourned at 6:10 p.m. Lynn Hamilton, President Pat Blackstone, Acting Secretary Visitors ' Mr. Hamilton opened the meeting for anyone in the audience wishing to address the Board. No one approached the Board. A-7 NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT Office of the Superintendent MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING, BOARD OF EDUCATION Administration Building, 2700 Poplar Street Tuesday, August 6, 1991, 5:30 p.~. A special meeting of the North Little Rock Board of Education was held on Tuesday, August 6, 1991, 5:40 p.m., in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 2700 Poplar Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Lynn Hamilton. Present Absent Others Present Purpose of the Meeting Food Service Budget ROLL CALL Lynn Hamilton, President Mable Mitchell, Vice President Dixie Harrison, Secretary Emily Denton, Member  Prentice Dupins, Member J. w. Johnson, Member Pat Blackstone, Member James Smith, Superintendent and Treasurer of the District\nBobby Acklin, Assistant Superintendent for Student Affairs\nMable Bynum, Assistant Superintendent for Desegregation\nGene Jones, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction\nDonald Watkins, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services\nseveral other staff members, members of the press, and Bettye Albright, Secretary to the Superintendent, were also present. Mr. Hamilton called attention to the purpose of the special meeting--consideration of proposed food service budget for 1991-92\nconsideration of proposal for engineering studies for energy grant applications\nand consideration of the proposed policy for pre-employment drug testing. He asked that one item be added--an executive session to hear a personnel matter. This was mutually agreed to by the other members of the Board. Mr. Hamilton called upon Superintendent Smith to present the proposed food service budget for 1991-92. Mr. Smith called attention to the budget as prepared by James Pearson, Director of School Food Services. He explained that action A-8 Minutes, Regular Board Meeting page 2 Tuesday, August 6, 1991, 5:30 p.m. Budget continued Question by Board YEAS: NAYS: Engineering Studies YEAS: NAYS: Preemployment Drug Testing Policy YEAS: NAYS: Executive Session was needed due to the time factor in getting forms printed and information to patrons concerning the price increase proposed for next school year. Mr. Smith recommended approval of the budget including the price increases for lunch and breakfast. Mrs. Harrison so moved with Mrs. Denton seconding the motion. Upon questioning by the Board, the Administration reported that the reasons for the price increases was for salaries and an increase in commodities. Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) Next, Mr. Smith presented proposals from the maintenance department for engineering studies necessary to apply for energy grants. He explained that the previous engineering studies had been used for previous applications. He called attention to the two proposals with the low quote from Goodman Engineers, Inc. being recommended. Mrs. Denton moved to accept the proposal as presented. Mrs. Harrison seconded the motion. Denton,Dupins,Harnilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) Mr. Hamilton asked Mr. Smith to present the proposed policy for pre-employment drug testing. Mr. Smith called attention to the material from the District's attorney, Steve Jones, concerning a policy for pre-employment drug testing, with plans for random testing for those already employed by the District who drive District vehicles-transportation, maintenance, operation, and the Superintendent of Schools--in the future. Mr. Smith recommended Board approval of the suggested policy/procedures. Mrs. Harrison moved to accept the plans as presented. Mrs. Denton seconded the motion. Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) At 5:45 p.m., Mr. Hamilton adjourned the meeting into executive session to consider a personnel matter. Open Session The Board reconvened into open session at 6:40 p.m. Motion to Adjourn YEAS: NAYS: As no action was taken, Mrs. Mitchell moved to adjourn. Mrs. Harrison seconded the motion. Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Hatrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) t Minutes,. Regular Board Meeting page 3 Tuesday, August 6, 1991, 5:30 p.m. Adjournment Mr. Hamilton declared the meeting adjourned into workshop session at 6:45 p.m. Lynn Hamilton, President Dixie Harrison, Secretary A-10 I. II. III. IV. v. NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOO~ DISTRICT Office of the Superintendent AGENDA REGULAR MEETING, BOARD OF EDUCATION Administration Building, 2700 Poplar Street Tuesday, September 24, 1991, 5 p.m. CALL TO ORDER, Lynn Hamilton, President !~\"VOCATION, Justin Green, Sixth Grade Student from Park Hill, son of Tommy and Deborah Green FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Lynn Hamilton, President Mable Mitchell, Vice President Dixie Harrison, Secretary Pat Blackstone, Member Emily Denton, Member Prentice Dupins, Member J. w. Johnson, Member RECOGNITION OF PEOPLE/EVENTS/PROGRAMS A. North Little Rock's 1991-92 Teacher of the Year-Judy Pierson, Baring Cross CCE Coordinator B. Superintendent's Honor Roll--S. Bolling  Greg Daniels, Director, Computer Services . Liz Fulton, Teacher, NLRHS WEST Campus  Suzie Patrick, NLRHS Volunteer VI. DISPOSITION OF MINUTES OF PRIOR MEETING(S) A. Tuesday, August 27, 1991, 5:00 p.m. (Regular) PAGE A-1 B. Thursday, September 5, 1991, 5:30 p.m. (Spec.) PAGE A-11 VII. ACTION ITEMS--UNFINISHED BUSINESS None Agendp, Regular Board Meeting  page 2 ., Tuesday, September 24, 1991, 5:00 p.m. VIII. ACTION ITEMS--NEW BUSINESS A. Consider Reorganization'of the Board--Chairman Hamil ton PAGE C-1 B. Consider Designation of the Superintendent as Treasurer of the District--Chairman PAGE C-1 c. Consider Designation of the Assistant Superintendent for Business Services as Ex Officio Financial S~cretary-- Chairman PAGE C-1 D. Consider Policy Changes--Policy CCC, Salary Deductions\nCEA, Sick Leave\nCEAA, Sick Leave Bank\nCEE, Military Leave\nCFEA, Compensatory Time for Teachers\nCFF, Substitute Teachers\nCFR, Tobacco Use by Employees\nCGF, Notification to Teachers\nand DBBB, Secondary Organization--Resulting from Negotiations--Smith (Second Reading) PAGE 8-1 E. Consider Policy Changes on FAC, Attendance Requirements\nand CEJ, Holidays--Smith (Second Reading) PAGE B-24  F. Consider Approval of Special Education Budget Application--D. Watkins PAGE D-1 G. Consider Textbook Adoption Cornmittee--G. Jones PAGE I-1 H. Consider Chapter I Improvement Plan--Jones PAGE I-2 I. Consider Approval of Teacher of To~~orrow Concept--Bynurn J. Consider Employment of Personnel--Morris K. Consider Items on Bid List--D. Ward A. Stack Chairs L. Consider Requests for Use of Ruildings--Ward M. Consider Revision of Building Fee Schedule-Ward PAGE P-1 PAGE -R--1- FAGE S-1 PAGE S-4 N. Consider Administrative Salary Schedule and Classified Salary Schedule--Smith o. Consider Payment of Regular Bi11s--Watkins P. Consider Monthly Administrative Reports-Watkins PAGE T-1 PAGE T-11 Agenda, R~gular Board Meeting page 3 Tuesday, September 24, 1991, 5:00 p.m. IX. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS A. Letter notifying Liz Fulton, Biology Teacher at the West Campus, of being selected for Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching. PAGE 2:l_ B. Letter from STEP, Inc. PAGE .kl_ c. Letter frcm Representative Ray Thornton on ?reject Even Start Grant. PAGE .J.:L D. Annual Report to Public on Standards--Jones X. CALENDAR OF EVENTS A. Next Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting--Tuesday, October 22, 1991, 5:00 p.rn. B. Fall Regional Meeting of ASBA at HLRHS East Campus on Thursday, October 3, 1991, 6:30 p.m. c. The National Co~mittee for School Desegregation Region VI Conference at the LR Hilton October 31-November 1. XI . ADJOURNMENT XII. VISITORS .. . ., NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT Office of the Superintendent MINUTES REGULAR MEETING, BOARD OF EDUCATION Administration Building, 2700 Poplar Street Tuesday, August 27, 1991, 5 p.m. The North Littl~ Rock Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, August 27, 1991, at 5 p.m., in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 2700 Poplar Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Lynn Hamilton. The invocation was given by Doyne Ward, Director of Purchasing, with the flag salute following. Present Absent Others Present Agenda Changed Roll Call Lynn Hamilton, President Mable Mitchell, Vice President , Dixie Harrison, Secretary Pat Blackstcne, Member Emily Denton, Member Prentice Dupins, Member J. w. Johnson, Member None Mr. James Smith, Superintendent/Treasurer of District\nMable Bynum, Assistant Superintendent for Desegregaticn\nBobby Acklin, Assistant Superintendent for Student Affairs\nGene Jones, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction\nDonald Watkins, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services\nJames Morris, Director of Personnel\nDoyne Ward, Director of Purchasing\nJerry Massey, Dire-:tor of School Plant Services\nDana Chadwick, Director of Secondary Education\nseveral other staff members, members of the CTA\npatrons of the District\nmembers of the press, television stations\nand Bettye Albright, Secretary to the Superintendent, were also pre~ent. Mr. Hamilton asked for a change in the agenda--thc item under informatior.al items for a report on negotiations to be placed undez action items--unfinished business--as item B.l. This was mutually agreed to by the members of the Board. A-1 Minutes, Regular Beard Meeting page 2 Tuesday, August 27, 1990, 5 p.rn. Classmates Update on Program New Partners Minutes of 7/23/91 and 8/6/91 Approved YEAS: NAYS: School Resource Officer Program Report on Trip A-2 Mr. Hamilton returned to the printed crder of the agenda, asking Scharmel Bolling, Coordinator of Information Services, to present the new classmates for the District. Ms. Bolling updated the Board on the classmates program in the District, reporting that since 1986, starting with two partners, it had grown to 34. She also reported on the total number of hours given and the monetary assistance received by the District through the program. Ms. Bolling introduced two representatives from Southwestern Bell and Ms. Esther Crawford, Director of Elementary Education, on the new classmates program with the Yellow Pages for grades two through six. Rev. Johnson presented certificates to those involved. Disposition of Minutes Mr. Hamilton called for the disposition of the minutes for the regular m~eting on Tuesday, July 23, 1991, 5 p.m. and the special meeting on Tuesday, August 6, 1991, 5:30 p.m. As there were no correct..ions, Mrs. Harrison moved to accept both sets of minutes as printed in the agenda. Mrs. Mitchell seconded the motion. Blackstone,Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None Action Iterns--Unfinished Business Mr. Smith presented the Administration's recommendation for a school resource officer at the two high school campuses for a high school crime stopperb program. He reported on a trip taken by several city representatives, including members of the police department, along with schooi representatives--the two high school principals and the director of secondary education--to Grand Prairie and Arlington, Texas, to view a similar program at the schools tht~re. Mr. Smith called on Dana Chadwick to report on the trip. Mr. Chadwick explained the purpose of the trip and the planned program as a type of pro activity measure--that two officers had been selected by Chief Nolan--Gary Canady and Frank White--who, it was felt, would work well with the young people on the campuses. He reported that this would be the first progr~ of its kind in Arkansas if approved by the Board. Mr. Chadwick referred to the job description listed in the agenda, citing safety and citizenship, for goals of the program. Minutes, Regular Board Meeting .. p'age 3 Tuesday, August 27, 1990, 5 p.m. Supt.' s Meetings Mayor/ Chief of Police Approval Board Questions Chief/ Mayor's Responses Board Discui.\nsion on Funds Race of Officers Discussed Supt.'s Recommendation/ E:\u0026lt;ecutive Session Mr. Smith reported on his meeting with Chief Nolan and Mayor Hays and a meeting held with students, parents, community leaders, and Board member, Mable Mitchell, who all had indicated positive feelings about the program . .Mayor Hays endorsed the program concept and also the two officers chosen for the positicns. Chief Nolan felt the prcgram would present a positive image for the police officers to the students and the public, as the crime stoppers program had been which was started to aid the police department during the past year. Chief Nolan also brought up the possibility of a new program DARE (drugs, etc.) for the lower grades in the future. He reported to the Board that the two officers would report to Captain Johnson of the police department and the school principal. Questions by the Board included whether or not the officers would be in uniform, would carry a gun, and the funding. Chief Nolan explained that it would be optional whether the officers wore a uniform or not, but that it was necessary for them to carry firearms at all times. Mayor Hays explained that it was hoped that the City and the District could share the cost on an equal basis  for the two officers' salary. The Board asked Mr. Smith if the money was available, and Mr. Smith explained that he felt the program was important enough to try and secure funds through a grant\nor if necessary, he \\,\nOuld solicit the necessary money from the community. It was asked by the Board if both officers being white would be objected to by the black community. Mrs. Mitchell, who had met with the group, reported en this being discussed, but that she had been assured that the two officers being recommended had no bias and were veteran officers who appeared would be a~le to handle the program regardless of race or gender. Other members of the Board expressed concern for this situation and the sensitivity of the officers in charge. Mr. Smith recommended approval of the program. Mr. Dupins asked fer the Board to adjourn into executive session to consider a personnel mutter. The Board went into executive session at 5:40 p.m. and returned at 5:55 p.m. Mr. Hamilton called for a motion concerning the crime stoppers program and resource officers at the high school campuses as recommended by Sup~rintendent Smith. A-3 Minutes, Regular Board Meeting page 4 Tuesday, August 27, 1990, 5 p.m. Motion YEAS: NAYS: Use of Pir,e Recommendation Eoard Discussion STEP'S Withdrawal Board Response Question YEAS: NAYS: Negos. A-4 Rev. Johnsen moved to accept the recommendation from Superintendent Smith with the proviso that, at the end of the semester, the program would be evaluated to see if the District wished to continue. Mrs. Blackstone seconded the motion. Blackstcne,Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Jchnson,Mitchell None Next item for Board consideration was the use of Pine Elementary Building. Mr. Smith reminded the Boord that the public hearing had been held and proposals had been received and sent to the Board for consideration. He asked that Mrs. Mitchell make her recommendation to the Board. Mrs. Mitchell reported on studying the proposals, tolking with the people in the Eastgate area, holding meetings, to see what is wanted by the people of the area, as directed by Judge Wright. She recommended that the three groups, who had presented proposals to the Board, meet with the Administration to work out a compromise on the use of Pine, Rev. Johnson seconded th~ motion, with the stipulation that the District attorney be involved in the finalization of the agreement with the groups. Board discussion involved concern of the three groups being able to utilize the sam~ building without conflicts\nspace consideration\nservices rendered by the grcups\nduplication of services\nequal distribution of the school\ndiversity of community over services available to different groups and ages\nconcern about Administr~tion working on the compromise\nand possibility of STEP not wanting to be included under these conditions. Mr. Hamilton asked the representative of STEP if they were still opposed to sharing the facility, and Mrs. Sevier said they would not be interested under the conditions of the recommendation. The Board regretted STEP's decision to not share in the use of the building, but that if others requested to be included in the future, it would be considered. Mr. Dupins called for the question. Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell Blackstone Mr. Hamilton called upcn Mr. Smith to make a repcrt on the progress of negotiations on salaries. Minute:,, Regular Board Meeting .. page 5 Tuesday, August 27, 1990, 5 p.m. Report by Supt. Board Discussicn Deadline Motion on Impasse Beard Discu5sion 'l'rust F'und Law CTA Remarks Board Direction Motion Withdrawn Break Mr. Smith regretted the misinformation that had gctten out concerning salaries. He reported the two negotiating teams were close to solving the problem, and hoped to resolve the situation in a short period of time. Board members discussed the teachers not having raises and contracts by the time school started\ngoing to impasse\nbad coromunications with people not being informed\nnegotiating in good faith\nCTA representing all teachers by the Agreement with the Board\nintention of the law to get the trust fund money to the teachers as soon as possible\nboth teams completing the negotiation process as quickly as possible\nsetting a deadline to complete negotiations or go to impasse\nand teachers, teaching, not worried about finances. Mr. Hamilton discussed setting a deadline for the salary negotiations to be completed. Mrs. Denton moved that the Board declare impasse one week frcrn tonight if agreement has not been reached by the two teams ready to bring to the Board for approval. Seconded by Mrs. Blackstone. Additional discussion by the Board included allowing the two teams to continue negotiations in good faith\nclarification cf the trust fund money and its distribution\nand negating the negotiations process. Superintendent Smith referred to the law which states that the money will be distributed equally unless the majority of the teachers and Board vote otherwise. He felt the teams were close to agreement. Ms. Sheehan also agreed that the teams were close\nthat the meeting today had been ccngenial\nthat the held up was looking at cost figures by both groups\nand asked for faith in the teams. The Board directed the Board team to negotiate in good faith and asked the CTA team to do the same and to come to an agreement without going to impasse. Mrs. Denton withdrew her motion, and Mrs. Blackstone withdrew her second. The Board took a ten minute break, reconvening at 7:05 p.m. A-5 Minutes, Regular Board Meeting page 6 Tuesday, August 27, 1990, 5 p.m. Policy Changes Policy Changes thru Negos./ First Reading Motion Discussion on Policy CFR CTA Response Board nesponse CTA' s Question on CFF Question YE/\\S: NAYS: Two Additional Policy Changes/ First Reading YEAS: NAYS: A-6 Action Items--New Business Mr. Hamilton culled upon Hr. Smith to present recomrnended policy changes resulting from negotiations. Mr. Smith present the following policies for Board approval on the first reaoing: CCC, Salary Deductions\nCEA, Sick Leave\nCEAA, Sick Leave Bank\nCEE, Military Leave\nCFEA, Compensatory Time for Teac_hers\nCFF, Substitute Teachers\nCFR, Tobacco Use by Employees\nCGF, Notification to Teachers\nand DBBB, Secondary Organization. Rev. Johnson moved to approve the recommended changes for the policies listed for the first reading. Mrs. Blackstone seconded the motion. Discussion involved Policy CFR, Tobacco Use by Employees. Mr. Smith explained to the Board that this was a negotiated item, but if it was not workable, it could be brought back to the table another time. Ms. Sheehan reported on the survey taken and the results studied by a committee before a recommendation was made. Board discussed the number involved\na compromise\nif all employees were involved\nt=xtreme measures of policy, and support. Ms. Sheehan called attention to Policy CFF, Substitute Teachers, in that it was not like the one signed off on by the two teams. It was explained that the only other change had been a requirement from the Federal Government. Vote was called for. Blackstone,Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,H~rrison,Johnson,Mitchell None Next item for consideration was two additional policy changes--FAC, Attendance Requirements, and CEJ, Holidays. Mr. Smith explained that the age limit had been changed from 17 to 18 for school attendance and that Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday had been added to the policy for  District-wide observance. He recommended Board approval on the first reading. Rev. Johnson so moved with Mrs. Harrison seconding the motion. Blackstone,Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None Minut~s, Regular Board Meeting .. p'age 7 Tuesday, August 27, 1990, 5 p.m. Policy CFS/ Second Reading YEAS: NAYS: Textbook Adoption YEAS: NAYS: Energy Grant Discussion YEAS: KAYS: Personnel Vacancies YEAS: NAYS: Next, Mr. Smith presented Policy CFS--Drug Testing--for Board approval on the second reading. Mrs. Harrison mcved to accept Policy CFS--Drug Testing--as presented by Superintendent Smith en the second reading. Mr. Dupins seconded the motion. Blackstone,Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None Mr. Hamilton called on Gene Jones to present the recommended textbook adoption. Mr. Jones reminded the Board that at the time other secondary textbooks had been adopted, the committee delayed a decision on the Arkansas History Textbook, because only one textbook was available for review. He explained that the Committee met on August 20 and selecttd those listed in the agenda. He recorornended Board approval. (These will be included with permanent minutes.) Blackstone,Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None Mr. Hamilton called on Jerry Massey, Director of School Plant Services, to present his recommendation on an energy grant. Mr. Massey explained that the funcs would be spent at the East Campus Main Building, Lakewood Middle, and Rose City Middle Schools, with $114,000 for in-kind labor for the District. Mrs. Harrison moved to approve the energy grant as presented by Mr. Massey. Mrs. Mitchell seconded the motio~. Discussion included the possibility of applying for a loan from the Revolving Loan Fund for the District's cash part of this project, $162,888\nthe energy savings the District would receive in less than five years\nand the age of the buildings involved. Blackstone,Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None Mr. Hami:~ton called on James Morris to present the personnel report for the Board's consideration. Mr. Morris called attention to the resignations, new hires, and the transfer~. He also reported on two vacancies--one certified and one classified, which he felt would be filled quickly. He recommended Board approval of the various activities of the personnel departme:nt. Mrs. Blackstone so moved with Mrs. Denten seconding the motion. Upon questioning by the Board, Mr. Morris reported that the certified position was a special education spot at Ridgercad Middle School and the classified spot was at Rose City Middle School for an aide. Blackstone,Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None A-7 Minutes, Regular Board Meeting page 8 Tuesday, August 27, 1990, 5 p.m. Bids YEAS: NAYS: Use of Equipment Use of Facilities YEAS: NAYS: School Budget Concerns of Board Supt.' s Remarks Questicn YEAS: NAYS: A-8 Mr. Hamilton called on Doyne Ward to present the items on the bid list. Mr. Ward called attenticn tc one bid on television equipment, recommending the low bid on all items. Rev. Johnson so moved with Mrs. Mitchell seconding the motion. Blackstone,Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None It was asked what the equipment would be used for, and Mr. Ward reported for TV broadcasting. Mr. Ward presented one request for use of District facilities--UALR to use West Campus for the Off-Campus Credit Program. He recow.mended Board approval. Mrs. Denton so moved with Mrs. Harrison seconding the motion. Blackstone,Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Jchnson,Mitchell None Mr. Hamilton called on Donald Watkins to present the school budget for 1991-92. Mr. Watkins called attention to the budget material being sent to the Board prior to the meeting. He explained that some areas had been reduced and transferred since the budget workshop, such as desegregation, instruction. etc. The proposed budget showed receipts of $35,630,385 and expenditures of $36,203,434. Mr. Watkins warned the Board of the seriousness of the tight budget. Rev. Johnson moved to approve the budget as presented by Mr. Watkins. Mrs. Denton seconded the motion. Concerns expressed by the Board were elementary music books\ncopying machines in the schools\nreduction of contingency fund\nmillage rededication acted on by the Courts\nand being covered on the appeal for millage rededication. Mr. Smith talked of money being earmarked\nenrollment for the year being down again--loss of 7 4 stud~nts, which will affect the district next year with a revenue loss of approximately $150,000\nand the need for maintenance on several school buildings. Mr. Hamilton called for the vote on acceptance of the school budget for 1991-92. Blackstone,Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None Minutes, Regular Beard Meeting page 9 Tuesday, August 27, 1990, 5 p.m. Monthly Bills YE1'.S: NAYS: Monthly Reports New Format YEAS: NAYS: Summer Schoel ROPES Opening of School Calendar/ Motion to Adjourn YEAS: NAYS: -- - ------- Mr. Hamilton called on Mr. Watkins to present the monthly bills for the Board's consideration. Mr. Watkins called attention to the listing in the agenda, and recorr.mended approval. Mrs. Harrison so moved with Rev. Johnson seconding the motion. Blackstcne ,Denton ,Dupins, llumil ton, Harrison, Johnson ,Mitchell None Next, Mr. Watkins called attention to the regular monthly administrative reports, citing a mistake on the summary of expenditures of over $800,000 on Capital Outlay item. He reported that this money had not been spent as shown. He submitted the reports for Board approval. Rev. Johnson so moved, and Mrs. Harrison seconded the motion. Upon questioning by the Board, Mr. Watkins explained that the new format for reporting will be used at the September meeting. Blackstone,Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Jchnson,Mitchell None Mr. Hamilton called on Gene Jones to make a report on the summer school activities. Mr. Jones reported that over 1,000 students attended the various summer schools~-Chapter I for first and third grade students at North Heights, kindergarten at Pike View, and a pre-kindergarten program at six elementary schools\nsecondary surr.mer programs at the West Campus and Ridgeroad Middle Scheel, with a seventh grade transition program at each middle school. He e::plained that a report on the QUES'r program for gifted and talented students will be presented at a 1ater time. Mr. Jones called attention to several pictures on the wall showing students participating in the Ferndale 4-H ROPES Course. This was part of the transition program held at each midale school for seventh grade students. The Board e,:pressed appreciation to Mr. Jones for a good well done. Superintendent Smith reported on the beginning of school expressing appreciation to the staff for a smooth opening. Mr. Hamilton called attention to the next regular meeting set fer Tuesday, September 24, 1991, 5 p.m., and called for a motion to adjourn. Rev. Johnson so moved with Mr. Dupins seconding the motion. Blackstone,Denton,Dupins,Aamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell NcnE:! A-9 Minutes, Regular Board Meeting page 10 Tuesday, August 27, 1990, 5 p.m. AdjournmE.nt Mr. Hamilton declared the meeting duly adjcurr,ed at 8:00 p.m. Lynn Hamilton, President D1::i1: Har:r i son, Secretary Visitors A-10 Mr. Hamilton opened the meeting up to those in the audience wishing tc address the Board. No one approached the Board, but Mrs. Blackstone remarked about the cooperation between the East and West Campuses and the use cf the TV stations. NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT Office of the Superintendent MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING, BOARD OF EDUCATION Administration Building, 2700 Poplar Street Thursday, September 5, 1991, 5:30 p.m. A special meeting of the North Little Rock Board of Education was held on Thursday, Septen~er 5, 1991, 5:30 p.m., in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 2700 Poplar Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Lynn Hamilton. Present Absent Others Present Purpcse of Meeting Salary Schedule CTA' s Position Roll Call Lynn Hamilton, President Pat Blackstone, Acting Secretary Emily Denton, Member (arrived 5:40 p.m.) Prentice Dupins, Membe.r J. w. Johnson, Member Mable Mitchell, Vice President Dixie Harrison, Secretary James Smith, Superintendent/Treasurer of Di5trict\nBobby Acklin, Assistant Superintendent for Student Affairs\nMable Bynum, Assistant Sup~rintendent for Desegregation\nGene Jones, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction\nDonald Watkins, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services\nJames Morris, Director of Personnel\nDoyne ward, Director of Purchasing\nseveral other staff members, representatives cf the CTA\nmembers of the press\nano Bettye Albright, Secretary to the Superintendent, were also present. Mr. Hamilton explained that the purpose of the special board meeting was to consider the teachers salary schedule for 1991-92. Mr. Hamilton called upon Superintendent Smith to make his recommendation. Mr. Smith called attention to the salary schedule negotiated between the CTA and Board teams. He recommended Board approval. Mr. Hamilton called upon Nancy Sheehan, President of the North Little Rock Classrocm Teachers Association. Mrs. Sheehan referred to a letter hand-delivered during the day to the Board and the Superintendent stating that the contract language and 5alary schedule had been ratified by the general membership of the CTA. A-11 Minutes, Regular Board Meeting page 2 Thursday, September 5, 1991, 5:30 p.m. Vote of Teachers CTA Disagreed Supt.' s Remarks Motion Board Member Statement A-12 Mr. Smith called attention to the law concerning the distribution of the trust fund money in that a vote of the teachers was required. He reported on talking with the attorney from the State Department of Education and the attorney from the Arkansas School Boards Asscciation who both said that the District needed to have a vote of ~he majority of the teachers on the recommended salary schedule involving the trust fund money and its distribution if done uneq~ally. Ms. Sheehan disagreed about a vote being necessary~ legal counsel for the CTA said where a negotiation agreement is used, it is not required--only where the district's use a personnel policy committee. Mr. Smith again restated the advice he had been given and stated that the Legislature had stipulated the distributicn of the trust fund money would be agreed to by a majority vote of teh teachers. He felt docu mentation would be needed later on when the District was audited. He felt the outcome would be the same, so suggested the schedule be adopted at this time and the matt~r of the vote be considered before the end of the year. Mrs. Denton moved to accept the proposed salary schedule as presented by Superintendent Smith. Rev. Johnson seconded the motion. Mr. Dupins asked for clarification of the motion in that it was for the printed schedule presented to the Board. Mr. Hamilton agreed that this was the intent of the motion. Mrs. Blackstone asked to make a statement concerning the trust fund money so that it would appear in the record. She felt the money was intended to be spread across the board so that all teachers would get approximately $4,000 raise, and that it was done that way in districts that do not have a Negotiation:, Agre,.?ment. She W3~ concerned that the District already had one of the lowest starting salaries in the state and with this schedule it would be difficult to recruit new minority teachers, and to be competitive with the other districts in Pulaski County, Mrs. Blackstone also expressed concern about the press the District received during negotiations and the derogatory remarks made bY, the CTA. She also expressed concern about not being able to listen to the tapes in order to hear the ses~ions and to know personally what took place in the meetings. Minutes, Regular Board Meeting pcge 3' Thursday, September 5, 1991, 5:30 p.rn. Bd. Member Statement continued Question YEAS: NAYS: Impasse Items Supt.'s Remarks Motion to Adjourn Adjournment Mrs. Blackstone explained that she was pleased about those receiving the good raises but would have liked to have seen more put at the beginning level. As there were no other remarks by the Board of the CTA, Mr. Hamilton called for the question. Blackstone, Denton, Dupins, Hamilton, Johnson None (Harrison and Mitchell absent) Mr. Hamilton called attentien to the impasse items from the CTA and the Beard, and asked Mr. Smith to comment. Mr. Smith reported that the impasse items from the CTA included salary schedules (CCA)\ntuition reimbursement for teache1:s (CDI)\npersonal leave (CEB)\nextracurricular duties of teachers (CFEB)\nteacher authority (CHA)\nand working hours for instructional staff (CFA)\nand from the Beard Blue  Cross/Blue Shield Insurance. He explained that since these had not been resolved during the negotiations sessions that the procedure listed in the Professional Negotiation for an Advisory Board consisting of three individuals to help resolve these items would be appointed as soon as possible. Mr. Smith reported that the teachers would receive their raises in the October 1 pay check and that a recommendation on the administrators and classified employees salaries would be made some time next week. Mrs. Blackstone moved to adjourn, and Mr. Dupins seconded the motion. Mr. Hamiltcn declared the meeting adjourned a~ 5:55 p.m. Lynn Hamilton, President Pat Blackstone, Acting Secretary A-13 ' I' ,. NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT Office of the Superintendent AGENDA REGULAR MEETING, BOARD OF EDUCATION Administration Building, 2700 Poplar Street Tuesday, October 22, 1991, 5 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER, Mable Mitchell, President II. INVOCATION, Alexia Glover, 5th Grade Student from Redwood, Grandmother, Mrs. Alexander III. FLAG SALUTE IV. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Mable Mitchell, President Prentice Dupins, Vice President . Pat Blackstone, Secretary Emily Denton, Member Lynn Hamilton, Member Dixie Harrison, Member J. W. Johnson, Member V. RECOGNITION OF PEOPLE/EVENTS/PROGRAMS A. Special Presentation--M. Mitchell B. Superintendent's Honor Roll--S. Bolling . Suzie Patrick, NLRHS Volunteer . . Maria Bryant, Second Grade Teacher, Crestwood . Cornelius Burton, Worker, NLR Stadium VI. DISPOSITION OF MINUTES OF PRIOR MEETING(S) A. Tuesday, September 24, 1991, 5 p.m. (Regular) PAGE A-1 B. Monday, October 7, 1991, 5:30 p.m. (Special) PAGE -A-10 VII. ACTION ITEMS--UNFINISHED BUSINESS J A. Consider Revision of Building Fee Schedule-- D. Ward PAGE -S-2 VIII. ACTION ITEMS--NEW BUSINESS A. Consider Superintendent's Salary--M. Mitchell Agenda, Regular Board Meeting page 2 Tuesday, October 22, 1991, 5 p.m. IX. x. B. Consider Application for Revolving Loan-D. Watkins c. Consider Employment of Perscnnel--J. Morris D. Consider Items on Bid List--Ward E. F. G. A. Furnaces B. Computers Consider Requests for Use of Buildings--ward Consider Payment of Regular Bills--Watkins Consider Monthly Administrative Reports-Watkins INFORMATIONAL ITEMS A. Student Enrollment B. Report from Impasse Committee--G. Jones c. Report on Chapter II--Jones D. Report on Student Test Results--Jones CALENDAR OF EVENTS PAGE -B-1 PAGE -P-1 PAGE -R-1 PAGE~ PAGE -T-1 PAGE -T-20 PAGE -Z-1 A. Next Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting--Tuesday, November 26, 1991, 5 p.m. XI. ADJOURNMENT XII. VISITORS , . NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT Office of the Superintendent MINUTES REGULARM EETING, BOARDO F EDUCATION Administration Building, 2700 Poplar Street Tuesday, September 24, 1991, 5 p.m. The North Little Rock Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, September 24, 1991, 5 p.m., in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 2700 Poplar Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Lynn Hamilton. The invocation was given by Justin Green, sixth grade student from Park Hill, with the flag salute following. Present Absent Others Present Teacher of Year Supt.'s Honor Roll Roll Call Lynn Hamilton, President Mable Mitchell, Vice Pr~sident Dixie Harrison, Secretary Emily Denton, Member Prentice Dupins, Member J. w. Johnson, Member Pat Blackstone, Member Mr. James Smith, Superintendent/Treasurer of District: Mable Bynum, Assistant Superintendent for Desegregation: Bobby Acklin, Assistant Superintendent for Student Affairs: Gene Jones, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction: Donald Watkins, Assistant Superintendent for Business services: James Morris, Director of Personnel: Doyne Ward, Director of Purchasing: several other staff members, members of the CTA: patrons of the District\nmembers of the press: and Bettye Albright, secretary to the Superintendent, were also present. Recognition of People/Events/Programs Scharmel Bolling, Coordinator of Information Services, introduced Judy Pierson, Baring Cross CCE Coordinator, as North Little Rock's 1991-92 Teacher of the Year. Rev. J. w. Johnson presented Judy with red roses, and Dixie Harrison presented her a 'plaque. Next, Ms. Bolling presented a new recognition program-Superintendent's Honor Roll. Greg Daniels, Director of Computer Services, who was recommended by the Lakewood A-1 Minutes, Regular Board Meeting page 2 Tuesday, September 24, 1991, 5 p.m. Supt's Honor Roll continued 8/27/91 \u0026amp; 9/5/91 YEAS: NAYS: Reorgan. of Board-President YEAS: NAYS: Changing of Chairs Vice President YEAS: NAYS: A-2 Middle School, was the first to be introduced. Mrs. Denton presented Greg with a plaque. The next recipient was Liz Fulton, a science teacher from the West Campus, who had also been selected for a Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics, with Mrs. Mitchell presenting her plaque. (Suzie Patrick, a NLRHS volunteer had also b~en recommended, but could not attend the Board meeting. ) Disposition of Minutes Mr. Hamilton called for the disposition of the minutes of the regular meeting on Tuesday, August 27, 1991, 5 p.m. and the special meeting of Thursday, September S, 1991, 5:30 p.m. As there were no corrections, Mrs. Denton moved to approve the minutes as presented. Mrs. Harrison seconded the motion. Denton,Dupins,Harnilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell Non~ (Blackstone absent) Action Items--Unfinished Business None Action Items--New Business Mr. Hamilton explained that the first order of business was the reorganization of the Board. He entertained nominations for president, explaining that the new president would chair the remainder of the meeting. Mrs. Harrison nominated Mable Mitchell for president of the North Little Rock Board of Education. Rev. Johnson seconded the motion. As there were no other nominations, the vote was called for. Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson None (Blackstone absent) Mr. Hamilton presented Mrs. Mitchell with the gavel. Mrs. Mitchell expressed her appreciation to the other members of the Board for the confidence placed in her as Chairman of the Board. Mrs. Mitchell called for nominations for Vice President. Mrs. Denton placed in nomination for Vice President, Prentice Dupins. Mrs. Harrison seconded the nomination. As there were no other nominations, a vote was called for. Denton,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent)  M\"i nutes, Regular Board Meeting page 3 Tuesday, September 24, 1991, 5 p.m. Secretary YEAS: NAYS: Parlimen. Treasurer Designated YEAS: NAYS: Ex Officio Financial Sec'y YEAS: NAYS: Policies Amendment to Motion YEAS: NAYS: Mrs. Mitchell called for nominations for secretary of the Board. Mrs. Harrison nominated Pat Blackstone. Mr. Hamilton seconded the nomination. As there were no other nominations, the vote was called for. Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) Mrs. Mitchell asked that Rev. Johnson serve as parlimen~ tarian for another year. He agreed to do so. Next item of business was to consider the designation of the Superintendent as treasurer of the District. Rev. Johnson moved that the Superintendent of the School District be designated as Treasurer. Mrs. Harrison seconded the motion. Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) Next, Mrs. Mitchell asked the Board to consider the designation of the Assistant Superintendent for Business Services as th~ ex officio financial secretary of the District. Rev. Johnson so moved with Mr. Dupins seconding the motion. Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) The next item to consider was the second reading for the policy changes resulting from negotiations. Mrs. Mitchell asked the Superintendent for his recommendation. Mr. Smith requested Board approval of the listed policy changes: CCC, Salary Deductions\nCEA, Sick Leave\nCEAA, Sick Leave Bank\nCEE, Military Leave\nCFEA, Compensatory Time for Teachers\nCFF, Substitute Teachers\nCFR, Tobacco Use\nand DBBB, Secondary Organization. Mr. Hamilton so moved with Mrs. Harrison seconding the motion. Mrs. Denton moved to amend the motion by removing policy CFR, Tobacco Use, and accepting all others. Mr. Dupins seconded the amendment. Discussion included reason for omitting Policy CFR\nquestion about negotiations item\nclarification of motion\nand intent of motion. Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Ha~rison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) A-3 Minutes, Regular Board Meeting page 4 Tuesday, September 24, 1991, 5 p.m. Original Motion YEAS: NAYS: Motion to Approve Discussion by Board CTA Remarks Board Direction  Motion Withdrawn/ New Motion Discussion YEAS: NAYS: A-4 Action on original motion to accept the policies as presented with the exception of the one policy, CFR, Tobacco Use, which was removed by the amended motion, was called for. Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) Mrs. Harrison moved to accept CFR, Tobacco Use, as negotiated and pxesented in the agenda on the second reading. Mr. Hamilton seconded the motion. Discussion followed on the pros and cons of tobacco use at school district buildings--the extreme action of the policy\nthe need for a place out of the weather for those who smoke\nthe survey results\nsmoking allowed on the campuses but not in the buildings or vehicles\nareas properly ventilated for smokers\ncost factor\nand a program for those wishing to stop smoking. Mrs. Sue Simmons, a member of the committee on smoking, responded about the survey's results, and Ms. Nancy Sheehan, President of the CTA, talked about the cost. factor\nproblem of ventilation in the buildings\nand those expressing an interest in a program to help those wishing to stop smoking. The Board directed the Superintendent to look into developing a program to help those who wish to stop smoking. Mr. Hamilton suggested an amendment to the original motion to include in the motion a plan for a program to help people to quit smoking at no cost to the District and to ban smoking completely, from all school district property, effective by August 1, 1992. (Mrs. Harrison withdrew the origi~al motion, with M\n. Hamilton withdrawing his second.) After Board discussion, Mr. Hamilton moved to accept policy CFR as written and in addition to what is written in the policy, instruct the Administration to offer a program to the smokers to help them quit smoking, at no cost to the District, with a ban on smoking on all school district property to begin on August 1, 1992. Mrs. Harrison seconded the motion. Discussion by the Board ~ncluded extreme measures of original and newly suggested policy\ndifficulty of enforcement of such a policy\nsmoking at football games and other after school activities\nand the message , being sent to the school children seeing adults smoking. Question called for by the Chairman. Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell Denton, Dupins (Blackstone absent) .. Minutes, page 5 Tuesday, Regular Board Meeting September 24, 1991, 5 p.m. Policies YEAS: NAYS: Spec. Educ. Budget YEAS: NAYS: Textbook Committee Discussion YEAS: NAYS: Chapter I Improvement Plan YEAS: NAYS: Next, Mrs. Mitchell asked the Superintendent to present the additional policies being recommended on the second reading. Mr. Smith called attention to FAC, Attendance Requirements\nand CEJ, Holidays. He recommended Board approval. Mrs. Denton so moved with Mr. Dupins seconding the motion. (Rev. Johnson called attention to two typing errors.) Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnscn,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) Mr. Watkins presented the special education budget application for Board consideration. He recommended Board approval., Mrs. Harrison moved to accept the special education application/budget as presented by Mr. Watkins. Rev. Johnson seconded the motion. (The application/budget will be included with permanent minutes.) Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) Mr. Jones presented the elementary language arts textbook adoption committee for Board consideration. He called attention to the need for a teacher from the seventh grade and a minority parent to serve on the committee before it is complete. He recommended Board approval of the committee. Mr. Hamilton moved to accept the adoption committee, and Mrs. Harrison seconded the motion. It was asked by the Board when the two vacancies would be filled, and Mr. Jones reported before the process began, and he offered to bring the two additional membt!rs back to the Board for approval. No directive given on this suggestion. Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) Mrs. Mitchell asked Mr. Jones to present his recommendation on the Chapter I Improvement Plan. Mr. Jones called attention to three schools not making the District's goal-Amboy, Glenview, and Pike View, which will be involved in this plan. He called attention to the accelerated prograir. at Amboy as previously reported to the Board and the reading recovery project at Pike View. He recommended Board approval. Mrs. Harrison so moved with Rev. Johnson seconding the motion. , Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) A-5 Minutes, Regular Board Meeting page 6 Tuesday, September 24, 1991, 5 p.m. Teacher of Tomorrow Concept Discussion YEAS: NAYS: Personnel YEAS: NAYS: Bids YEAS: NAYS: Use of Buildings A-6 Mrs. Mitchell called on Mable Bynum to present the Teacher of Tomorrow concept to the Board for consideration. Mrs. Bynum called attention to the proposal given to the Board by the Superintendent, which stresses the critical shortage of minority teachers. She reported on the proposal of a teacher training academy as a means to address the shortage in the Pulaski County area, with sev~n educational institutions involved~-UAPB, UCA, UALR and Henderson State along with the three school districts in Pulaski County. She asked that the Board approve such a concept in order for funds to be applied for in order to comply with the Legislative mandate. Mrs. Harrison so moved with Rev. Johnson seconding the motion. It was asked by the Board if there was plans for one academy in the area for all districts or for one for each district. It was reported that the proposal was for one for all three districts. The graduation requirements were discussed as well as the entrance grade. It was also brought out that the district where the academy was located might have 2\"r1 advantage in recruiting. Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) Mr. Morris presented the personnel report for the Board's consideration, calling attention to all vacancies being filled. He recommended Board acceptance of the resignations and Board approval of the new certified and classified staff. Rev. Johnson so moved with Mrs. Denton seconding the motion. Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) Mrs. Mitchell called on Doyne Ward to present the bids on the stack chairs. Mr. Ward called 'attention to the bids listed, recommending the low bid from Vireo Manufacturing Corporation in the amount of $3,197.40, with the chairs being used at various elementary schools. Mrs. Harrison so moved with Rev. Johnson seconding the motion. Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) Mr. Ward next presented three requests for use of building: Park Hill Baptist Church to use East Campus auditorium on April 7-9 and 11-12, 1992, for an Easter Pageant\nArkansas Odyssey of the Mind Association to use East Campus for annual state competition on April 11\nand Cornerstone Bible Fellowship to use Indian Hills \"Minutes, Regular Board Meeting page 7 Tuesday, September 24, 1991, 5 p.m. Use of Bldgs. continued YEAS: NAYS: Fees for Use of Facilities Discussion Action Postponed YEAS: NAYS: Adm. Salary Schedule YEAS: NAYS: Monthly Bills YEAS: NAYS: Elementazy School cafeteria on Sunday, December 15 for Christmas banquet. He recommended Board approval. Rev. Johnson so moved with Mr. Dupins seconding the motion. Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) Next item on the agenda for the Board's consideration was the fee schedule for school facilities. Mr. Ward called attention to an increase in several areas, recommending Board approval. Mrs. Harrison so moved with Rev. Johnson seconding the motion. Board discussion included if proposed increase was enough\nchanges for admission and non-admission groups\nutilities\nand personnel needed. Mrs. Harrison moved that action be postponed until next meeting, with Mr. Ward securing information on the rent charges for facilities in other districts. Mr. Hamilton seconded the motion. Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) The next item was to consider the administrative salary schedule and classified salary schedule. Mrs. Mitchell called upon Superintendent Smith to make his recommendation. Mr. Smith reported that the classified salary scale was not ready but should be by the latter part of October. He referred to the teachers receiving 14.86 percent as approved by the Board at the 1ast meeting\nthat it was hoped to place 5 percent in the classified scale\nand recomm~nded 9.7 percent to be placed in the administrative scale. He recommended Board approval of the presented salary schedule for administrators. Mr. Hamilton so moved with Mrs. Denton seconding the motion. (The salary schedule will be included in permanent minutes.) Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) Mrs. Mitchell called on Donald Watkins to present the monthly bills for the Board's consideration. Mr. Watkins called attention to the listing of the bills in the agenda, and submitted them for approval of the Board. Mr. Hamilton moved to accept the bills as presented by Mr. Watkins. Rev. Johnson seconded the motion. Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) A-7. Minutes, Regular Board Meeting page 8 Tuesday, September 24, 1991, 5 p.m. Monthly Reports Motion to Approve YEAS: NAYS: Letters of Congrats., etc. Annual Progress Student Enrollment Bd.'s Cert. Filed October Meeting/ ASBA/ NSD Region Conference A-8 Next, Mr. Watkins presented the regular monthly administrative reports, calling attention to a new activity account summary format and handing out a new, corrected copy. After a question about the funds from vending machines, Mrs. Harrison moved to approve the administrative reports with the addition of the hand-out. Mr. Hamilton seconded the motion. Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) Informational Items Mrs. Mitchell asked Superintendent Smith to respond to the letters included in the agenda. Mr. Smith called attention to the letter concerning Liz Fulton, biology teacher at the West Campus, being selected for a Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching. He reported that she was the third teacher in the District.during the past three years to win this award. He called attention to the letter from STEP, Inc., and a letter from Representative Thornton on the Project Even Start grant received by the District. Mr. Smith congratulated Jim Dyer, Jann Pharo, and Nova Staggs for their work in securing the grant. Next, Mr. Jones reported on the Annual Report of progress on the District's priorities and a progress report on meeting the State's standards. He called attention to a printed progress report which had been given to the Board prior to the meeting. (This annual report will be included in the permanent minutes.). Student enrollment was asked about and a copy was given to the Board members, which showed a total of 9,247 for the month of September. Rev. Johnson called attention to the three newly elected Board members' certificate being on file in the Superintendent's office. Calendar of Events Mrs. Mitchell called atteption to the next regularly scheduled Board meeting on Tuesday, October 22, 1991, 5 p.m.\nthe Fall Regional meeting of the ASBA at the East Campus cafeteria on Thursday, October 3, 1991, 6:30 p.m.\nand the National Committee for School Desegregation Region VI Conference at the Little Rock Hilton on October 31 through November 1. Minutes, Regular Board Meeting page 9 Tuesday, September 24, 1991, 5 p.m. Calendar continued Motion to Adjourn YEAS: NAYS: Mr. Dupins extended an invitation to the other members of the Board to attend the National Committ~e for School Desegregation conference at the Little Rock Hilton on October 31. Mrs. Mitchell told the Board that Mrs. Bynum would be getting in touch with them about making reservations for the meeting. Rev. Johnson moved to adjourn, and Mrs. Harrison seconded the motion. Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone) Adjournment Mrs. Mitchell duly adjourned the meeting at 6:25 p.m. Mable Mitchell, President Emily Denton, Acting Secretary Visitors CTA Mrs. Mitchell open the meeting for anyone in the audience wishing to address the Board. She explained that in the future, the Board and Administration will set a time limi~ for those addressing the Board. Ms. Sheehan, president of the CTA, addressed the Board. A-9 NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT Office of the Superintendent MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING, BOARD OF EDUCATION Administration Building, 2700 Poplar Street Monday, October 7, 1991, 5:30 p.m. A special meeting of the North Little Rock Board of Education was held on Monday, October 7, 1991, 5:30 p.m., in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 2700 Poplar Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Mable Mitchell. Present Absent Others Present Purpose of Meeting Classified Salary Scale Roll Call Mable Mitchell, President Pat Blackstone, Secretary Emily Denton, l-Iember Lynn Hamilton, Member Dixie Harrison, Member Prentice Dupins, Vice President J. w. Johnson, Member James Smith, Superintendent/Treasurer of District\nMable Bynum, Assistant Superintendent for Desegregation\nBobby Acklin, Assistant Superintendent for Student Affairs\nGene Jones, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction\nDonald Watkins, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services\nJames Morris, Director of Personnel\nseveral other staff members, members of the press, and Bettye Albright 1 secretary to the Superintendent, were also present. Mrs. Mitchell called attention to the purpose of the special meeting--to consider the classified salary schedule. She called on Superintendent Smith to make his recommendation. Mr. Smith called attention to the informatiou being sent to the Board prior to the meeting for study. He explained that in the past, five separate salary schedules had been used for the classified employees but had been combined into the one being recommended. He reported on the difficulties of the transition, but felt it would work well in the future, after the initial problems have been worked out--that what affected one group would affect all classified employees. He explained that the administratots were in the process of explaining the new format A-10 Minutes, Regular Board Meeting page 2 Monday, October 7, 1991, 5:30 p.m. Classified Salary continued Questions by Board Motion to Approve YEAS: NAYS: Board Comments Supt.'s Remarks Motion to Adjourn YEAS: KAYS: Adjournment to the staff involved--that, over-all, a little over five percent had been placed in the schedule, with some staff receiving more and some less. (The scale will be ir.cluded with permanent minutes.) A question from the Board cor.cerned where the increment step for secretaries began and where the percentage for the Professional Standards was based. Mr. Hamilton moved to accept the salary schedule as presented and recommended by Superintendent Smith. Mrs. Harrison seconded the motion. Blackstone,Denton,Hamilton,Harrison,Mitchell None (Dupins and Johnson absent) The Administration was commended by the Board for the consolidation of the salary schedules\nfelt it was a positive step for the classified employees. Mr. Smith explained that mistakes are probable with the beginning of a new scale but that these will be corrected as discovered. Mrs. Harrison moved to adjourn, and Mr. llarnilton seconded the motion. 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The chance of making a good decision is increased by having useful information readily available. The main purpose of the Program Budget Document is to link program accomplishments with program expenditures so we would have better information to guide the district. We must always seek better ways of collecting data and analyzing it into useful information. One of the better ways might be the Finance Analysis Model. I want to share the attached pamphlet with you, and get your thoughts into further investigation of this model. Since the model is PC-based, it could probably run in our existing environment. Such a tool might assist the administration. Board, and community in making better decisions. The model has something of a history around Little Rock. Last year, Ann Brown and I encouraged Gene Wilhoit to look into using the models forerunner, the Micro-Finance Model, statewide. Additionally, one of the authors of the model, Sheree Speakman, was the lead person on the Coopers \u0026amp; Lybrand study conducted for the district. I would bet she used some of her experience from that project as material for the model. Please read the pamphlet, then let me know what you think. I will be glad to help you in any way I can. Copy to: Ann Brown Hank Williams*! fu*:\nAPR 1 0 1995 Officu cf IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS . WESTERN DIVISION r AnAiAriSAo 95iPR-5 PM t*: L3 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 8Y. PLAINTIFF Ot^LST\nlRa V. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, ET AL DEFENDANTS MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL INTERVENORS KATHERINE KNIGHT, ET AL INTERVENORS MOTION TO EXCUSE BOARD MEMBER FROM HEARING For its motion, the Little Rock School District (LRSD) states: 1. The court has scheduled hearings in this case for April 10, 1995 and June 8-9, 1995. The members of the Little Rock School District Board of Directors are required to attend the hearings. 2. LRSD board member John Riggs has previously made I arrangements to host a trade association meeting on April 10, 1995 and to attend a National Security Seminar in Pennsylvania during the week of June 5-9, 1995. Documents reflecting these commitments are attached. LRSD requests that Mr. Riggs . b^ excused fr ths hearings. Mr. Riggs understands that he may be required to attend review sessions. WHEREFORE, for the foregoing reasons, LRSD requests that board member John Riggs be excused from the court's order which requires his attendance April 10, 1995 and June 8-9, 1995. Respectfully submitted. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICTFRIDAY, ELDREDGE \u0026amp; CLARK 2000 First Commercial Bldg. 400 West Capitol Street Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 376-2011 B Christopher He Bar No. 81083 er CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing Motion to Excuse has been served on the following on this 6th day of April, 1995: Mr. John Walker JOHN WALKER, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72206 Mr. Sam Jones WRIGHT, LINDSEY \u0026amp; JENNINGS 2200 Worthen Bank Bldg. 200 West Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Steve Jones JACK, LYON \u0026amp; JONES, P.A. 3400 Capitol Towers Capitol \u0026amp; Broadway Streets Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Richard Roachell Roachell and Streett 401 West Capitol, Suite 504 Little Rock, AR 72201 Ms. Ann Brown Desegregation Monitor 201 East Markham, Suite 510 Little Rock, AR 72201 Ms. Elizabeth Boyter Arkansas Dept, of Education 4 State Capitol Mall Little Rock, AR 72201-1071 opher Heller c 2 APR-03-1995 11 = 55 FROn RIGGS ENG I Nt Di'-'. I u 50 f ^1595 x?SPRINGS!^ SOUTHEASTERN CATERPILLAR DEALERS PRODUCT SUPPORT ASSOCIATION March 31, 1995 PO BOX 1399 LITTLE ROCK. AR 72203 (501) 570-3100 J. A. Riggs Tractor Company Mr. John Riggs IV P. 0. Box 1399 Little Rock. AR 72203 Dear Mr. Riggs\nJ. A. Riggs Tractor Company is pleased to be hosting the 1995 Southeastern Caterpillar Dealers Product Support Association Meeting. This meeting is being held in Hot Springs, Arkansas beginning Sunday evening, April 9th and ending at noon on Tuesday, April 11th. You have been pre-registered for this meeting. Hotel reservations have been made for you, for Sunday night 4/9 and Mondiy-^/lO. The meeting will conclude Tuesday at noon. Please plan to be in Little Rock by 9:30 a.m. on Sunday at our store. We have a total of 120 people involved in this meeting and will require assistance from all Riggs personnel. We will have someone in charge of various responsibilities, transporting personnel from the Airport to Hot Springs, transporting personnel to the various activities and etc. You may be notified prior to the Sunday meeting for any assistance or assignment of responsibilities. If you are interested in attending the horse races at Oaklawn, contact Keith Riggs ASAP at extension 3536. Advance arrangements must be made. Wc want to be a good host and make our counterparts stay in our great state a pleasant experience. I know wc can count on you for whatever assistance is needed. We have an excellent meeting planned and should be very informative. See you Sunday morning April 9. Sincerely, PRESIDENT John Bennett I.A. Kisgs Ttjuoi Co. VICE PRESIDENT Sob McCarthy Stowers Mjirhinery Corp. John Bennett President Southeastern Caterpillar Dealer Product Support Association secretary/ TREASURER Bill Gregory Ubnehdrd Machinery Co. Winning Combinations 1x^00 TKun KlUUO ClNuiHC. Vi I u 30 fo^x^ r r. RfiPLVTO ATTeNTIONOF DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY UNITEO STATES ARMY WAR COLLEGE CARLISLE BARRACKS, PENNSYLVANIA 17013-5050 March 9, 1995 (if 50* B Iq '^1 Office of the Commandant Mr. John A. Riggs, IV 3600 Foxcroft Little Rock, Arkansas 72207 Dear T4r. Riggs: We are delighted to invite you to participate in the 41st Annual National Security Seminar at the U.S. Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, from June 5-9, 1995. Each year we cap our academic program by inviting leading citizens from throughout the United States to discuss national security issues with our students in a week-long seminar. The focus for these discussions is provided by four nationally prominent speakers who will address international, domestic, defense, and economic/environmental issues as they relate to the welfare and security of the United States. The enclosed Prospectus outlines the objectives and organization of the Seminar and provides basic information on our College, its students, and the faculty. Briefly, the purpose of the Anny War College is to prepare a select group of officers to assume positions of great responsibility in the Army and throughout the defense community. A major portion of this preparation focuses on developing a deeper understanding of the society they serve, and the interests, issues, and trends that influence the formulation of national security policy. Over the years, the National Security Seminar has been an outstanding academic exercise. The participation of leading citizens from across the country has made that possible. You will be our guest ft^r die period of tlie National Security Seminar. You will have a student escort and we will provide all meals, lodging, and transportation at the Seminar site. Unfortunately, we are not able to pay for your travel to and from Carlisle. You may obtain additional information on these arrangements by writing to us at the above address, or calling the National Security Seminar Office at 717/245-3321. Pnmed onRecycietf Papv . RPR-03-1995 11 = 56 FROM RIGGS ENGlNt Diti. 30 rox.x\u0026lt; I I u -2- We have enclosed several forms which we ask you to complete. The first is a postcard acknowledging your commitment to attend. Please respond by the date indicated. If you are able to join us in June, we also ask that you complete a biographical form (Mail or FAX-717/245-3530) so that our students and other guests will know who you are. We will consider the returned biographical form as consent to maintain your name on the National Security Seminar Guest List file. Applicable Privacy Act data arc on the reverse of that form. We hope you will be able to join us. Il is important to our Army that our students have an opportunity to know your views on issues that impact on the welfare and security of our country. They need to understand your priorities and concerns. While we are not unmindful of the travel costs, you will find the Seminar very interesting and Carlisle Barracks and south-central Pennsylvania strikingly beautiful in June. Please join us for the experience. Sinccrely, Richard A. Ctiilcoat Major General, U.S. Anny Conunandant Enclosures i TOTAL P.04FILED COURT eastern district ARKANSAS IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION AP 7 1995 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT V. NO. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, ET AL. MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL. KATHERINE W. KNIGHT, ET AL. ORDER JAMESjy^^RMACK CLERK -a PLAINTIFF DEFENDANTS INTERVENORS INTERVENORS Before the Court is a motion to excuse John Riggs, a member of the Little Rock School District Board of Directors, from the budget hearings scheduled for April 10, 1995 and June 8-9, 1995. For good cause, the motion is granted. so ORDERED this 'day of April 1995. TRICT/JJUUDD(GE 7^ !_ _ c docket sneer in RULE 58 ANOOR 79(aj SJi.' a 2 3 9 7 ( /rye\u0026lt;/ LRSD SUPTS OFFICE 718 P01 AUG 10 95 15:54 Little Rock School District 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LnTLEROCK,AR 72201 r SUPERINTENDENTS OFFICE FAX (501) 324-2146 I 1. DATE TO /a '3xZ4 3s \"1] FROM SENDERS PHONE # SUBJECT SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: /U ,  \u0026lt; No. of pages (including cover page) Fax Phone No. 3*7/\"^ Speed Dial 1 1^'  -Ui LPSD SLPTS OFFICE 718 P07 AUG 10 35 15:56 I ?5r COMSli^eD^TATeM^NT OFsRVtflU$^lxF^NDITVRfeS ANO IN ^UNJ V X X '%X- \u0026gt;* '\u0026gt; POATrtePEH'lo6sN0e0jDNe,3S J^ANPta^S IN ^UND SALANCE xf.-ZS\u0026gt;X:XjxSx*^x*-.\n. ,. --xftwx - V\nAPPROVED I RECEIPTS 1993/94 06/30/94 COLLECTED iREVENUE-LOCAL SOURCES CURRENTTAXES DELINQUENT TAXES 40% PULLBACK___________ EXCESS TREASURER S FEE 41,027,982 4,502,692 21,420,949 145,eo x\u0026lt;x DRAFT 7 1994/95 * RECEIPTS 'S8',5S-  ! . 1 06/30/95 COLLECTED ! DEPOSITORY INTEREST !~revenue in lieu of taxes i MISCELLANEOUS AND RENTS INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS ATHLETIC RECEIPTS Bl 3-X-X Si\nrii REVENUE - COUNTY SOURCES COUNTY general SEVERANCE TAX roii'\na:a ( h 303,000 245,162 484,050 350,000 102,874 73,419 is.OOO REVENUE - STATE SOURCES MFPA SETTLEMENT PROCEEDS 25,350,138 8,094,112 i SETTLEMENT LOAN I VOCATIONAL________________ ! HANDICAPPED CHILDREN iORPHAN CHILDREN________ J^RLY CHILDHOOD transportation INCENTIVE FUNDS - M TO M ADULT EDUCATION ____ COMPENSATORY EDUCATION SUMMER SCHOOL__________ WORKER S COMPENSATION r is 'X^s'^s i REVENUE - OTHER SOURCES ^PUBLIC LAW 874 [^TRANSFER FROM OTHER FUND i TRANSFER FROM BOND ACCT ITRANSFER FROM MAGNET FUN P REVENUE - OTHER FEDERAL GRANTS i MAGNET SCHOOLS 1.341,887 1,210.000 ' 3,540 240,873 ' 2,700,000 2,883,425 ' 768,715 575,435 j 40,000 1,250,000 500,000 6,l88,199j\n13,930.088 ' i 39,625,387 5,666,289 22,011,928 146,379 333,970 182,353 194,465 265.622 74,416 96.58% 125.84% 102.76% 100.47% 110.22% 74.38% 40.17% 75.89% 72.34% 38,600,327 4,802,692 21,420,949 145,000 325,000 180,000 220,892 322,232 ' 102,005 40,330,355 5,030,840 ' 22,372,541 I 154,473! 5^345 'l57.38s' 280.904 I------ 104 48% 104.75% 104 44% 106.53% 162.21 3 !6%x 14^ 87.449 127.17% 487,906 115,^4J 151,41% 113.6736 T fog\u0026lt;gs.% I I 73,210 99.72%i 98.6'l%t 7^419 108,747 18,000 20,299 ! 148.12%! 1 24,710,980 8.094,112 1,382,418 1.282.804 3,198 263,992 3,553,095 2,720,581 792,081 517,260 29,969 1.228,696 6,262.966 13.301,449 97.48% 26.162,235 100.00% 103.02% 106.02% 90.34% 109.60% 131.60% 94.35% 103.04%' 89.89% 6,042,591 1,600,000 ' 1,320,000 1,344 499 3,198 } 233,992 [ 3,700,000 ! 3,100,000 I 797,893 580,435 367,319 26,499,961 6.042,591\n101.29%! 100.00% -------------------- 1,141,688 !__ 1,379,7O4T e,984~l' 233.992 3,786.987 2,831,743 811,822 565,922 428,361 528,051 iissL 86 49% 102,62% 218.39% 100.00% 102 35% 91.35% 101.75% 97.5094 143.76% 74.92%l QU 'anZtT 98.30%! 60.699 + 38.000 500,000 900,000 716.116 23.773 I 511,,561 I t 67.82% 102.31% 735,687 102.7$% jS?,10% 1O1.21! 95.15% -ii 6.107,922 I 6.406.502 14.236,l^ 13,542,343 340 104.89% 95.12%i -.5I sa r. LOCAL COUNTY STATE OTHER TOTAL INCOME BEGINNING BALANCE BUDGETTOTAL EXPENCHTLIRra SALARIES 1 EMPLOYEE benefits ' PURCHASED SERVICES f MATERIALS \u0026amp; SUPPLIES CAPITAL OUTLAY \"__ ' OTHER objects' DEBT SERVICE TOTAL EXPENDITUBES FUND BALANCE CONTINGENCY UNDESIGNATED ENDING BALANCE BUDGET TOTAL a LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT GENERAL FUNO BUDGET SUMMARY FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 1995 euo^\n66,119,097 91,419 45,252,162 2,154,116 113,616,794 4,164.563 117.SO1.157 APPROVED: 73.341,379 10,338,688 13,170,903' 3,273.118 2,644.992 5,504,406 6,533,631' 116,607,317 _____JO 993,840 993,840 117.801,167 69.457,703 129,046 44.257,796 1.273,021 115,117,566 kslj u FORECASTED\nsJRqjEQTW IN(X)M\u0026amp; 69,457.703 _____ 129,046' 44,257.796 _____1,273.021 115.117,'56 pfiOitEijrgp 3,338,606 37,627 (994,366) (831,095) 1,600,772 T) in in ' DISBURSEMENT 74,328,796 10,127.412* 12,285,606 3,200,799 1,934,494 5,592.513 ___ 8,647.933 116,117,553 EH^MBEiANCe FOH^STEO PROJECTED mjieetiaj (T) C-i n n o EXreNawREs tfAX^ 74,326,796 10,127,412 \" 12,285,606 3,200,799 1,934,494 5,592.513 8,647.933 116,117.553 (937,417) 211,476 885.297 72.319 710,498 ' (88,107) (114,302) 689,764 _______0 3,194,376 3,184,376 -J m n o w g 1 \u0026lt;s iX' JI cn in cn IW!JIU!L,,?\u0026lt;2222^ LRSD SUPT'S OFFICE 71R P04 AUG 10 95 15:57 ^ww.w^trOjsTRici^ :ae,y.x*v.\u0026gt;..x-,v.UA\u0026amp;b\u0026gt;xSt ^xyy.xx-\n\u0026lt;*** ?* FORTHePERWSeNOCOJUNeao 1994AJ^OT996 f *  -a '' x*'-i.-* 0^ S* __________________________________________________.:....,,_________ Expenses SALARIES_____________ BENEFITS_____________ PURCHASED SERVICES MATERIALS 4 SUPPLIES CAPITAL OUTLAY i OTHER OBJECTS DEBT SERVICE CONTINGENCY iAPPROVED 1993/94 06/30/94 S!?*\"!-\n 76,127,991 9,240,239 10,855.851 I 4,596,277 j 1,606,2^ 5.258,186 I 8.870,123 1,000,000 I GOtLEG^FEG*\n75,079,647 9,305,313 I 11,369,363 i 3,420,371 1,704,608 4,537,917 8,903,285 'W'WT' DRAFT 7 1994/95 06/30/95 % m\nI .,.49o:j8^ I EXPENSES-OTHER FEDERAL GRANTS MAGNET SCHOOLS ~T 7,074.106 \u0026gt;*/(+ \u0026lt; 13.980,088 6,687,447 13,301,449 98.62% 100.70% 104.73% 74.42% 106.1 f 2%^ 86.30% 100.37% T ---------------------1-------------------------J. 73,341,379\n74,328,796' 10,338,888 r 10,127,412\n101.36% t 13,170,903 ! 12,285,606 3,273,118 2,644,992 5,504,406 8,533,631 3,200,799 1,934,494 5,592.513 + 97.95% 93.28% 97 79^ 73.14%) 101.60%! 8,647,933 1 t 101.34% 94.53% 8,711,620 35.15% 14.236.418 6,552,303 13,542,343 97.63% 95.12% 95:?^ INCREASE (DECREASE) IN FUND BALANCE i (4,234,335) I (1,225,306) (3,794,221) IBEGINNING FUND BALANCE I I {1,145,788)1 I L I FEDERAL OPERATING I t 964,951 4,109,970\nr 1,034,369 4,985,188 609,068 4,184,363 609,888 4,184,363 I ENDING FUND BALANCE FEDERAL OPERATING I i 79,044 i * 761,542 I SSi -w *45^:1 609,888 4,184,363 isjssiisss 5,370 993,840 t 'ms y 5S*' 464,087 3,184,376 ILRSD SUPTS OFFICE 718 P05 AUG 10 95 15:56 PROJECT BEG BALANCE 07-01-94 MUOFt BOND ISSUS PLANT SERVICES SUBTOTAL 32,467.82 32,467.82 F7,64Ct,(700 BOND ISSUC CONTINGENCY SUBTOTAL 3,631.66 3,631.66 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ACCOUNT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30,1995 INCOME 1994-95 TRANSFERS 1994-96 EXPENDITURES 1994-95 ENCUMBRANCES 1994-95 ENO BALANCE 06-30-96 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 32,467.82 32,467.82 0 00 0.00 0.00 3,631.66 3,631.66 0.00 0.00 0.00 I I iS, 1S4.100 BQNO issue. KING FACILITIES STUBY CHICOT CONTINGENCY soarowz fl6,900.000 BOND ISSUE CENTRAL METROPOLITAN BOOKER DUNBAR FAIR PULASKI HGTS SOUTHWEST ALT LEARNING CENTE BRADY BADGETT BASELINE FAIR PARK WESTERN HILLS DODD PULASKI HGTS El EM OTTER CREEK WAKEFIELD WATSON EAST SIDE FRANKLIN STEPHENS MITCHELL CLOVERDALE ELEM WILSON CONTINGENCY , SUBTOTAL tis. 100,000 BOND issue BALE BASELINE BRADY CHICOT DODO FOREST HEIGHTS FOREST PARK 0188$ 469,839.22 37,154.41 506,993.63 729,98 10,541.35 203.26 10,279.42 12,610.03 4,370.30 381,618.93 19,680.93 6,160 02 3,569.07 11.684 73 28,352.62 9.876 16 2.514.28 19,040.60 3,625.09 47,812.10 17X22.54 68.082.96 472.32 3,370,631.05 1,998.17 0.00 0.00 294,135.83 4,325,311,73 24,976.69 11,086.46 10.306.60 235,777.43 48.184.93 25,872.19 27,640.62 0.00 0.00 0.00 (460,373.60) 242,000.00 150,000.00 68,373.60 0.00 24.894,99 (10,541.35) 9,101.79 (4.286.49) (12,194.57) (4,370.30) 453.08 1393.99! 1,131.61 (8,179.73) (13,648.52) (9.876.16) (2,514.28) 41.870.63 (3,625.09) (46,625.07) (7,152.01) 43.286 28 38,941.26 11,497.50 2,287.03 (51.136.61) 0.00 3.914.54 (8.536.80) 15.864.29) 66,146.49 134,127.81 (5.320,78) 730.14 53.684.00 61,080.00 114,764.00 10,368.03 9.305.04 5.992.93 108,763.17 20,034,01 6,766.03 4,700.68 3,505.00 14,704.10 21.695.25 2,287.03 7,983.50 20,644.10 348,321.32 40.939.43 11,497.50 2,287.03 638,694.15 8,070.67 3,427.86 1,770.00 206,984 91 83,331,42 (16,000.00) 22.319.84 730.14 0.00 0.00 9 466.72 188.316.00 150,000.00 44.447.91 392,229.63 15,256 84 0,00 0.00 0.00 415.46 0.00 272,855.76 0.00 0.00 000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 39,216.88 0.00 0.00 2,287.03 68.082.96 23.084.50 3.022,409.73 0.00 0.00 0.00 242,999.32 3.686,617.58 16,906.02 11,572.14 0.00 22,928.23 20,000.00 175,000.00 0.00 0.00 (fl ... li 1 i. J JLRSD SUPTS OFFICE LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ACCOUNT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30,1995 1 718 P06 AUG 10 95 15:58 J J J PROJECT GILLUM HALL HENDERSON IRC JEFFERSON KING MABELVALE JR MANN MEAOOWCLIFF MCCLaLAN PARKVIEW PURCHASING RIGHTSELL ROCKEFELLER ROMINE TERRY WATSON ADMINSTRATION PLANT SERVICE WILLIAMS CONTINGENCY susrorxu BEG BALANCE 07-01 94 46,623.40 72,167.34 0.00 10.500.00 665,076.52 677,649.27 779,529.23 10,218.50 128,163.14 0.00 99.566.59 1,678.10 0.00 0.00 18,925.35 92.76 26,050.53 0.00 0.00 353,182.02 897,457.69 4,170,624.36 INCOME 1994-95 o.oo TRANSFERS 1994 95 (66,973.17) 52,915.83 (529.041,77) 32,000.00 110,022.40 (107,795.15) 8,167.46 114,016.06 5.788.16 102,980.51 155,009.18 (14,180.88) (92.76) 40,206.61 12,450.52 36,228.44 1126.888.631 0.00 EXPENDITURES 1994.S6 6,194.17 48,666.83 277,502.71 147,999.30 389,774.96 34,733 76 20,367.99 8,157.45 213.582.66 7,366.25 101,812.28 6.044.18 4,744.47 1,340.22 12,450.52 389,410.46 1,91,77a.O3 ENCUMBRANCES 1994-95 END BALANCE 06-30-96 46,623.40 0.00 4,260.00 10,500.00 387,573.81 608.20 421,764.28 85.507.14 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,168.23 148.966.00 0.00 0,00 26,050.53 33,866.29 0.00 0.00  i I -1 0.00 770,669.06 2,188,852.33 KEVEWS SALE OF PROP/MI8C PROCEEOS-FIRE LOSS HENDERSON HENDERSON WATER METRO GRANT INTEREST SUBTOTAL GffAND TOTAL 441,340.44 101,741.55 35,864.20 4,100.00 36.998.72 1,268.948.69 1,888.983.60 10.928.012.80 6.680.10 200.60 35,000.00 408,431.25 4)6,011.36 416,011.35 0.00 0.00 35,200.60 2.806.530.26 0.00 447,719.94 101.741.66 854.20 4,100.00 36,998.72 1,677,379.94 2,268,794.35 8.536,49,?, as 1 3 bOffice of Desegregation Monitoring United States District Court  Eastern District of Arkansas Ann S. Brown, Federal Monitor 201 East Markham, Suite 510 Heritage West Building Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501) 376-6200 Fax (501) 371 -0100 October 27, 1995 Mr. Michael Daugherty 2101 South Margin Little Rock, AR 72204 Dear Michael: Congratulations on your election to the Little Rock School District Board of Directors. From what Ive read, your professional and personal experiences give you insights that will be invaluable as the district makes decisions that affect the lives of so many. Im looking forward to getting to know you, and hope well find a time to begin that process soon. Please give me a call at your earliest convenience and lets arrange to get together. 1 hope you will also feel free to drop by ODM at any time to meet my colleagues and tour our offices. Under separate cover to your LRSD mail box. Im sending you some of our recent monitoring reports. 1 know that as a new board member youll be inundated Avith all sorts of paper, and 1 dont want to add too much to the pile. As is our practice, well routinely send you and other members of the board our new reports as we issue them. Please feel free to call on me or any member of my staff whenever we can answer a question or furnish information. We keep an open door and a pot of coffee on at all times, and well always be pleased to see you. Best wishes on your new venture. I know youre going to do a fine job. Sincerely yours, Ann S. Brown Enc. Office of Desegregation Monitoring United States District Court  Eastern District of Arkansas Ann S. Brown, Federal Monitor 201 East Markham, Suite 510 Heritage West Building Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501)376-6200 Fax (501) 371-0100 October 29, 1995 Ms. Stephanie Johnson 8701 Interstate 30 Apt. 206 Little Rock, AR 72209 Dear Stephanie: I should have written this letter to you right after the election. Please forgive me for being slow to tell you how much 1 will miss you as a member of the Little Rock School District Board of Education. Although your tenure on the board was brief, it was nonetheless very significant. You displayed a quick grasp of the issues and a sincere, steadfast concern for the welfare of the children, parents, and employees of the district. You stepped in during a difficult time in the districts history, but you did not flinch when making touch decisions nor did you waver when taking a stand for your convictions. As both the desegregation monitor and a fellow citizen, 1 greatly appreciate the service you gave to our community as a board member. Although this phase of your public service is over for now. I know youll continue to serve in other roles because your heart is full of love and you will always care for others. Thank you for all youve done to make our town a better place for all of us. Your have my sincere best wishes for every success. Please dont ever hesitate to call on me whenever 1 can be of any help. Sincerely yours, Ann S. Brown Enc. i -LRSD ADMIN. BULDING 17:45 P. 02/02 (o Fax:1-501-324-2032 Jan 3 '96 \"a  LrrfLE Rock School District Media Advisory Januaiy' 3, 1996 For more information: Suellen Vann, 324-2020 1 i Special Board Meeting t\nI The Little Rock School District (LRSD) Board of Directors has called a special Board meeting for '1 hursday, January 4,1996. The agenda for the meeting will include: I I Dress Code at the Alternative Learning Center Review of LRSD contract with Laidlaw Transit Personnel Item J. !t I The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m, in rhe Board Room of the LRSD Administration Building at 810 West Markham. 3 i t,' 810 West Markham Street  Little Rock. Arkansas 73301  (.501)334-8000 -1*.%  gs3a!iamgai\u0026lt;!gajgaB!gMimj^ ss I F!LgD U S OISTaiCT COURT eastern DISTRICTARKANSAS IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION JUL 1 2 1996 JAM^yv. McCormack. CLERK OEP CLERI^- LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT PLAINTIFF vs. No. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 1, ET AL DEFENDANTS MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL INTERVENORS KATHERINE KNIGHT, ET AL INTERVENORS SERVICEMASTER MANAGEMENT SERVICES, A Limited Partnership INTERVENORS 30, ORDER The Court has previously scheduled hearings for July 29 and 1996 to consider Little Rock School District (LRSD) budget matters for FY 1996-97. Also on those dates, the Court intended to review the 1996-97 budgets for the North Little Rock School District (NLRSD) and the Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD). Due to scheduling conflicts on the Court's docket (primarily as a result of an ongoing criminal trial), the Court will be unable to hold budget hearings on the dates scheduled. Those hearings are therefore canceled. In lieu of budget hearings. the Court orders the LRSD, NLRSD, and PCSSD to submit to the Office of Desegregation monitoring (ODM), on date and time to be a determined by them, any information ODM deems necessary for an adequate review of each district's budget. The Court expects the LRSD, NLRSD, and PCSSD to cooperate in good faith with ODMI regarding submission of any requested information so that further orders of the Court are unnecessary. Also before the Court is the Joshua Intervenors' motion for an interim award of attorney's fees and costs [doc.#2565]. * The Court hereby schedules a hearing on this motion to begin at 9:30 a. m. on July 29, 1996, in room #305, 600 West Capitol Avenue, U.S. Courthouse, in Little Rock, Arkansas. IT IS SO ORDERED this 12th day of July 1996. un1tT) states^ di: .TES DlSTJ^ICT JUDGE rws document e.ntfc'- rule 56 '^ND/qh 7^) L I SHEET irj  Al hearing on this motion had previously been scheduled for July 1, 1996, but had to be cancelled due to an ongoing criminal trial. -2- /08 '30 96 12:05 301 324 2023 LRSD COM5IUXICATI --- 0D)I @002 002 1 xons Little Rock School District School Board Candidate Forum August 30,1996 For more information: Suellen Vanm 324-2020 Candidates for the upcoming Little Rock School Board elections wiU answer questions during a televised public forum on Tuesday, September 3, 1996, The forum will provide voters the opportunity to learn more about the Little Rock School Board candidates and their thoughts on educational issues. In Zone 1 the incumbent, Dr. Katherine Mitchell, has filed for re-election. Dr. Mitchell IS challenged by Sarah Facen and Kenyon Lowe, Sr. In Zone 5 only one individual, Larry Berkley, filed for election\nthe incumbent, Linda Pondexter, is not seeking re-election. School board elections are set for September 17. The school board candidate forum is sponsored by the Coalition of Little Rock Neighborhoods and the Little Rock School District. Norns Deajon, KATV reporter, wiU serve as moderator. The forum wiU be broadcast live from the Little Rock School District Administration Building, 810 West Markham, over Comcast Cable Channel 4 at 6\n00 p.m., and wiU be rebroadcast each weekday at 8:30 a.m. and 1\n30 pm, through September 17, 810 West Markham StreetbaA PAGE 01/01 i i. , S\\  p. isms t  '  \u0026lt;J .1. ILittle Rock School District OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT received August 4,1998 AUfi ? - '933 Ann Brown, Federal Monitor Office of Desegregation Monitoring 201 East Markham, Suite 510 Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Ms. Brown: I want to update you on a change in the development of the agenda for Little Rock School District board meetings. The Board voted in July to open the Special Presentations section of the agenda to give more groups who are stakeholders in the District the opportunity to address the Board. We want to hear from representatives of all interested groups. Beginning with the August meeting, we ask that.you notify the Superintendents office if your organization wishes to have a representative address the Board at the regular monthly meeting. Contact Beverly Griffin at 324-2012 by noon on Monday preceding the board meeting and you will be placed on the agenda. Thank you for helping create the very best schools for our students. We look fcr.vard to conti Jing to hear from you at Board meetings. Yours truly, Judy Magness, President Board of Directors 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501) 824-2000 ** 1998-99 BOARD MEETING DATES MONTH August September October November December January February March April May June ** ** MEETING DATE * (Notification Date) 08-27-98 *(08-24-98) 09-24-98 *(09-21-98) 10-22-98 *(10-19-98) 11-19-98 *(11-16-98) 12-17-98 *(12-14-98) 01-28-99 *(01-25-99) 02-25-99 *(02-22-99) 03-25-99 *(03-22-99) 04-22-99 *(04-19-99) *(05-24-99) 06-24-99 *(06-21-99) November and December Meetings are scheduled one week earlier than usual to avoid conflict with holidays.Office of Desegregation Monitoring United States District Court  Eastern District of Arkansas Ann S. Brown, Federal Monitor 201 East Markham, Suite 510 Heritage West Building Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501)376-6200 Fax (501) 371-0100 August 21, 1998 Mr. Mike Kumpuris 7606 Westwood Avenue Little Rock, AR 72204 Dear Mike: Congratulations on your recent appointment to the Board of Directors in the Little Rock School District. Your experiences as an administrator, budget manager, and volunteer give you insights that will be invaluable as the district makes decisions that affect the lives of so many. I'm looking forward to getting to know you, and hope we'll soon be able to spend some time doing just that. Please give me a call at your earliest convenience so we can arrange a time to get together. Id be happy for you to drop by to meet my colleagues and tour our offices. Im enclosing the mission statement of our office so you can get a sense of our values and philosophy. Our intention is always to work positively and cooperatively with the school districts. Were very excited about the possibilities now taking shape in the LRSD and are anxious to support the districts implementation of its new desegregation and education plan. Please feel free to call on me or any member of my staff whenever we can answer a question or furnish information. We keep the door open and the coffee hot at all times, and we'll always be pleased to see you. Best wishes on your new venture. Sincerely yours, Brown Enc.Office of Desegregation Monitoring United States District Court  Eastern District of Arkansas Ann S. Brown, Federal Monitor 201 East Markham, Suite 510 Heritage West Building Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501)376-6200 Fax (501) 371-0100 October 12, 1998 Baker Kurrus 10816 Crestdale Lane Little Rock, AR 72212 Dear Baker: Congratulations on your recent election to the Board of Directors in the Little Rock School District. And to think we almost lost you to north Arkansas! Glad you decided to stay here in Little Rock where your experiences and insights will be invaluable as the district makes important decisions that affect the lives of so many. .Although youre no stranger to ODM and I think of you as a friend, its my custom to invite new board members to visit the office to get their bearings on our location and meet the staff. Id love to spend some time catching up with you. Please give me a call at your earliest convenience so we can arrange to get together. Ill be out of state for a while this month, but Polly will be happy to set up a time for us to meet after I return. Youve probably seen it before, but in case not. Im enclosing the ODM mission statement, which encompasses our values and philosophy. As you know, our intention is always to work positively and cooperatively with the school districts. Were very excited about the possibilities now taking shape in the LRSD and are working to support the districts implementation of its new desegregation and education plan. Please feel free to call on me or any member of my staff whenever we can answer a question or furnish information. We keep the door open and the coffee hot at all times, and we'll always be pleased to see you. Best wishes on your new venture. Sincerely yours, Auin S. Brown Enc. Office of Desegregation Monitoring United States District Court  Eastern District of Arkansas Ann S. Brown, Federal Monitor 201 East Markham. Suite 510 Heritage West Building Little Rock. Arkansas 72201 (501)376-6200 Fax (501) 371-0100 October 16, 2000 Mr. Tony Rose 8109 Mellwood Little Rock, AR 72204 Dear Tony: Congratulations on your election to the Board of Directors in the Little Rock School District! Achieving public office is a significant accomplishment, and aspiring to service on the school board indicates that you care a great deal about children, which makes you a very important person indeed.. Its my custom to invite new board members to come visit us at ODM to get a bearing on our location, tour our offices, and meet the staff. Wed love to spend some time getting to know you and answering any questions you might have about our office and how we work. Please give me a call at your earliest convenience so we can arrange to get together. Im enclosing the ODM mission statement, which encompasses our values and philosophy. Our intention is always to work positively and cooperatively with the local school districts. We value our history of working closely with the LRSD and enjoy a congenial and productive relationship with the districts leaders. Please feel free to call on me or any member of my staff whenever we can answer a question or furnish information. We keep the door open and the coffee hot at all times, and well always be glad to see you. Best wishes on your new venture. Sincerely yours, Ann S. Brown Enc. ZONE I 2 3 4 5 6 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS NAME Katherine Mitchell Michael Daugherty Judy Magness re/-ary H. Baker Kuitus Vce. Lairy Berkley Tony Rose 7 Sue Strickland ADDRESS 1605 Welch St. Little Rock, AR 72206 2101 S. Martin Little Rock, AR 72204 e-mail: mdaugh@virlualhosts.net 708 Hall Drive Little Rock, AR 72205 e-mail: jmagncs@ibm.net 10816 Crestdale Lane Little Rock, AR 72212 e-mail: bkunus@aol.com 14005 St. Charles Blvd. Little Rock, AR 72211 e-mail\nlany@carti.conQ 8I09Mellwood Little Rock, AR 72204 e-mail: lonyrose@cei.net 19 Peartiee Place Little Rock, AR 72209 e-mail: terrell@anstotle.nel TELEPHONE 375-6957 (li) 370-5255 (o) 664-3143 (h) 370-3580 (vm) 666-0923 (h) 224-4154 (h) 376-3300 (w) 225-7377 (h) 296-3254(w) 568-7587 (h) 569-3122 (w) 455-1843(h) TERM 2002 q CS) s? hO (S CS o (S co 2001 Cd K) A KO KO 2003 2001 2002 2003 2003 Q-aq-co a o I C5 N110/18/2000 08:48 3242032 LRSD PAGE 02/02 2000-2001 BOARD MEETING DATES MONTH AGENDA MF-KTING * (Items Due) REGULAR MEETING * * (Items Due) July 07-13-\u0026lt;X) (07-11-00) (n-n-OKi **(07-24-00) 08-10-00 * (00-00-00) 08-24-00 **\u0026lt;0-22-00\u0026gt; SqAember 09-14-00 (09-12-00) October 10-12-00 09-23-00 **(09-25M)0) 10.36300 **\u0026lt;20-25-00\nNovember 11-02-00 (10-31-00) 1146-00 **fJJ-J3-Wj December 12-07-00 *fJ2-O5-fl0 12-14-00 (12^11^0) laawxy 01-11-01 *f02-09-02\u0026gt; 01-25-01 **\u0026lt;02-22-02\nFebruary 02-08-01 *(02-06-01) 02-22-01 March 03-08-01 *\u0026lt;05-06-00 JJ 03-22-01 **(03-19-01) Afoil 0442:5.1 *(04-10-01) 04-26-01 May 05-10-01 *\u0026lt;05-0-02\u0026gt; 05-24-01 **rO5^2J-OZ\u0026gt; June 06-14-01 06-28-01 **(0^25-01) * Proposed agenda items due in the Superintendent's office by noon on Tuesday prior to meeting. (For publication and distribution to the Doard two diQis prior to the meeting.) fuudi^enda items due in tite Superintendents office BY NOON onMonday, (For publication in tiie monthly board agenda.)CM S) \\ CM O LU CL little rock school oistrict superintendent of schools Roy S. Brooks, Ed.D. BIO West Markhom Street Little Rock, AR 72201 (SOI) 447-1005 board of DDtECTORS ZONE 1 LU o Ll U. o (n q: LU cn a co a 2 3 4 cn in 5 __________NAME Kotherine Mitchell MichfleJ bflugheTty Bryon bay H. Baker Krrus t-arry Berkley I Y rH (S in 6 Tony ftase cn CM in 7 - Sue Strrcklond (S ID CM cn ADDRESS 1605 Welch St. Little Rock, AR 72206 e-mail: KPMITCHELL@PHILANDER.EDU 2101 S. Mortin Little Rack, AR 72204 e moil: rmdaughertyearistotle.net 337 Crystol Court Little Rock, AR 72205 e-moil: Bday@little\u0026lt;ock.state.arus 10816 Crestdale Lane Little Rock, AR 72212 _e-^il\nbkurrus@aol com 14005 St. Charles Blvd. ' Little Rock, AR 72211 e-tnail: iarry@corti.com 8109 Melfwood Little Rock, AR 72204 e-mail: tonyrosel@comca$t.net 13600 Otter Creek Parkway 4pt, 147, LR.AR 72219 e-mail: tstrickland33@conicosf.net tclephone 375-6957 (h) 370-5255(0) 664-3143 (h) 664-5776 (fi) 371-4770 (w) 224-4154 (h) 376-3300 (w) (h) 296-3254(i) 568-7587 (h) 569-8122 (w) 455-1843 term 2005 2004  2006 2004 2005 2006 2006ZONE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS NAME Katherine Mitchell Michael Daugherty Bryan Day H. Baker Kurrus Larry Berkley Tony Rose Sue Strickland ADDRESS 1605 Welch St. Little Rock, AR 72206 e-mail: KPMITCHELL@PHlLANDER.Fni) 2101 S. Martin Little Rock, AR 72204 e-mail: rmdaugherty@aristotle.net 337 Crystal Court Little Rock, AR 72205 e-mail\nBdav@littlei'ock.sta(e.ar.us 10816 Crestdale Lane Little Rock, AR 72212 e-mail\nbkurrus@aol.com T4OO5 St. Charles Blvd. Little Rock, AR 72211 e-mail: laiTv@carti.com 8109 Mellwood Little Rock, AR 72204 e-mail: tonvrosef^ei.net 19 Peartree Place Little Rock, AR 72209 suestrickl and200Q@yah oo.com TELEPHONE 315-695'1 (h) 370-5255 (o) 664-3143(h) 664-5776 (h) 371-4770 (w) 224-4154 (h) 376-3300 (w) 225-7377 (h) 296-3254(w) 568-7587 (h) 569-8122 (w) 455-1843 (h) TERM 2005 2004 2006 2004 2005 2006 2006,LRSD Board of Directors Page 1 of2 Little School [ Mom I Info [ parents | Schools | gjoard of E.d ) Adiitn VipS 5tu\u0026lt;lnt3 JoiS C.on*ac* (J Si* LK5D OKG Board Members Board Members Board Meeting Dates Board Meeting Minutes Board Policies Board Elections Policy Search ''1 .\"i i I I Katherine Mitchell Zone 1 R. Micheal Daughei Zone 2 President 7 Bryan C Zone : Secreta IfiBUf\nJ H. Baker Kurrus Zone 4 Vice President Larry Berkley Zone 5 Tony Rt Zone I http ://www. lrsd.org/Gen_Info/boardindex. cfrn?id=3 7 11/10/2005 .LRSD Board of Directors Page 2 of 2 aggwi ''v J -C-Msi*' Sue Strickland Zone 7 Home I Info | Schools | Board of Ed | Admin | News | Students Employees | Jobs | Contact Us | Site Guide Little Rock School District 810 West Markham Little Rock AR 72201 Ph. 501.4 http://www.lrsd.org/Gen Info/boardindex.cfm?id=37 11/10/2005 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1992 Armstrong, 86 newcomer to LR School Board, resigns CYNTI-114 uniA/ci I r ....______________________ BY CYNTHIA HOWELL Democrat-Gazette Staff Writer Robin Armstrong, a Little Rock School Board member since 1986. resigned the position Thursday, citing job duties that would keep her from devoting enough time to the selection of a new superintendent and making other district- related decisions. I  w % a frequent Armstrong ally a knowledgeable board member who brought realism and common Armstrong, 39,' said her job LuJS as community affairs coordina- o t Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute s sense to an out-of-touch educational bureaucracy. Armstrong was president of the board in 1989 when Steele was hired and when the settlement to the desegregation lawsuit was negotiated among the three Pulaski County school districts. has expanded. She UM expanaea. bhe promotes he three CARTI centers in Little Rock, Mountain Home and Searcy, and IS a major organizer of the annual Festival of Trees fundraiser. -a I Armstrongs three-year term as the school board member ------= .he board Applicants should live hi the zone. The board will interview applicants March 19. Zone 4 encompasses an north of Rodney Parham --------  Hinson roads and r -   successor, who Arkansas River. The west re- boundary is the city limits Zih\"/ members, while the east boundary   would serve until the Sept. 15 aong North UniverLt? school election and be eligible AA._-...^.\"'''.Csity a three-vear term. the school board must make some critical decisions in the next few months including the selection of a superintendent to succeed Ruth Steele, who is retiring June 30. will be appointed by the remembers 1 Robin Armstrong an area and south of the runs nueandMissis.-ippfs^re^t.^''\" Rutherford, a former met school board member who was In her letter of resignation to board President O.G. Jaco- velli, Armstrong said the last six years had been a unique experience. She called her term a period of extreme highs and the lowest of lows. The lows included the loss school families in 1987 because of the controlled- choice student assignment plan, Armstrong said. Other lows included the financial problems that almost closed the district in 1990, The highs included the at- tainment of a court-approved settlement  at- . - in the desegregation lawsuit, she said. ~ uun Other highs included increasing en- T*- cooperation among cnh  ftilaski County school districts, the reinstatement of junior high athletic programs, passage of an 8-mill tax increase in 1990 and the employment of elementary school counselors. I iI 1 ) t -4 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1992 Pulaski Ex-LR schools chief gets Zone 4 position  BY CYNTHIA HOWELL Democral-Gazette Staff Writer\nFormer Little Rock Superintendent George D. Cannon was selected Thursday by iLittle Rock .School Board\nto fill the va- ' cancy created by the resig- .nation of Robin Arm. strong March 5, on / Cannon, mow a faculty\nmember I  Related article 3B the a t George Cannon Ihe University of Arkansas at\nLittle Rock, was one of seven ?applicants interviewed by the '.board for the Zone 4 position. The board interviewed each -applicant and then met in a closed session for about an hour before voting 4-0 in favor iisr Cannon. Board members present Thursday were O.G. jacovelli, W.D. Bill Hamilton. Pat Gee and Dorsey Jackson. iDr. Katherine Mitchell and 'John Moore were absent.\n Cannon. 50, will serve until the Sept, 15 school election, at which time he will be eligible '.to run for election to the\nboard. He said he will focus on the duties the board now faces and did not say whether he would seek election in Sep-\ntember. Cannon, who lives at 34 Inverness Circle, was superin- ffendent of the school district from October 1987 until he resigned in August 1989. He formerly was superintendent of schools in Meridian, Miss. He teaches school finance, school law, and board and superintendent relations at UALR, In his interview. Cannon said he has an understanding of many of the issues that make the Little Rock district more difficult to manage than 75 percent to 80 percent of other districts in the country. He said his top priority would be to clearly establish goals for the district so that all employees can articulate and work toward them. In response to questions from the board. Cannon said that he supported the health clinic at Central High School and that one of the most serious issues facing the district is the possible financial collapse of the Pulaski County Special School District, He said other concerns were the disparities in academic achievement of black and white students, and the districts financial stability. Cannon and his wife, Peggy, a sixth-grade teacher at Otter Creek Elementary, have three sons, the youngest of whom attends Carver Elementary School. The older sons have graduated. t j f 1Arkansas Democrat-Gazette FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1992 LRSD board member proposes contracting for support services BY CYNTHIA HOWELL Democrat-Gazette Staff Writer Little Rock School Board member Dorsey Jackson asked the board Thursday to authorize a feasibility st 'n hiring private companies 'a provide the district with janitorial, transportation or other support services. Jackson said his discussions with district administrators and a private firm indicated the district could save as much as $1 million a year by contracting for the services rather than continuing to employ its own workers. Jackson said *hf districts mission is to provide a quality education. In :o doing, we should explore ,-a-\n.ous alternatives to providing such education in the most effective, cost-efficient manner as possible. Not only do I believe the cost savings would be substantial, Jackson said, but I think the amount of time devoted to these services by Dr. (Ruth) Steele and her administration could be much better spent on curriculum management and improving the educational performance of the students. He said the study would not commit the district to contracting services. But should 'he savings be substantial, he said, it would be difficult to justify not proceeding with implementation. The board took no action Thursday, but could do so at a meeting March 26. The proposal generated immediate reactions from board member W.D. Bill Hamilton and Frank Martin, executive director of the Classroom Teachers Association. Hamilton said private firms do not always treat their employees well and frequently when the employees and dishire part-time workers, who are ineligible for insurance benefits that district employees receive. 7 think the amount of time devoted to these services by Dr. (Ruth) Steele and her administration could be much better spent on curriculum management and improving the educational performance of the students.  Many of our support service employees are parents of children in our district, he said. By contracting services, we may be hurting our children as well as our employees. Martin said the CTA, which represents almost 1,000 of the support employees, will oppose any plans for contracting services. The district explored contracting for custodial services in 1986. but turned it down trict officials agreed to find other ways to cut costs. In other district business, James Ivey, the districts manager for support services since last summer, has submitted his resignation from the school district, effective June 30. Steele said steps will be taken immediately to fill the position so the new employee will be able to work with Ivey before he leaves. Ivey is the third top district administrator to announce plans to retire or resign this year. Steele and Deputy Superintendent Tony Wood also are leaving at the end of June. James Jennings, associate superintendent for desegregation. said a year ago that he may take a position at Hendrix College at Conway next year, although he has not yet taken any formal action.Arkcinscis Democrat-Gozette SATURDAY, JUNE 13 , 1992 Cannon makes finals for job in Louisiana by CYNTHIA wnvuci . V. BY CYNTHIA HOWELL Oemocrai-Gazetto Siad Writer lu Dr. George Cannon h Cannon, a member of the Little Rock School Board and a former district superintendent, is one of six finalists for the job of superin- Monroe, La., City School District.  Brass, a member of the Monroe School Board and chairman of the superintendent search committee, said Friday that Cannon is one of the leading contenders for the job. The names of finalists were announced Thursday night. Brass said the school board plans to decide on a new superintendent on June 29. Cannon will be interviewed by the board Thursday. The advertised salary range for the position is $75,000 to $85,000 plus benefits that are negotiable. The district has about 11,000 students and an annual budget of $34 million . The current superintendent IS James L. Pughsley, who is resigning after serving two years of his four-year contract. Besides Cannon, finalists are Dr. H.P. Bell, an assistant superintendent in Dallas, Texas: Dr. Maxine Pijeau superintendent of the East Orange County, N.J., School District\nDr. Terry Terril, superintendent of the Caddo Parish La.. School District\nRichard Miles, an assistant superintendent in Monroe\nand Abe Pierce, an assistant superintendent in Ouachita Parish, La., School District. Cannon was superintendent of the Little Rock district from 1987 until August 1989. He IS a faculty member in the College of Education at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. has unex- Since March, Cannon L been a Little Rock School Board member. He was appointed to fulfill the unex- Pired term of Robin Armstrong. who resigned. The term will end Sept. 15, at t'n'e Cannon would be elootion to the board from Zone 4. Arkansas Democrat Established 1871 Arkansas (gazette Established 1819 Arkansas Democrat gazette An Independent Daily and Sunday Newspaper   MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1992 Teacher contract on boards agenda The Little Rock School Board will hold a special meeting at 5 p.m. today to vote on the 1992- 93 teacher contract. In other business, the board will decide what process to use to fill the board vacancy created by the recent resignation oi ur. George Cannon. Cannon represented Zone 4, which encompasses northwest Little Rock. Also on the agenda will be a discussion on the feasibility of changing some of the districts Friday night high school football games to Saturday mornings.Arkansas Democrat THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1992 -- I School board hears proposal to rewrite policy on complaints BY CYNTHIA HOWELL Democrat-Gazette Education Writer Anonymous complainers to the Little Rock School District may find their future complaints unheeded if the school board next week approves a policy change on the matter. Superintendent Mac Bernd recommended during a board committee meeting Wednesday that the existing complaint policy be altered to say anonymous complaints will not be checked out. However, after board members objected to a blanket rejection of all anonymous calls and letters, the superintendent said he would rephrase the proposal to say that if facts in the anonymous complaint are verifiable, the complaint will not be ignored. We think it is important to have a statement in policy about handling anonymous complaints, Bernd said in introducing the proposal. We suggest they be disregarded. He said people should identify themselves so problems can be fully investigated. During an investigation, the person making the complaint may need to provide additional information. Bernd said no particular incident prompted the proposed policy change. Sometimes people have legitimate reasons for not identifying themselves, said board member Katherine Mitchell. Employees may be afraid to say something about a problem. Mitchell said writing a policy on anonymous complaints was a waste of time, and people should use common sense to determine whether a complaint is worth considering. The proposed policy also says the district welcomes constructive criticism when it is motivated by a sincere desire to improve the quality of the educational process. The policy proposal also states that employees will treat patrons courteously at all times. However, teachers or other school personnel need not endure insults or abusive treatment from any person pertaining to any complaint, the proposal says. Also on Wednesday, Brady Gadberry, the districts director of human relations, said that approximately 160 certified employees resigned or retired from I k I I 9 h n A 4 If M M w II \u0026lt; ill f r I I I 1 rArkansas Democrat \"^(^azcUc   MONDAY. FEBRUARY 1, 1993 Copyright o 1993, Little Rock Newspapers, Inc. Education briefs LR board names lawyer president John Moore, an attorney with the Huckaby, Munson, Rowlett and Tilley law firm, was elected president of the Little Rock School Board on Thursday night. He replaced O.G. Jacovelli, who remains on the board but is no longer an officer. Dorsey Jackson was elected vice president and Dr. Katherine Mitchell was elected secretary of the seven-member board.Arkansas Democrat .w\u0026gt; (gazette FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 26, 1993 CoDyngnt 5? 1993. Little Rock Newspapers. !nc. School boards must meet after 5 p.m. under bill passed 29-1 by Senate BY RACHEL ONEAL Democrat-Gazette Capitol Bureau An amendment that would allow school boards to meet in special session before 5 p.m. was soundly defeated Thursday by the state Senate. After the amendment failed, the Senate approved Senate Bill 418, which would require all school board meetings to be held after 5 p.m. The lead sponsor of the bill is Sen. James Scott of Warren. The unsuccessful amendment was proposed by Sen. David Malone of Fayetteville. If you call a special meeting and you have it at 2 p.m., then the people who want to come and voice their opinions will be at work, Sen. Mike Everett of Marked Tree, who voted against the amendment, said. But Malone said school districts dont want the Legislature to dictate all their rules and regulations. The bill was approved by a vote of 29-1. Sen. Joe Yates of Bentonville was the only senator who voted against the legislation. Also Thursday, the Senate approved two versions of bills to prohibit stalking. Before approving the bills, the Senate amended Senate Bill 2 to make it identical to House Bill 1201. SB 2 is sponsored by Sen. Eugene Bud Canada of Hot Springs. HB 1201 is sponsored by Rep. Judy Smith of Camden. Both bills would classify a stalker as a person who purposefully engages in a course of conduct that harasses another person and makes a terroristic threat with the intent of placing that person in imminent fear of death or serious bodily injury. Under both bills, the acts of stalking must be separated by at least 36 hours and occur within one year. Second-degree stalking would carry a three- to 10-year prison term and a $10,000 fine. Under first-degree stalking, the convicted person must have been convicted of second-degree stalking within 10 years of the crime or must have been armed with a deadly weapon. SB 2 was approved unanimously. SB 1201 was approved 34-1.Arkansas Democrat SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 1993 ' Copyright C 1993, Little Rock Newspapers. Inc. Legislative digest Sponsor delays bill on school boards The House sponsor of a bill that would require school boards to meet after 5 p.m. delayed consideration of the proposal by the House on Friday after several members objected. . The debate over Senate Bill 418 by Sen. James Scott of Warren was about the only discussion on a day when legislators were anxious to head home before expected bad weather hit  and catch the Razorback basketball game on TV. What it (SB 418) is doing is requiring them to meet when the public can meet with them, said Rep. Jimmie Don McKis- sack of Star City, who was handling the bill in the House. Rep. Pat Flanagin of Forrest City called it an honest and good government bill. But McKissack asked for the delay after Reps. Jimmie Wilson . of Lakeview and Roger Rorie of Clinton said the bill would take away local power from school boards.Arkansas Democrat (Bazcttc Arkansas Democrat Qpazette FRIDAY, MARCH 26,1993 Copyright  1993. Little Rock Newspapers. Inc. LRSD board commits to court plan I I I I BY CYNTHIA HOWELL Democrat-Gazette Education Writer In response to U.S. District Judge Susan Webber Wrights stern lecture last week to the Little Rock School Board, board members said Thursday that they believe the district must be committed to implementing the court-approved desegregation plan. Board members Dorsey Jackson and John A. Riggs IV both read lengthy statements, saying they didnt agree with all parts of the plan adopted by their predecessors, but court orders must be obeyed. In spite of my philosophical differences with this plan, I intend to use my influence as a board member to see it is implemented, Jackson read. Jackson, whom the judge called on to stop reading a magazine during the court hearing, apologized for his courtroom behavior and said he had no intention to resign despite pressure to do so. He went on to say that demands made on the district by the black Joshua intervenors were unreasonable. He asked that John Walker, the intervenors attorney, restrain his hostilities and enable the district to educate all children. Walker, who attended the meeting, questioned Jacksons sincerity and said he was begging the board to drop its adversary role and be cooperative in the school case. Riggs said in his six-page statement that he would attend all future court hearings and report to the board on them if Wright would release other members from attending. District Superintendent Mac Bernd told the board that steps are planned to immediately assess what components of the desegregation plan are being implemented and what remains to be done. In other business, the board approved\n A committee recommendation that a new interdistrict elementary school be built on the site of the Stephens Incentive Elementary School at 3700 W. 18th St.  The assignment of Sadie principal Mitchell, of Cloverdale Elementary School, as principal of the new Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School.Aikansas Democrat gazette FRIDAY, JUNE 11,1993 - 9B LRSD ponders appeal of hearing attendance order BY DANNY SHAMEER Democrat-Gazene Education Writer The Little Rock School Board will vote June 24 on whether to appeal a federal judges requirement that its members appear at court hearings in the Pulaski County school desegregation case. The idea sparked strong opinions from all sides of the table when board member Dorsey Jackson brought it up during a work session Thursday to develop an agenda for the regular monthly board meeting June 24. He also proposed two other items designed to help ensure that the board will know whether the district and its employees are following court guidelines and the desegregation plan. Those proposals would:  Instruct the districts administration and legal staff to prepare a summarized list of timetables of specific desegregation plan items from all the various court orders in effect.  Direct the administration to prepare specific job descriptions for cabinet-level positions. The descriptions would identify specific sections of the desegregation plan for which the employee is responsible. The cabinet-level employee would be required to develop similar job descriptions for staff members. Since March, U.S. District Judge Susan Webber Wright has required school board members to attend federal court hearings involving the district and the desegregation case. If she grants excused absences to any members, they must attend a review session at a later date to go over key points. Jackson said that requiring board members to attend hearings during the work day prevents them from performing their regular jobs and may ultimately limit the number of people who can serve on the school board. Board president John Moore, who was fined $100 for contempt of court after leaving a desegregation hearing Tuesday afternoon without permission because of a job commitment, favored placing Jacksons proposal to appeal on the June 24 agenda. Board members Pat Gee, Dr. Katherine Mitchell and Bill Hamilton spoke against adding the appeal to the agenda. They said the judge wants the board to witness firsthand how she believes the district is mishandling desegregation guidelines.Arkansas Democrat (j^azctte FRIDAY, JULY 16, 1993 . Copyright O 1993, Little Rock Newspapers, Inc. i.' EDITORIALS Emergency coming For the schools John Riggs of the Little Rock School Board got credit for this suggestion: When the board interviews prospects for a new superintendent to replace short-timer Mac Bernd, we want to make sure the next superintendent knows every wart on this school district. We want to talk them out of the job before they take it Good idea. Lets hope the board finds a candidate with staying power this time. But considering the challenge, not even a combination of Horace Mann, John Dewey, Maria Montessori and Booker T. Washington could do the job alone  not without a change in public attitude and public policy. The district is going broke, it faces receivership, the money from the legal settlement is running out, and the only clear prospect ahead is more of the same. Ba li .I. \u0026gt; )| 'I r/ I i l .. ll I 'I 111: Even if you dont care much about the school system in Little Rock, though you should, remember that, as the schools go, so goes the capital city. When young folks with families drift away, they take with them not just their kids but their houses and business and civic activities and spirit. Its time for more than a new superintendent. Its time for leadership  for ail those who are bound by the legal settlement to renegotiate it with the object of reviving public education in Central Arkansas. What good is preserving every metropolitan school districts stake in the settlement if it drags all of them down and chases folks away from the city? In the past, Arkansas has been good at rallying in times of crisis. A small band of women saved Little Rocks schools back in the bad old days. Businessmen have come to the citys rescue more than once, often quietly and almost unnoticed. What about an emergency committee of teachers, parents, public officials and civic leaders to rethink and revive public education in Little Rock before the approaching  emergency strikes full force? The community has the resources, it has the leadership, and it has the pride to make a new start. It need only unite and mobilize them. Here is something j to think about, but not too long. Here is j something that needs doing. Soon. I 'f! Arkansas Democrat (gazette TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1993 Copyright O 1993. UWe Rock Newspapers. Inc. The responsibilities of a school board I read with interest the article about the citizens committee that is trying to get the Little Rock School District to reconsider hiring John Hickman. They also made a lot of recommendations for other principals and vice principals at various schools in the district. They need to study the duties and responsibilities of a school board in Arkansas. The school board is charged with hiring and firing the superintendent and setting school policy. The superintendent is then charged with the responsibility of recommending the hiring and firing of all other personnel in the district. The school board either approves or disapproves of his recommendations, and other action by the school board should be considered interference with the duties of the superintendent. Everyone who aspires to a professional position must submit an application for that opening based on the qualifications set down by the state of Arkansas.Arkansas Demcxn-at ^(gazette -FRIDAY, FEBRUARY4,1994  School Board to tackle variety of topics The Little Rock School Board will meet today and Saturday for a two-day work session on a variety of topics, including presentation of preliminary information on the districts 1994-95 budget. The work session will begin at 4:30 p.m. today on the fourth floor of Worthen Bank, 200 W. Capitol Ave. 'The session will resume at 8 a.m. Saturday at the same location. Tentative agenda items include a report on the advantages and disadvantages of hiring private companies to perform jobs now done by nonteaching district employees, incentive schools and the districts desegregation plan, facilities, transportation, student discipline, board policies, district goals and the appointment of board members to committees.FRIDAY, APRIL 1,1994 LRSD officials present board with wish list worth $193,480 BY CYNTHIA HOWELL Democrat-Gazette Education Writer Despite the need to cut $7.2 million in expenses for next year. Little Rock School District administrators are recommending some more staff and programs for 1994-95. Some of the programs are required by the state and federal governments or the districts own desegregation plan. Programs proposed to the school board this week will cost about $193,480 from revenues that will total $136 million next year. The board hasnt approved the proposals or decided how expenses will be cut. The budget additions include:  $75,000 to expand district services to serve a minimum of 100 students with limited or no English skills.  $38,000 for revising math, language arts, foreign language and science courses to comply with state directives and for training teachers in those changes.  $25,000 for science equipment.  $18,000 for a secretary in the social studies department.  $3,000 for development of a Spanish immersion pilot program where virtually all instruction in a first-grade incentive school class would be in Spanish. The school that would hold the program hasnt been chosen.  $15,000 to revise the foreign language curriculum to accommodate students who have extensive instruction in elementary schools and those who dont. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will assist with the project.  $18,000 for supplies and graduate course hours for math teachers in grades kindergarten through four. Two teachers in each of the 36 elementary schools will participate in the program. Another $377,000 would be spent on four Spanish teachers for the incentive elementary schools and equipment purchases to support the high-technology themes at Franklin, Rockefeller, Rightsell and Garland incentive schools. Those costs can be absorbed by doubling the funding those schools receive per student under the districts desegregation plan.Arkansas Democrat \"8? azcttc  K FRIDAY, MAY 27, 1 MJ LRSD board chief placed on probation for illegal duck hunt Ducks BY PATRICIA MANSON Democrat-Gazette Federal Reporter Little Rock School Board President Dorsey Jackson was placed on probation Thursday after pleading guilty to violating federal regulations during a January duck hunt. Jacksons conviction on six nnsdemeanor counts wont disqualify him from remaining on the school board, said the boards attorney. Christopher Heller. Five other defendants in the case also pleaded guilty Thursday to misdemeanors and were sentenced in federal court in Little Rock. Jacksons son and three other men admitted they shot more than their limit of ducks and Illegally tagged the birds to conceal the identity of the hunter who killed them. A sixth defendant admitted he had possessed illegally tagged ducks. J L I Federal officials said five of the defendants were responsible for shooting 23 ducks more than the limit dur- ing three days. The sixth defendant took the birds to a commercial picking operation officials said. Officers from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service investi- Dorsey Jackson gated the case. In federal court Thursday, U.S. Magistrate Judge Jerry W. Cavaneau said duck hunters who violate regulations are cheating all the rest of us. When people in positions of trust and authority ignore the law, disrespect the law, we cant expect other people to respect it, Cavaneau told the defendants. The magistrate followed See DUCKS, Page 5B  Continued from Page 1B Assistant U.S. Attorney Kenneth F. Stolls sentencing recommendations, ordering all the defendants to pay restitution and placing five of them on probation. The men had faced a six-month jail term and a $5,000 fine on each count. Stoll told the magistrate that the investigation in the case began Jan. 8. Thal was the day three of the defendants returned to the Circle S Duck Club in Arkansas County with their limit of ducks and then went out hunting again, Stoll said. He said five of the defendants repealed the same procedure the next day, bringing in a limit of ducks and then going out again for more game. After being confronted by wildlife officers, the Jacksons admitted they also had killed more than their limit of ducks and illegally tagged the birds Jan. 7, the day before the investigation began, Stoll said. Defense attorney Jim Rhodes didnt challenge Stolls account, .saying the Jacksons and the other defendants had acknowledged their guilt from Day One. But in a February 3 interview with the Arkansas Democrat- Gazette, Jackson denied having been questioned by authorities about the incident. Five of the defendants were placed on one year of unsupervised probation, barred from hunting during that time and ordered to pay restitution. Those defendants were: Jackson, 50. He pleaded guilty to three counts of killing more than the three-duck daily limit and three counts of improperly tagging the excess. Cavaneau ordered Jackson to pay $2,500 in restitution.  Dorsey Jackson Jr., 22, of Little Rock. The school board presidents son also pleaded guilty to six misdemeanor counts. He was ordered to pay $1,500 in restitution.  CharlesE. Kalb, 31, of Memphis. He pleaded guilty to four misdemeanor counts and was ordered to pay $2,100 in restitution.  E.F. Lord Jr., 50, of Little Rock. He pleaded guilty to three misdemeanor counts and was ordered to pay $1,500 in restitution.  Robert C. Lord, 49, E.F Lord's brother, of Little Rock. He pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts and was ordered to pay $1,200 in restitution. Wayne C. Sexton, 44, of Gillett, was the only defendant not placed on probation. He pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of having custody of 16 improperly tagged ducks and was ordered to pay $750 in restitution. Outside the courtroom. Special Agent Ron Parker of the federal wildlife service said tagging the hunters name and address the number and species of the birds and the date the birds were killed. The tag must be signed by the hunter, he said Parker said the tagging requirements are designed to make hunters accountable for the birds they kill and to prevent hunters from bagging more than the limit. violations and ''double trinnini\n\" --nr Irillinn \u0026lt;1____. or killing more than one limit  IS .q big problem among hunters. Federal regulations require hunters to lag the migratory game birds they have bagged if they leave the birds outside their homes or in someone elses possession, Parker said. He said the tag must includeSATURDAY. JUNE 4, 1994  Dorsey Jackson should resign Dorsey Jackson should resign from the Little Rock School Board. The board, patrons, community and children attending the Little Rock School District would be served positively by his departure. Jackson was ordered to pay $2,500 for exceeding his daily limitation of duck kills. Jackson allegedly admitted killing his daily limit, disposing of the ducks at a duck club, then returned to kill more ducks. Jackson broke the law six times. Jacksons son was also ordered to pay restitution for the same offense. Jackson, as president of the School Board, is in a position of trust and leadership in the community. He violated his position of trust and leadership. The example Jackson sets for his children is his business, but the example he sets for the community, and more importantly, the children attending the Little Rock School District, is all of our business and concern. How can the community expect Jack- son to credibly carry out the laws which govern our school district and the desegregation orders he is responsible for implementing when he has such disrespect for the law? If he does not resign, the board should pass a no-confidence resolution pertaining to his position as a board member. JOHN ROLLANS Little RockArkansas Democrat 'w (gazette  WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 1994 Ducks unlimited When hunters are caught ow embarrassing for Dorsey Jackson, president of Little Rocks school board  and for the rest of us. Shooting only one duck too many would be a dubious examp le to set for the next generation. Mr. Jackson and four others now have pled guilty to bagging twenty-three over the legal limit back in January. Its also reported that they illegally tagged the carcasses to conceal who had killed the ducks. In February, Mr. Jackson denied that he had been questioned by authorities about the hunting incident when a reporter asked about it. Now this. Others on the hunt were Mr. Jacksons son, Dorsey Jackson Jr.\nCharles E. Kalb of Memphis\nand the brothers Lord  E.F. Jr. and Robert C. Another man, Wayne Sexton of Gillett, was arrested for possessing the  ducks. The game warden seems to have bagged quite a few. At least Mr. Jackson wont lose his seat as president of the school board. A federal magistrate could have sent all of the defendants to jail for six months and fined them $5,000. In ad- - dition to making restitution in amounts ranging from $1,200 to $2,500  Mr. Jackson paid the most  all the defendants were placed on probation. Lucky for them the magistrate didnt turn them all over to Ducks Unlimited. Those folks are not fond of people who violate the game laws. The Jacksons and their friends werent the first duck hunters to get caught thinking with their trigger fingers. Temptation has a way of clouding common sense  and legal bag limits. When hunters find themselves in marshlands frequented by swarms of quackers, something strange seems to overtake some of them. Like a spell. Back in the Senseless Sixties, for example, a hi^ official with the states Game and Fish Commission got into hot water over wild ducks. Seems that wildlife officers heard shooting in the woods near Pine Bluff and came upon a trail of duck carcasses with the breasts carved out. The trail led to the state official and another man, who ended up shouldering the blame. The official was suspended pending an investigation, but resigned before a hearing. When hunters disregard the legal limits, theyre cheating the legal hunters, as the judge in this case pointed out. As any school disciplinarian might add, lets hope theyve all learned their lesson by now. Arkansas Demcxaat ^azcttc TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11.1994 Wflliams, board member to host meeting on schools The Little Rock School District will hold a town hall meeting tonight with hosts Superintendent Henry Williams and Little Rock School Board member John Riggs. The 7 p.m. meeting, one in a series the district has scheduled, will be at Fulbright Elementary School, 300 Pleasant Valley Drive.Arkansas Democrat'  THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1994 LR School Board meets today at Ish The Little Rock School Board will hold its monthly agenda meeting at 5 p.m. today at the old Ish Elementary School building, 3003 S. Pulaski St. The district recently reopened the school to house pupils in pre-kindergarten through third grades who previously attended Chicot Elementary before it was damaged by arson Oct. 13. In addition to setting the agenda for its Nov. 17 meeting, the board will conduct a special meeting to fill an administrative vacancy in the districts data- processing department\ndiscuss a process for selling excess property\nreview the districts budgeting system\nand identify programs to be evaluated this year for their effectiveness.Arkansas Demcx^rat (gazette WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1995 A I iMi* MMz*nanr Inr LRSD decision-makers huddle to hone skills BY CYNTHIA HOWELL Democrat-Gazette Education Writer Little Rock School Board members and the superintendent holed up in a hotel conference room most of Tuesday to stren^hen their working relationships and refine their system for making decisions. New Futures for Little Rock Youth sponsored the training for the board and Superintendent Henry Williams at the Little Rock Hilton Inn. Phillip Schlecty and Marty Vowels, educational consultants from Louisville, Ky,, led the training. New Futures is a collaboration of public and private agencies working in Little Rack to prevent teen-age pregnancy, youth violence and student failure in schools. The agency works closely with the Little Rock School District, Five of the seven Little Rock board members participated in the session. The others couldnt take part in most of the session because of illness or job responsibilities, Schlecty, president of the Center for Leadership in School Reform in Louisville, told school board members their roles should differ from those of other elected officials on governing boards. A school board members responsibility goes beyond representing a group of constituents and working for compromise. Schlecty said. Instead. a school board member should work for the common good of all students in a school district. That should include working with other board members to agree on what is important for students and educating constituents about those agreements and goals, Schlecty said. \"Its hard work. Its boring. It takes lots of conversation, he said of working for consensus. Its so much easier to just represent a constituency. and members Board Williams reviewed and discussed how they function and communicate with each other and the public. The session was held at least in part to prepare the board for coming sessions on the 1995-96 budget. Williams has said the district must cut as much as $8 million in expenses for next year.Arkansas Democrat j WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1995 Pulaski district grants teacher paid leave for LRSD board time BY CHRIS REINOLDS Democrat-Gazette Staff Writer The Little Rock School Board j president, who teaches in the Pulaski County Special School District. was docked three days pay because she took time oiT to at-  tend board meetings. Classroom Teachers contract states that professional leave may be granted for a school-related or -sponsored activity directly related to professional improvement. Professional leave is granted to improve the instructional program of the district. The contract doesnt limit the But Tuesday night, the Pulaski County Special School Board number of professional days a granted Linda Pondexter paid teacher can use. professional leave. Board mem- Pondexter contended that the bers said Pondexters involve- district didnt apply the professional leave policy fairly. ment in both districts could contribute to solving the desegregation problems that encompass all three districts in the county. If anybody has the opportunity to bridge the gap between the two districts, we need to support them, board member Mildred Im not talking about abusing the leave. Its a day here, a day there, she said. Pondexter said she leaves extensive lesson plans for the days shes absent so her students dont lose important instructional time. My kids are proud of what I do, Pondexter said. Pondexter said she has lost several hundred dollars since she began serving on the Little Rock School Board in 1993. The three days pay the board refused to pay this year would have totaled about $600, Pondexter said. Pulaski County Special Superintendent Bobby Lester said- teachers have served in the past as North Little Rock School Board members but have never been granted professional leave. Instead, those teachers were al\u0026lt; lowed to take unpaid public service leave. I Tatum said. Pondexter, who teachers ninth-grade civics at Fuller Junior High, has asked for three separate days of paid professional leave since being elected board president last fall. The district denied her the pay, and the teachers union has compensated her. My first and foremost job is to educate the children of Pulaski County, Pondexter said. But it is important to extricate ourselves from the desegregation case with interdistrict cooperation. The Pulaski .Association ofArkansas I \u0026gt;ciiKx iat W (bnzclk 7UESDAY, MARCH 14, 1995 O.G. Jacovelli, 49, school board veteran, dies BY SANDRA COX OflfTxwrei-Gftzettfl Staff Wrtlef O.G. Jacovelli. a vocal sevenyear member of the Little Rock School Board who wasn't afraid to take unpopular stances, died early Monday morning of cancer. She was 49. \"She never worried about public opinion, said Linda Pondexter, Little Rock School Board president. \"But she worried about being right\" Jacovelli served on the board since her election in December 1987. She served as board president from September 1991 to January 1993 and as vice president from September 1990 to August 1991. \"We're all saddened, said Dr. Henry Williams, superintendent of Little Rock schools. \"It's an unfortunate and untimely death for a person that has worked so hard to do so much for so many. Oma Glynn Jacovelli was not afraid to make bold moves. For example, she spoke out in 1989 against the appointment of Buffalo. N.Y.. Superintendent Eugene Keville as a Little Rock school desegregation monitor. Angry because the school board voted against appealing U.S. District .Judge Henry Woods order rejecting a proposed desegregation settlement and empowering Keville as the monitor, she made a motion that Southwest Little Kock be de-an-nexed from the district. That motion failed. \"She was a spirited and courageous woman who was a real supporter of education and who, as a school board member, not only was well prepared, but had enormous influences on others. said Skip Kutherford, former Little Kock School Board member and president. Pondexter said it was at Ja-covelli's urging that she ran for board president. Andi Jacovelli was deeply dedicated to the district. Southwest Little Rock in particular, said her sister, Mary Beth Ross of Little Rock. \"This phone rang off the wall the whole time she was on the board until she became sick, Ross said in a telephone interview at her sisters house. \"Calls from parents, calls from teachers, calls from students. She would always call them back. ' Jacovelli was a founder of the McClellan Community School, located at McClellan High School, which serves as a community center and offers various 1 See JACOVELLI, Pago 3B O.G. Jacovelli --------- ------------- OMA GLYNN JACOVELLI, 49, ol Utile Rock, died March 13, 1995. She was a homemaker, a member ol the Little Rock School Board and a Baptist. Survivors Include her husband, Paul Jacovelli\nson, Jason Ross Jacovelli, ot Little Rock\nmother, Sarah Elizabeth Teas, Ft. Smith\ntwo brothers, John P. Teas, Jr. Tulsa, Oklahoma, James H. Teas, Little Rock\ntwo sisters, Dorothy McCartt, Ft. Smith, Mary Beth Ross, Little Rock. Memorial service will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, at the Roller-Drummond Funeral Home Southwest Chapel, with Rev. William Fields officiating. Memorials may be made Io Arkansas Cancer Research Center Tree ol Life, U.A.M.S. Jacovelli  Continued from Page 1B classes to Southwest Little Rock residents. She also took a siie-cial interest in band and music programs in the district. Last October, shortly before cancer began taking its toll on her, she visited Chicot Elementary, which was In her district, aRer it was gutted by fire. The visit was one of her last public appearances as board member. \"She was a woman of passion, conviction and tenacity, said Ann Brown, federal desegregation monitor. \"She fought hard for what she believed was right for children. We lost a very Applicants sought to fill vacant seat The Little Kock School Board will solicit applica-tion. s for the Zone 7 Southwest Little Kock seat lell vacant by Monday's death of O.G. .lacovelli. Snellen Vann, district spokesman, said district policy requires the board to appoint someone to finish a vacated term. Jacovcili'.s term ends in 1997. Vann said the board had not discussed any possible appointments. regular audience members at Little Rock School Board meetings aRer the announcement of the district's student assignment plan. In 1987, she became a candidate for the board In a three-way race for Zone 7, which resulted in a runoff that December with Douglas Hardin. Jacovelli won, with 81 percent of the votes. When re-elected last September, Jacovelli wa.s relieved. \"I take thi.s to mean that I am in touch with the public and I should keep on doing what I am doing. Jacovelli said the night of the election. great lady. .lacovelli wa.s born raised in Fayetteville. She was active in the Fayetteville High School band, playing the clarinet and eventually the saxophone. li, who was in the Navy. The two and had a son. Seventeen years ago, when her husband took a job willi AT\u0026amp;T, the familj moved to Pn-laski County, where her son wa.s a student in the Pulaski And she always dreamed of County Special School District, being a nurse, Ross said. Ja- She volunteered in the school coveili attended Sparks Nursing district, serving as a room moth- School in Fort Smith but never gradnated. In recent years, she had a part time job at the Kroger pharmac.v on Shackleford Koad in Little Kock. er and becoming active in the Parent Teacher.s Association. When her school was annexed to Little Kock's district, she became even more active in While in Fayetteville, she education affairs. .lacovelli, her met and married Paul Jacovel- husband and licr sister became Arkansas Democrat  FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 1995 SWLR candidates sought to serve on school board The Little Rock School Information on the exact Board is seeking applications boundaries is available at the -   -  Pulaski County Election Com\nfrom Southwest Little Rock residents to fill a board vacancy for six months. Applications for the board seat are available at the school mission office or the Pulaski County Board of Education office, both at the county administration building at 201 S. districts administration build- Broadway. _ ing at 810 W. Markham St. School board members don t To aualifv for the seat, left va- receive salaries. qualify The person the remaining six cant by board member O.G. Ja- ' - - covellis death Monday, appli- board members select to fill the cants must be registered voters position will serve until the next school board election in in Pulaski County and live with- ---------- in the boundaries of Zone 7 of September. At that time, the ap- the school board election zones. The zone encompasses the pointee may choose to run for election to represent Zone 7 for the rest of the term, which ex- southwestern part of Little Rock, including most of the pires in September 1997. The deadline for applying area south of Base Line Road.  It also includes a section south for the board seat will be in ear- of Stagecoach Road and west of ly April, 15 days after a legal n^ Chicot Road, tice of the vacancy is published.Arkansas Democrat . SATURDAY, MARCH 18,1995 CoDWWht O UtB Rock Nwpaofj. Inc. O. G. Jacovelli You didnt have to agree with Oma Glynn Jacovelli to adniire her moxie, her dedication to Little Rocks public schools, and the way she always returned phone calls. Mrs. Jacovelli was the kind of citizen-legislator who explains why America works, or anyway why it used to. Her death at the age of 49 this week came as one more blow to a school district that doesnt need any more problems. Count among the mourners the community. It occurs to us at times like these that if every school district had more 0. G. Jacovellis, there would be a lot fewer problems for leaders like her to raise sand about In the end, the solution to the tangled web that all three of the school districts in Pulaski County have so artfully and so long spun around each other doesnt depend on courts or legislatures, but on citizens themselves. If we all just leave education to somebody else, instead of following Mrs. Jacovellis lead, those problems will never be resolved, certainly not the way they should be. Oma Glynn Jacovellis greatest legacy to public education remains her example.WEDNESDAY. MARCH 29,1995 4 seek to fill seat I I on school board opened in SWLR BY CYNTHIA HOWELL Democrat-Gazette Education Writer Four Southwest Little Rock residents have applied for the Little Rock School Board vacancy created by the March 13 death of O.G. Jacovelli. So far. the field includes two businessmen, a retired teacher and a community activist. The application deadline is Monday. The school board is advertising, for applicants to fill the position temporarily until the September 1995 school board election. Applicants must be registered voters who live within school board Election Zone 7. which encompasses much of Southwest Little Rock. The present six board members will choose a member from the pool of applicants. The appointment will expire in September when the next regular school board election is held. The appointed member is eligible to run for election then. The four applicants are Douglas Hardin, who ran unsuccessfully for a board position in 1987\nNola Nelms, who retired as a teacher from the Little Rock district three years ago\nDave Cooley, who owns his own lamination supply company\nand Paul Howell,.president of the .Arkansas Council of Vietnam Veterans of America. Hardin, 53, is the credit manager at Jungkind Photo-Graphic. He\nis a 1960 graduate of Central High School and a 1965 graduate of what is now the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He and hisjwife. Sharon, who works for the' Internal Revenue Service, have two children: a son who will grstduate this year from Central Hi^ and a daughter who will griluate this spring from Notre Dame University. Hardin ran for the Zone 7 board position in 1987 and came in second in a three-way race. He lostthe runoff election to Jacov- ellL I'ive always been interested in the school district and have tried to keep up with it, Hardin said Tuesday. He said he is interested in helping the district improve security, manage its budget and bring an end to court supervision of the district in the 12-year-old school desegregation lawsuit Nelms. 63, worked for the Little Rock district for 23 years at Carver, Romine and Stephens elementary schools before retiring. She has worked 40 years as a teacher after beginning her career in Texas. The mother of two adult daughters. Nelms has a bachelor's degree from the University of -Arkansas at Fayetteville and a masters degree from UALR. Much of her experience in Little Rock came in inner-city schools where the focus has been on raising the achievement levels of black children while enticing whites to voluntarily attend the schools to improve their racial balance. Ive seen a lot of changes in 23 years, Nelms said. Weve made some mistakes, but there are a lot of good things too. Like Hardin, she also said she wanted to help the district meet its desegregation obligations and end the lawsuit. Both Nelms and Hardin said they would be interested in running for election in September. Howell and Cooley could not be reached for comment about their candidacies Tuesday. Cooleys son-in-law said Cooley owns his own business in North Little Rock. Howell is best known for his work in the state on behalf of veterans of the Vietnam War. A former U.S. Marine, he is president of the Arkansas Council of Vietnam Veterans of America. He also is vice president of the Chicot Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association, which has worked hard over the past several months to convince the Little Rock School District to rebuild the school, which arson partially destroyed last October. He most recently sought an appointment to fill a vacancy on the Little Rock Board of Directors.Arkansas Democrat '^(Bazcttc TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 1995 3 more apply for LRSD board seat BY CYNTHIA HOWELL Democrat-Gazette Education Writer Three more people submitted applications by Mondays deadline to fill a Little Rock School Board vacancy, bringing the number of applicants for the boards Zone 7 position to seven. Zone 7 encompasses much of Southwest Little Rock. The vacancy was created by the March 13 death of Oma O.G. Jacovelli. The remaining six board members will appoint a person from the applicant pool to serve until the September school board election. The three latest candidates to submit applications are Tina Gatson, Claudius Johnson and Stephanie Johnson. Claudius Johnson, 44. is director of the Dunbar Recreation Center and a 20-year Little Rock Parks and Recreation Department employee. He and his wife Anita have two sons and three daughters who attend Booker Elementary, Magnet Arts Cloverdale Junior High, Henderson Junior High and Parkview High School. He graduated from Philander Smith College with a degree in physical education, and has done postgraduate studies at the University of Arkansas. Gatson. 36, is executive director of the George Washington Carver and College Station branches of the YMCA. She has two sons, who attend McClellan High School and Chicot Elementary School. She is past president of the Chicot Parent Teacher Association. Gatson is a graduate of Portland State University in Portland, Ore. She had a double major of psychology and elementary education. She moved to Little Rock in 1982. Stephanie Johnson, an employee at the Arkansas Department of Health, could not be reached Monday.Arkansas Democraf^Q^azcttc | FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 1995 Ol/ KlowcnarKrc Inz* LR School Board names Johnson to fill seat of late Jacovelli BY CYNTHIA HOWELL Democrat-Gazene Education Writer The Little Rock School Board has chosen Stephanie Johnson, a one with tenacity, creativity, objectivity and commitment to service, My desire is to do whatever it takes to make me an effective board member, she said. In response to a question about her views on hiring private project director at the state Department of Health, to temporarily nil the Zone 7 vacancy creat- ----------- _ ed when O.G. Jacovelli died companies to operate the ais- March 13. tricts nonacademic departments. The board voted unanimously Johnson said she was a firm be- Thursday to se- i----- lect Johnson ! after publicly interviewing each of the six applicants for liever in promoting private business. But she also said she would have to know details about the cost of any contract, its feasibility and its impact on einployees, One area I would like to im- uie vacancy, C* prove is the image of the district *hen spending Johnson said, Obviously, there about an hour are a lot of negative images out in a closed ses- j u* there, and people have negative sron, l' 1 perceptions. ' Johnson will Johnson \"This district has so much to serve on the offer. Students who are on the board until the annual school right track truly know the strength of the district and its pro- the Kt election in September. She can run then for election from Zone 7, which encompasses much of Southwest Little Rock. The can- grams. Others interviewed included Tina Gatson, director of the didate elected in September will George Washington Carver YMCA\nserve until September 1997. Dave Cooley, owner of a lamina- Johnson, who has a psychology tion business\nClaudius Johnson, degree from the University of Ar- director of Dunbar Recreational kansas at Little Rock, administers Center\nPaul Howell, a communi- a health promotion project at the ty activist\nand Douglas Hardin, op- Health Department, The project is erations and credit manager for aimed at preventing school jungkind Photo-Graphic, dropouts, substance abuse and teen pregnancy through training in Like Johnson, several of the candidates had experience work- leadership and job skills, ing with youths. Others had finan- Johnsons primaiy duties in- ciai expertise. All but Stephanie elude developing curriculum for Johnson, who is single, have chil- training programs, budgeting, drgn, some of whom are adults, writing grants and monitoring the program. ' Tve been very involved with youth and children here in the city of the Little Rock. Johnson told the board. \"Quite frankly. Ive been on the other side of the fence, meaning that when I meet the children they've already been declared dysfunctional and may already be out of the school system, she sajd. :: -I thought this would be an excellent opportunity to have sorne input on how to keep children in school, to get their test scores up and to present a more positive image of the district.  She described herself as some-4B  FRIDAY, MAY 12, 1995 Teacher hearing halted as LR panel seeks legal opinion BY CYNTHIA HOWELL Democrat-Gazette Education Writer The Little Rock School Board will ask the state attorney general for an opinion on whether each of 99 teachers objecting to salary cuts proposed for next! year is entitled to a separate hearing before the board. Board ponders bid to raise tax The boards decision Thursday \"t to seek the opinion cut lyight snort short a planned combined hear- ing for 48 of the 99 teachers. Representatives of the Classroom Teachers Association objected to the combined hearing, saying there were no legal provisions for such a proceeding and their members hadnt agreed to it. The Arkansas Teacher Fair Dismissal Act gives teachers the right to ask for a school board hearing upon being notified by a superintendent that changes in the terms and conditions of their contract will reduce their pay for the next school year. Late last month, the Little Rock district sent certified letters telling 2,500 teachers and administrators that Superintendent Henry Williams had recom- mended that the board cut the work year by two or three days next year, with salaries cut accordingly. Williams is also recommending against incremental pay increases for eligible teachers who traditionally get them for their additional year of experience. The school board has made no final decisions on the recom- mended contract changes. Board members are awaiting the outcome of contract negotiations between district administrators and the Classroom Teachers Association. Brady Gadberry, the districts director of labor relations, argued that the board could hold ar- combined public hearing for the 48 teachers Thursday because each cases circumstances a are identical and no privacy issues are involved. He also said that the contract with teachers and discrimination laws prohibit the board from treating one employee or group of employees differently than any other employee in the same situation. BY CYNTHIA HOWELL Democrat-Gazette Education Writer Little Rock School Board members remained undecided Thursday about whether to ask voters in September to approve a tax increase. At their agenda meeting, board members asked Superintendent Henry Williams for information on how much money each additional property tax mill would raise for the schools and how many mills would be necessary to keep the district solvent. Williams asked tlie board to think about whether a millage proposal would be feasible, how the money generated by a millage increase should be spent and how a millage campaign might be conducted. District officials are trying to make about $9 million in cuts and adjustments to balance next years budget. At this time last year, the board had to cut about $7 million in expenses to avoid an illegal deficit in the current year. Williams has said similar cuts might have to continue in subsequent years. The district, which last obtained a millage increase in 1990, has a 43.9-mill tax rate. It isn't among the 135 districts in the state that must seek a tax increase this year to avoid a 10 percent income tax surcharge on their patrons in 1996 as the result of a recent legislative act aimed at districts that dont meet minimum millage requirements for support of schools. The Little Rock district will get a small financial boost from the sale of property adjacent to Forest Heights Junior High School. The board Thursday approved the sale of the University Avenue property for $115,000 to the Mark V. Williamson Co. Inc., an insurance and bonds company. Frank Martin, CTA executive Bestir said she wanted an indi- I* Yidual hearing to get answers to naan t had time to consult with questions about whv the hoard its members about a group hearing and couldn't override an em- questions about why the board wont take actions, such as closing schools, that are more permanent solutions to the districts ployees legal right to a hearing. ov.uuuus lo They have a right to a hear- budget problems mg. and we believe it is a right teacher for 16 Bestir, a Iig ana we neiievci it is a right teacher for 18 years, said she to an individual hearing, he hasn't gotten a salary increase in Said. fwn vparc hpranco u 7\n, two years because she is ineligi- .liJh ** I incremental increase. Teacher Jennifer Farley said proposed budget cuts for next teachers didn't get notice of the liearing set for Thursday until . 1  ''' cosThe'ras mucii nev and benefits, ney for the CTA, said that while Once an employee requests a rontrlct''r,?dn'r ^ r ' *\"'\"K. the board is obligated to contract reduction notices, conduct it within five to 10 days teachers niight have iiidividiial unless both the board and the defenses that might cause their employee agree in writing to a contracts to be renewed without delay. Additional employees cnanges. could ask for hearings hetwopn as After the meeting, teacher Jo between now and May 30.I Arkansas Democrat ^(Bazcttc  WEDNESDAY, JULY 26,1995  OMalley chooses not to seek return to LRSD school board T. Kevin OMalley, a member of the Little Rock School Board since 1993, said Tuesday that he will not seek re-election in September to the Zone 2 position. OMalley cited family and job responsibilities as his reasons for not running for another term. A staff attorney for the Arkansas Board of Review, OMalley and his wife have two young sons. As of Tuesday, no one had filed as a candidate from Zone 2, which encompasses central Little Rock, including the Broadmoor and University Park neighborhoods near the campus of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Also, no candidates have filed for the Zones 4 and 7 positions on the board, but the incumbents, John A. Riggs IV and Stephanie Johnson, have announced that they intend to run. Zone 4 encompasses northwest Little Rock and Zone 7 covers Southwest Little Rock, including Otter Creek subdivision. The deadline for filing with the Pulaski County Election Commission as a candidate in the Sept. 19 school board elections is Aug. 4.Arkansas Democrat C^azett^ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1995 Jty I I W I CoowWitC UB* Rock Nowkokoera. Inc. New board member says wifes job not nepotism emocrat-Gazstte staff 'The Little Rock School Boards newest member says a district policy against nepotism wont affect his family, although his wife is an instructional aide at Henderson Junior High School. The board has a policy against hiring anyone related to a member of the school board, the superintendent or senior-level administrators who report directly to the superintendent. The policy applies to spouses, siblings, grandparents, parents, children. aunts, uncles and even first cousins. Michael Daugherty said his wife, Sherry, has worked for the district for eight years and was a district employee before the nepotism policy was revised and adopted in 1994. He pointed out a policy clause that says the the policy will be applied prospectively and not affect the employment of anyone who was an employee when the policy adopted. was Daugherty said he conferred with several attorneys before entering the school board race. He produced an Aug. 25 letter from Mark Riable, a Little Rock lawyer, who said that after reviewing state laws and district policy he believed that Sherry Daughertys employment was not an issue Uiat would affect Daughertys candidacy. Daugherty was elected to the board 'Tuesday night in a runoff election against the Rev. Robert Willin^am. Daugherty replaces T. Kevin OMalley on the board.Arkansas Democrat ------- TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7..1995 EDITORIALS r .1 Illi i\u0026gt; II III ii I II III. I H.iiiiimil HIIiHIHH lU li !iJi I MI J School games in Little Rock A wake-ufj call to tlie school board A patron of Little Rocks scliool districtn. Baker Kurris, wlio has three cliildren in the public schoolspretty well summed up the publics disgust with politics-as-usual on the local school board. We are out here trying to recruit parents to the schools, he said of parents like himself, while members of the school board are rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic. Here the school district is facing bankniptcy as desegregation hinds from the state nin out\na big contract for janitorial services turns out to be legally dubious\nthe school district is still mired in the i web of the law, complete with the usual legal fees\nand yet the board cant find anything better to do tlian play games with its school superintendents contract. Henry Williams, the first superintendent in years who shows promise of hanging around for a good while, now has been denied the conventional third-year extension of his contractby a vote of 4-to-3. Its clear that the school district has problemsand potentialon a large scale. During the last school year, a total of 4,!58O students left the district or 18 percent of enrollment. Yet the school district doesnt conduct exit interviews, and so can't report the reasons families give for leaving little Rocks public schools. Amazing. And sad. After all these years, the district still doesnt conduct the most rudimentary survey to find out why its I losing students. Any private outfit . that kissed off its clientele this way\nwouldnt be in business very long. Its as though the school system still hasn't realized its in a service : business and needs to learn some things about marketing. Many par-\nenis understand tlie problem, which is why theyre organizing a group (Parents in Public Schools) that would let patrons address the board and the bureaucracy with a united voiceand also tell tlie rest of us about the good tilings tliat go on in Little Rocks schools. It should be no surprise by now tliat the school district must attract more students if its going to maintain standards. To quote one finding by a committee of citizens that is drawing up a strategy for the school district: The current trend of declining student enrollment must be reversed, since future State revenue will be based on the number of students in the District Any interested observer can make some good giesses about why the district is losing students, just from reading interviews in the paper. Families are worried about discipline in the schools. Parents dont see enough other parents getting involved. 'The public, especially now, needs to see the superintendent and school board working together to attack the districts problems. Instead, the patrons see the board vote 4-to-3 against extending Dr. Williams contract There is talk about sending him a message, and nimors about some members wanting to replace him, and other fun- andgames. Meanwhile, business piles up. serious No matter how many businesses relocate to Little Rock, or how much construction is approved at the polls, no city can prosper if its public schools dont With the danger signs mounting, and conscientious parents coming together to lobby for the schools, what is the school board doing? Fooling with the superintendents contract Anybody who wants to send Hank Williams a message needs to consider using the U.S. Mails or Southwestern Bell\nvotes at school board meetings should not be conftised with Western Union. Speaking of sending a message, somebody needs to tell this school board to wake up and get serious. Because education is serious business. Not just for students and their families but for the whole community. This is Little Rocks future the public schools are shaping Or misshaping i1 Arkansas Democrat j -------- FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1995 -------- 90 minutes per class up for study NLR board weighs changing schedule BY SUSAN ROTH Democrat-Gazette Education Writer North Little Rock High School students could have radically different schedules next fall if the school board approve.s a proposal to extend class periods to 90 minutes. Students at both the east and west campuses of the high school now have seven-period day.s with 50 minutes for each class. Under the new plan presented to the school board Thursday, they would have four extended class periods each day. Several board members applauded the proposal, but they did not take a vote. Administrators asked the board to consider Teachers say theyre working harder than ever before, but they would never go back, Chadwick said. ^ost administrators and teachers-at both schools are solidly behind the proposal. Several spoke enthusiastically about how working together on the research had dramatically boosted teacher morale. Some teachers are concerned about scheduling for foreign language classes and athletics, but Chadwick said everything can be worked out Were newcomers to this, but so many others have already waded through these waters and answered these questions. he said. Teachers said students are skeptical about having longer classes, but they may like having room for an extra elective. \"Students are stressed out. They have too much going on at once. said Bryan Duffie. a math teacher at the east campus who helped develop the plan. We think this can relieve some of their daily stress, and if we can alleviate some of that, it would help.\" Student stress could be re- lieved by having only four classes the plan at its January meeting so' instead of seven, some noted. they can put it into effect next fall. There are two possible schedOf the usual 50-minute period, only 27 minutes are considered quality instructional time be- ule plans for this block schedul- cause of interruptions, discipline ing concept. Students either See CLASSES, Page 3B would have the same four classes every day for a semester and then take four different classes at midyear, or they would take a total of eight classes at once, with four each day on alternating days for the entire year. Groups of teachers and administrators from each school spent ! the past two years researching similar programs at other high schools around thecountry.  Educators say the longer class- Classes  Continued from Page 2B and paperwork, said Anita es improve student discipline and j grades as well as teacher creativ- i ily. In the past six to eight years, : the concept has become the latest i thing in secondary education, es- ' Cameron, vice principal at the west campus. In addition to the additional class time, Cameron said, the new schedule would\n Allow teachers more time for planning and preparation because they would get a 90-minute prep period each day.  Provide enough time for teachers to present complete concepts.  Improve students comprehension by immersing them in the subject  Reduce the chaos and disciplinary problems associated with class changes by cutting them from six a day to three.  Foster innovations in teaching and allow more time for extra student participation, experimentation, lab work and guest presentations. pecially in other Southern states. ! In Arkansas, 12 to 15 schools have some version of block sched- I tditig while many others are I studying the idea, said Dana i tliadwick, director of North Little Rock secondary school administration. Chadwick said experts believe block scheduling will , .soon completely replace the tra- i (litional seven-period day.I [End spats FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1995 LR board 9 A- rr is advised Find solutions or face disaster, patrons say BY CYNTHIA HOWELL Democrat-Gazette Education Writer Prominent Little Rock School District patrons appealed to school board members Thursday night to quit their political in- lighting and, instead, seek solutions to desegregation and money problems that are threatening to bankrupt the citys education system. r*ir. / 4m*- 'M L4^\\ J ^. ^aZ-s-^ 1? Sj nf? SO .KS .. Mtjf t. -M* In an unusual demonstration of community interest in the health of the public schools, corporate chief executive officers, parents, former school board members, community activists and Gov. Jim Guy Tucker turned .r' 1 'S hi* out for the special meeting Tucker did not speak. Little Rock School District Superintendent Henry Williams We need to transcend the di- members listen Thursday night as visiveness, the bitterness the reversing the racism and the mistrust and de- enrollment their top priority. Shulls and seven vote our full attentionand resources to the essential task of Little Rock School District student to meet the challenges of the 21st centu- ly. Baker Kurrus, a father and lawyer, told the board. Arkansas Democral-Gazelta/DAVID GOTTSCHALK Other speakers expressed concern for the school district and appealed to administrators to resolve the districts financial and desegregation-related problems during a special meeting called in response to parents' petitions. The board called the special meeting in response to petitions from more than 500 district pa- irons. About 125 people attended the orderly session, during u/ninh AirU4- _______I______  which eight speakers  renewed their commitment to the district but also chastised the district J , spelled out what would happen if the system goes bankrupt. Several speakers also asked the board to extend Superintendent Henry Williams two-year contract so he will have the full three-year contract permitted by state law. The board voted 4-3 against the extension Oct. 31. Williams has said repeatedly in recent months that the district IS scheduled to lose $5 million in state desegregation funds next year. The loss of those funds coupled with loss of state aid due to a declining student rollment, means the district i en-  - -UlULtltl can- 'r\"Plemeiit all parts I desegregation 31an, Williams has said. The district has cut about $7 nillion in expenses in each of ---I------- **i cavil UI he past two years but will have 0 close some schools next year See LRSD, Page 16AArkansas Democrat (gazelle FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1995 LRSD . Continued from Page 1A to save money. .Rhett Tucker, the chairmanelect of the Greater Little Rock Chamber of Commerce and the father of two public school students, announced he will make state takeover. A 1995 statute allows the state to take over systems in distress. Such a takeover been achieved. But he warned that the aging plan is causing resegregation must be modified im- could result in the replacement of mediately. He urged the parties in the 13-year old court case to be the superintendent and staff, a new board election or the annexa- diplomatic, bold, unselfish and tion of the district to another more viable district. He asked district courageous. The five school board mem- ofiicials to make improvement hers at the meeting listened quiplans now before they are direct- etly to the presentation, which support of the public schools his ed to do so by the state. was interrupted six times by loud Surely local control is better applause, but made no comment top priority during his term. , Jhe well-being of the city and its people depend on the health of. the district. Tucker said, recalling a time a few years ago when a Fortune 500 company considered Little Rock as a site for its business. Three days of ap- than yet another external influ- ence, another cook in the kitchen, Argue said. at the conclusion of the session. Later, board member Katherine Mitchell said the unprece- Ben Smith, one of the founders dented meeting lifted her out of of the new Parents for Public Schools, told the board that he is aware of the districts attributes. the despair she often feels about the districts problems. It made me feel really good, pointments between company and city officials were planned. But. after corporate executives which are rarely publicized  she said. I didnt know that such as the scholarships students many people were knowledge- earn and learning programs. He able about the district and its reqd newspaper accounts of said his organization wants to problems. .scjiool district problems, they serve as the messenger to the But board member Michael canceled their appointments and public about the quality of the Daugherty said the group was lefl'town. .The next 18 months are criticalto the future of public educa- tidri in our city, Tucker said. We believe that the time is now schools. preaching to the choir Thursday Steve Shults, a Little Rock night. He said board members lawyer, asked the board to make it a No. 1 priority to stem the enare well aware of the problems. As for administrative stability, he rollment declines and then work said Williams creates that insta- for-bold new action. The business energetically to make prudent bility by looking for other jobs in community stands ready to do budget decisions. He said the board should focus what we can to be of assistance, he said. other cities. Other board members in atten- on what is best for students, not dance were John Riggs IV, presi- on the desires of any special in[ We can supply a lot of volun- in- dent Linda Pondexter and Pat eer help, and business and fi- terest group of parents, employ- Gee. Absent were Judy Magness ancial expertise and experience you will only ask John Steuri, cliairman and chief executive of- licer of Alltel Information Sys- ees or others. Further, it should and Sue Strickland. extend Williams contract, Shults said, citing Williams reputation as an effective leader who has tejns. told the board. made strides in managing the de- i We care and we want to help, segregation plan and budget bijt the bickering and the person- problems. We need Dr. Henry Williams aljattacks and the personal agen- das have got to stop, and everyone has got to work together to with all of his energy, creativeness, diligence and experience to help us resolve this mess were stthve these problems, he said. It is clear that there are highly in, Steuri said. Since JuneJ.982, diisruptive forces in this commu-  '   nijty who are profiting from this mpss and are hurting our schools arid the children whom we are weve had seven superintendents or acting superintendents in this school district. How do we expect parents to stay in our school district when we cannot even provide an environment where superintendents want to stay? Kurrus said: The more than desperately trying to educate. I am concerned that we will spend 1997 observing the 40th anniversary of the Central High Crisis of 1957 by experiencing yet 500 people who petitioned for another embarrassing, damaging this meeting have told you in a arid unnecessary public school very dramatic way that they care about this district, that they care about its students and that they party to that. care about the future of this com- :Rep. Jim Argue, D-Little Rock munity. He told the board that many of crlsis, Steuri said. And I don't think that any of us want to be a aftd the father of two public school students, warned the board the components of the districts th^t financial ruin could lead to a complex desegregation plan haveAricansas Democrat gazette FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1995  The choir is out of tune In response to Little Rock School Board member Michael Daughertys remark that me group was preaching to the choir at the 7 meeting, let me say to Daugherty that the choir is singing out of tune, and it is the congregation that must listen and the congregation that must suffer. What a pity that sitting in the congregation are our children M.W.SMYLY Little Rock2B  THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 1996 Pulaski Arkansas Democrat ngr (gazette LRSD to halt televising special school board meetings oemocrawiazBite Edurata^iwter members conferred with and students ns nart nf  tcicH.  , __ n. I uTT superintendent over an  R^k School Di^ict dent where he threatened a news- 1. ., paper photographer. Sueilen Vann, the districts di- plans to stop televising the school boards special meetings and agenda meetings because of a lack of money. conferred with and students as part of a televi- nt production course at Metropolitan Vocational Technical Skills Center, Vann said. inci- thou^t that broadcasting the dis- rector of communications, said this week that the district will I^e change generated a hand- continue to televise the regiiiar fill of complaints to the distnct board meetings held the fourth last week when a special school Thursday of each month. There is bo^ meetingthe first meeting no direct cost to the district for meetings because broadcast During that meeting, they are produced by a teacher The district has televised the regular monthly meetings for several years on Comcast Cable Television Channel 4. Almost a year ago, the district started broadcasting its special and agenda board meetings because board members were trying to cut the districts budget and tnougnt Up until now, broadcasts of the cussioM would be important to special meetings and agenda j . meetings were produced by said the special meeting Bruce Miles. Miles is a district broadcasts were not budgeted for teacher, but he has his own video school year. She took money production company from other p^ of her communi- He produced the meetings cations department bu^et to pay through a business arrangement for broadcaste dunng the first se- between the district and his com- mester. Tom^ts 5 p.m. agenda pany at about $50 an hour, Vann meeting will be televised, but it said. will be the last such broadcast, Vann said. agenda It's not practical to expect the teacher and his students to pro- I I duce all the meetings, Vann said. Many of the students have afterschool jobs and the special meetings are ftequently scheduled by the board with less than a days notice. Additionally, students have transportation problems getting to and from the meetings, which are held in the districts downtown administration building. The meetings often run late into the evening'\"A^sasPemocrat^i^^g^  MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5,1996  Uniforms and the fight against TASS ,  Michael Daugherty called the other day with an update on hijand now the presidentsidea to require that students in public schools wear uniforms. The still-new member of Little Rocks school board wants everybody to know that hes making good on his campaign pledge. He proudly reports that, as of February 1st uniforms were to be required for students in Little Rocks alternative schools. These are the kids most at risk to be^n with, he says. Its a big test case for getting (uniforms) districtwide. Will it work? Who knows? But if it means schools will be safer, lets give it a whirl Besides, some of us remember uniforms as a way to eliminate one more distraction when kids are on the lookout for any at all. When battling TASSTeenage Attention Span Syndrome-teachers need all the help they can get (A note to critics\nUniforms dont give the false impression that all students are the same, just that theyre all in the same boat) We cant wait to see how the new classroom attire works in the alters native schools. Congratulations, Mr. Daugherty, on accomplishing the extraordinary\nYou ve kept a campaign promise. Talk about brazen. ( i 1Arkansas Democrat W (gazette THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 1996 New school board needed ' Seven superintendents in the Little Rock school system in the past nine years. It should be quite apparent to any and all thinking people that what is needed is a new school board, not a new superintendent ' That is a shameful record. DAVID W. HANSON - - Fairfield BayARKANSAS TIMES  APRIL 5. 1996  T1 le Insider In transit The question isnt if, but when and under what terms Henry Williaiiis will depart as Little Rock school superintendent. The Insider has learned that a lawyer for the School Board (or should we say a lawyer See page 3 796756 0 6 Coniiniied from page I dispatched for the Board by President Linda Pondexter) and a lawyer for Williams met for the first time Tuesday to hammer out details of a buyout. .Jerry Malone of the Friday firm and James Penick reponedly tu e handling the chores for the Board and Wil- liams.respectively. Williams$115.(XX) contract runs through the 1996-97 school year. What's next Will the Little Rock School Board (or Czarina Pondexter) be ready with a replacement superintendent to spring on an unsuspecting public when they spring the Williams settlement? No. look for appointment of an interim management committee to run the district until a replacement is chosen. Names mentioned as possible participants on such a committee\nAssociate Superintendent Vic Anderson\nMann Magnet Principal Marian Lacey, and ad man Skip Rutherford, who helped write the current desegregation plan while a member of the School Board. Power mad Add School Board Member Mike Daugherty to the list of of public officials who believe their position exempts them from rule.s of common courtesy. After Pulaski Heights Junior High Principal Mona Briggs wrote Daugherty to object to the School Boards decision to reject janitorial schedule changes meant to improve efficiency, Daugherty responded: You asked why I didnt ask for input from you prior to voting for the change. If the truth be known, I neither desire nor\nThis project was supported in part by a Digitizing Hidden Special Collections and Archives project grant from The Andrew W. 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Purpose of the Station The station will operate in the interest, convenience, and ry of the Arkansas radio listener and will provide educa-informational, and cultural programming of consistently good quality. It will also provide an opportunity to qualified students of Doth institutions to participate in the operation of the Station. The Station will continue to conform to high stan-dards of operation. as represented by its present adherence to the criteria for qualification given by the Corporation for nacc I Public Broadcasting and Natioh'al Public Radio. II. Board of Overseers There will be a joint Board of Overseers (hereafter referred to as the \"Board\") to embody the unity of purpose of the two institutions in the operation of the station and to unify to the % maximum degree possible the resources contributed by them, with the following composition and general purposes: li 1 -1- ' M A V THU 3 : 3 2 P . 0 1. The Board will be responsible for establishing policy consistent with the purposes of the Station, as set forth above, and for recommending to the School District the selection of the Station Manager. 2. The Board will be comprised of seven (7) members. Three will be appointed by the Superintendent of the School District. Three will be appointed by the Chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. These six members will jointly, by majority vote, select an additional at-large member. In recognition of the commitment and significant contribution to KLRE FM of the organization known as the Friends of KLRE, the Superintendent and chancellor will each regularly select one of his or her three appointees to the Board from among the members of the Board of Directors of the Friends of KLRE, so long as the organization, its purposes, commitment and interest in KLRE remain essentially unchanged and at substantially the same or greater level of commitment as presently exists. Each selection of a Frlends of KLRE Board Member will be from a list of two nominees presented to the Superintendent or Chancellor by the Board of Directors of the Friends of KLRE. 3. Members of the Board will serve terms three years in length, with the Superintendent and Chancellor, respectively, determining which of their initial appointees will serve for terms of one, two, and three years. The at-large member will serve a three-year term. Any vacancy that occurs other than at the end of a term will be filled by the District, the University or the Board, as the case may be, for the balance of the unex- -2-T H LI : 3 2 F- . 0 3 pired term. When the term of Board position occupied by a a member of the Board of Directors of the Friends of KLRE expires, that position will be filled with a member of the Friends Board, so that there will always be two members of the Friends Board serving on the Board of Overseers, subject to Paragraph 2 above. 4. The Board will, by majority vote. elect its chair- person and otherwise organize and conduct its business in accordance with recognized rules of order. 3 . The school District will provide the members of the Board with general liability insurance against risks customarily insured against by Boards of commercial radio stations, if such coverage is obtainable at reasonable cost. III. Station Manager Under the oversight of the Board, the Station Manager will be responsible for the operation of the Station, including the selection and supervision of personnel and the administration of the budget, subject to the provisions of Section VIII below. IV. Sharing of Basic Financial Support The School District and the University will contribute equal amounts of basic financial support to the Station annually. a The Superintendent and the Chancellor will determine. in timely manner, the level of support to be contributed by the respective institutions for each succeeding year. In the event they are not able to agree on revised level of support for the upcoming year, the level set for the current year will continue to be applicable. -3- aM ft V  2 3  =\u0026gt; 1 THU F- . 0 -4 V. Location The University will provide a studio and house the Station in Stabler Hall. However, the Board may seek relocation of the Station to another site subject to the concurrence of the Superintendent and Chancellor. The university will accord to radio station staff the usual privileges, with regard to parking, building access, and such matters, as are accorded to institutional personnel. Withdrawal or Dissolution Withdrawal from this agreement, by either the School District VI . or the University, will require a written notice of two years. unless decided otherwise by mutual agreement. In the event of withdrawal, or of dissolution as a result of nonperformance of obligations, the party, if either, which beco- mes sole Ixcensee of the Station, will be granted use of all movable equipment which has been an integral part of the Station's operations, for the amount of One Thousand Dollars (Sl/000) per year, unless decided otherwise by mutual agreement. and the use of such equipment shall be automatically renewed annually for the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) per year. The withdrawing party or the party causing dissolution of the joint agreement as a result of nonperformance of its obligations, agrees to execute such documents. assignments, notices, applica- tions, instruments of transfer and any other documents or instru- ments necessary to effect the transfer of the license or any permits to the surviving party as sole licensee of the Station. -4- 3 1 THU 3:33 If because of the withdrawal by the University from this P . 0 5 joint undertaking or if the School District should become sole licensee of the Station as a result of the nonperformance of the obligations of the university hereunder, the School District shall have the option to lease the space in which the Station is then located. Such lease shall be upon terms and conditions as mutually agreed between the parties and shall be terminable by the lessee on reasonable notice out not less than sixty (60) days. The rental shall be reasonably related to the rental for similar space in the community considering, however, the value to the University of the continuing use of the Station by its students. VII. implementation 1. For the fiscal year during which this Agreement becomes effective, the School District and the University will each contribute on the effective date an amount equal to $178.08 for each day remaining in the fiscal year. This meets the cri- ter ion set by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting as the minimum total budget for stations applying for Community Service Grant. 2. The current station Manager and staff of KLRE FM will be retained as employees of the School District\nprovided, however, nothing herein shall be deemed to accord a contractual right to continued employment to any such employee or to modify the employment agreements between the Little Rock School District and the current Station Manager and staff of KLRE FM. -S aM A  THU Si : 3 -T R . 0 e 3. The School District will contribute to the joint agreement KLRE FM, with its license, Corporation for Public Broadcasting and National Public Radio qualification that provi- des National Public Radio programming and yearly Community Service Grant, the support of the Friends of KLRE FM, its underwriting, its grants and agreements, including the grants a from the Arkansas Arts Council and the Arkansas Endowment for the Humanities. The tower, transmission equipment, and building with associated land, currently used at 7701 Scott Hamilton Drive, will continue to be dedicated to KLRE FM as a backup for the main transmission system, use in microwave relay, and for ancillary services. in addition. such movable equipment, programming, programming supplies, and related materials as would enhance sta- tion operations in new location will be dedicated to the a jointly-operated station. Depending on the effect of applicable regulations on purchasing and property, and upon the judgment of the Board, such equipment may be retained on the School District inventory or may become jointly owned property or may be leased to the University. 4. The university will contribute to the joint agreement construction permit, 1icense, transmitter, transmission line. tower site and associated equipment for a transmission at the tower site including any buildings that the University may deem necessary, and the audio equipment that was previously purchased for a campus radio station. Depending on the effect of applicable regulations on purchasing and property, and upon the judgment of the Board, such equipment may be -6-THU = : 3 -4 R - 0 T retained on the university inventory or may become jointly owned property or may be leased to the School District. VIII. Continuing Operations 1. In order to conform to the laws of the State of Arkansas, the funds of the Station shall be received, recorded, disbursed, and reported through the accounting system of the School District. The Station shall, therefore, operate under the same laws, acts. regulations, administrative policies and proce- dures, and personnel policies and procedures as the School District. In addition. the Station shall be subject to the normal review. audit. and support of the School District officers having a function in the process. 2. The Board of Overseers shall cause an annual audit, independent or legislative. of the books to be made and shall make an annual financial report in writing to the cooperating institutions. 3. Contracts by the Station shall be let and purchases shall be made in accordance with the legal requirements applicable to contracts and purchases of the School District and shall be in accordance with the policies and procedures of the School District. The Station staff shall be eligible for the benefit programs available to the employees of the School District and shall for ail purposes be considered employees of the School District. 5. The foregoing approach is not meant to preclude other arrangements which might later be necessary or more -7- 4.r-1 V  2 3  5 1 5 I T H II appropriate and advantageous, if agreed to by the Superintendent F- . 0 S and Chancellor. IX. Special condition This Agreement shall be in effect and binding upon the School District and the University upon the satisfaction of the following specific condition: All necessary permits, applica- tions and approvals from the Federal Communications Commission shall have been obtained. X. Effective Date This Agreement shall become effective on the day the KLRE FM signal is broadcast simultaneously on its present frequency (90.5 FM) and on the frequency assigned to KUAR ( FM). XI. Binding Effect This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, and upon their successors and assigns including any successor to the School District by merger or consolidation. THIS AGREEt*lNT is entered into this 7th day of July , 1986 by the undersigned officers of the University and the School District each of whom is duly authorized by appropriate resolution of the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas and the Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District, as the case may be. for the school DISTRICT! FOR IVERS, Ys Ed Kelly, Superintendent ay T rnton, President - fir Date 7- 7- Date -8-STATfc OF ARKANSAS COUNTY OF PULASKI SCHOOL EMPLOYEES CONTR LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT Copy SALARY CLASS Unci SCHOOL KLRE/KUAR This contract, made and entered into by and between the LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT of PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS, and Charles Saults Witnesseth\n/ R - 0 By a majority vote Of the directors present at a legally held meeting\" on !I agrees to employ the said Charles Saults as Board Operator/ Producer I Position) in the above named school district for a period of days 12 months, beginning July 1, 1990 and ending June 30, 1991 paying for said services as follows\ncVJ/) bi / (check one) The rate of $ gcrfev-t .5ma,cn/per year (Daily Rate $ Plus ) The rate of $ Plus per hour for hours authorized.  RELATIVE OF BOARD MEMBER, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS, OR SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR: Said Employee WAS NOT related to a member of the School Board, Superintendent of Schools, or senior administrators reporting directly to the Superintendent of Schools at the time of employment (Board Policy EPS Code: CBCA). ( ) Other conditions\nGiven this the AZ day of May 1990 I LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT Employer) (Employee Signature) X Preitirlanf_____ ______ iPresideni cftle tdurai Board, J trresiaeni ci me Doar (Address of Employee) (SeSMr^UtUy School Board) Copies of this contraci are to be given to (1) employee, \u0026lt;2\u0026gt; the school board, \u0026lt;3) the county treasurer, and (4) the county supervisor. Food handlers must Comply with Act 128 of 1965. \"A legally held meeting is One held: (1) on the regular meeting date of the school board at which a quorum is present\n(2) at a called meeting lor which each director has been duly notified In advance and at which a quorum is present r-ttm r^\\frrr\u0026gt; r\u0026gt;z\u0026gt;rv [ i Little Rock School District Personnel Directory 1992 Board of Directors 2Lone 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Director Dr. Katherine Mitchell PO Box 1896,03 375-9377 W. D. \"Bill\" Hamilton 306 Arthur Drive, 04 664-8727 Dorsey Jackson 2901 No. Fillmore, 07 664-2393 Rollin Armstrdng 711 Shea, 05 Dr. 224-6982 John Moore 12015 Pleasant Tree Drive, 11 223-2297 Patricia Gee 8409 Dowan Drive, 09 562-0571 Oma Jacovelli 6622 Gold Court, 09 568-7585 Term ends 1993 1992 1994 1992 1993 1994 1994 Dr. Ruth S. Steele, Superintendent Little Rock School District 810 W. Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 (501)324-20003-vear terms r T SCHOOL DISTRICTS BOARDS OF DIRECTORS COUNTY OF PULASKI 1992 - 1993 Ijii . a ll, ITLE ROCK **M3.9 Mills Dr-. C. .T ------ -- IL^lac Bernd, Supt., 810 West Marltham. LR 72201 G. Jacovelli 6^22 Gold Court------- -resident___________________ Little Rock,^AR 72209 4^ 12015 Pleasant Tree Dr. President__________________ Little Rock, AR 72211 -atricia Gee 8409 Dowan Drive ^cretarv------------------------------- Little Rock, AR 72209 2W1 N. Fillmore _________________Little Rock, AR 72207 Dr. Katherine P. Mitchell 1605 Welch St. .Iember_________________________Little Rock, AR 72206 y^ohn A. Riggs 3600 Foxcroft rr------------------------Little Rock, .AR 72207 ill D. Hamilton 306 .Arthur Drive vQn----r-i----------------------Little Rock, AR 72204 x992 LRSD school election postponed- 568-7585(H) 374-6535(W) 223-2297(H) 3r9-2498(w) 562-0571(11) 375-3275(W) 664-2393(H) 374-6305(W) 375-9377(H) 5'70-3528(W) 223-8916(H) 661-2590(W) in in #6 in in #4 #2 324-2000 TW 1993 1994 199^ 1993 1992* 1992* xyyz school election postponed- when rescheduled, those elected shall serve to 1995 ^.TH SmERoS*---STf?fG was appointed to serve the unexpired tern biiiLh, kucK__36.3 Mills Mr. James Smith. Sunt. p^5 Rnv AS? tTTd toTTS------771-5000 1^ Mable Mitchell President Pat Blackstone 'ice President Prentice Dupins Secretary_______ Lynn Hariiilton Member___________ Dixie Harrison Member J. W. Johnson -iember Marty Moore Member Smith, Supt., P.O. Box 68/. NT.R, 771 IS 5006 Glenview Blvd. -------------------------------------------- North Little Rock, AR 72117 3409 Bunker Hill North Little Rock, AR 72116 431 McCain Blvd., F-23 North Little Rock, .AR 72116 4103 /Arlington North Little Rock, AR 72116 One Shady Valley Court North Little Rock, AR 72116 437 West Fourth St. ~ North Little Rock, AR 72114 4417 Central North Little Rock, AR 72118 753-5128 791-O267(H) 758-2209(H) 753-146KH) 771-4506(H) 758-3181(H) iil JE in in #5 in in 1993 1994 I99i^ 1993 1993 1995 4-vear terms __________________ ^ULASKl COUNTY SPECIAL**43.9 Mills -'Ir. Gene Goss President 3-r. Jim Burgett '.^ice President_________ ZMr, Reedie Ray Secretary_______________ Mr. Doyan Matthews Member___________________ LMr. Mack McAlister Member_________________\nirs. Mildred Tatum Member Mrs. Ruth White Tucker -Iember Mr. Bobby Lester, Supt. 29 Narragansett Dr. P.O. Box 8601, L.R. 72216 490-W North Little Rock, AR 72120 35 Fairfield Drive North Little Rock, AR 72120 414 East Valentine Rd. Jacksonville, AR 72076______ 5422 Elizabeth Lane North Little Rock, AR 72118 P.O. Box 956  Jacksonville, AR 72076 11405 Highway 365 Little Rock, AR 72206 19001 Kanis Road Little Rock, AR 72211 835-1311(H) 982-5650(H) 851-2O97(H) 982-4491(W) 897-4842(H) 821-3224(11) in in in in #6 #1 ?Z2 1994 199^ 1996 1996 1995 1995 1993 - repared by Ms. Debbie Crownover, Secretary PULASKI COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION .Q/16192 372-7800 J CCT I 9 1552(5-year terms) Mr. Cecil Bailey President Mr. Thomas Broughton Vice President Dr. George McCrary Member Mr, E, Grainger Williams PULASKI COUNTY BO.ARD OF EDUCATION 1992 - 1993 5805 Eagle Creek North Little Rode, AR 72116 4602 W. 23rd Little Rock, AR 72204 #2 Crestview Plaza Jacksonville, AR 72076 P.O. Box 366 372-4181(W) 835-7104(H) 664-6577(W) 982-4551(W) 372-3056(W) #1 NLRSD 1995 #3 LRSD South 199fc #2 PCSSD 199'' North #5 LRSD 1 . Little Rock, AR 12202, 666-8697(H) \"'North ~ 1992 election postponed, position is currently at-large, but will be Zone 5 LRSD/No. 199. Dr. Martin Zoldessy Member 11601 Rodney Parham Little Rock, AR 72212 224-0200(W) 223-0100(H) #4 PCSSD 199^ South Ms. Debbie Crownover Secretary to the Board 504 E. Devon Sherwood, AR 72116 372-7800(W) 835-9347(H) Secretary sine 1985John Moore 374-6535 (work) 223-2297 (home Bill Hamilton 664-8727 (home) Dr. Katherine Mitchell 374-6305 (work) 375-9377 (home) John Riggs 570-3528 (work) Pat Gee 569-2498 (work) 562-0571 (home) Oma (O.G.) Jacovelli 568-7585 (home) Dorsey Jackson 375-3275 (work) 664-2393 (home) LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Directors 1992-93May 5, 1992 Ms. Pat Gee Arkansas State Highway Dept. 10324 Interstate 30 Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 Dear Ms. Gee: As taxpayers in the Little Rock School District, we feel that now IS the time for the Little Rock School Board to deal effectively with the needs of the district as well as being sensitive to the needs of the majority of the patrons of the district. The Board must hire an African American Superintendent. It is because of the current high rate of failure for African American students in the Little Rock School District that we support the hiring of an African American Superintendent. are many factors which have resulted in this very high statistic. There Realizing that all of the blame does not belong to the schools, the schools must share some of the responsibility for this problem. There have not been programs or directed curriculum which have dealt with the problems of our children effectively. The fact that the district is 68% African American is a most prevalent statistic which should be considered in the hiring of a Superintendent. We need a Superintendent who can relate to the majority complexion of the district, as well as addressing the most urgent needs of our educational system. At this time, the hiring of a Superintendent who can alleviate our problems and bring our district into focus is most imperative. You must consider the most urgent needs of the district, as well as doing what is best to bring the majority on equal standards as the minority. For too long, the School Board has addressed the needs of the minority and neglected the needs of the majority. The solution for a district such as ours demands special consideration. You must consider the fact that African-Americans represent the majority of students in the Little Rock School District, and black patrons and students should be given special consideration in light of the years of neglect. Very truly yours.1. 2. 3 . Patron's List 4. V^- 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11V 12. 13. 14 . 15. 16.1 17. nri^ 18. 19. 20. 21. 22 . 23 . 24 . 25. - H3.?af''\u0026lt;i^\n-S^z /z - 8, ^2^ - 3 (^\n(U - 1 I I i. .JUL-27-92 MON 15:29 U S DISTRICT CLERK FAX NO. 15019724612 JUL-27-92 HON 13:09 U. S. DIST. CT. LR ARK. FAX NO. 7406096 P. 02 P. 03 t ii-iesQ. IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS J- 3 ra . WESTERN DIVISION 'r --------------- dale CHARLS3, ROBERT L. BROHN, SR., GHBN HBVBY JACKSON, DIANE DAVIS, and RAYMOND FRAZIER V. 1cRC^92=476 PLAINTIFFS O.G. JACOVELLI, Individually and As President of the Board of Education o the Little Rock School District, PATRICIA GES, DR. GEORGS CANNON, JOHN MOORE, DORSBV JACKSON, DR. KATKERINB MITCHELL and ff.b. BItiL\u0026gt;' HAMILTON, Individually and In Their official Capacities as Members of the Board of Education of the Little Rock School District, A Public Body, Individually and in their Official Capacities and THB little rock school DISTRICT, A Public Body Corporate DEFENDANTS COMPLAINT 1. Jurisdiction is pursuant to 28 u.S.c.  1331, 1343 and 42 U.S.c. 1973j as amended. Relief la sought pursuant to the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution and 42 U.S.c. S1973j, as amended. 2. Plaintiffs are citizens of the United States of the African American descent who reside in the Little Rock, Arkansas School District, a public body corporate. They bring thia action to redress rights guaranteed them under the Constitution of the United states and federal laws. 3. The defendants are O.G. Jacovelli, Patrioia Gee, Dr. George Cannon, John Moore, Doraey Jackson, Dr. Katherine Mitchell and W.D. \"Bill\" Hamilton, the individual directors of the BoardJUL-27-92 MON 15:29 U S DISTRICT CLERK JUL-27-92 MON 13:09 U. S. DIST. CT. LR ARK. FAX NO. 15019724612 FAX NO. 7406096 P. 04 of Education of P. 03 the Little School District, a public body corporate\nand the Board of Education of Little Rock School District, 4. This is an action to reform the single member district school zone lines which are utilized by the defendants in school lections for the purpose of electing school directors. This is also an action to ensure that such reformation is pursuant to and consistent with the Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended. Plaintiffs seek to have the district reformed into eeven (7) single member districts of approximately equal population pursuant to a plan that allows citizens of African American descent the opportunity to maximize their opportunity to participate in the political process Early relief prior and to elect representation of their choice, to another school election is further sought. 5. When single member districts were established approximately seven (7) years ago. each district had approximately 25,000 residents. The lines were then drawn using data collected in 1980. That data is now obsolete. 6. The 1990 census reflects that Little Rock has a population of 175,795. The white population in Little Rock is 113,707 while the African American population is 59,742. The balance of th population consists of persons who are designated by the census as others including persons of Hispanics and Aslan origin. 7, Between 1980 and 1990, the African American population in Little Rock increased by approximately 6,600 while the white 2-JUL-27-92 MON 15:30 U S DISTRICT CLERK FAX NO. 15019724612 P. 04 JUL-27-92 MON 13:09 U. S. 01 ST. CT. LR ARK. FAX NO, 7406096 P.05 population decreased by approximately 9,100. 8. Between 1980 and 1980/ the white population dramatically moved into the western sector of the Little Rook while the African American population moved into the southwest and central sectors of Little Rock. 9. As a consequence of demographic changes, the zones or election districts which are currently utilized fox the election of school directors are now significantly imbalanced. The following listing Bhowfi the relative population (by racial percentage) of each election population by race of each of the zones in the Little Rock school District or school zone in the defendant school district. RGHOQl DT3THICT (ZONE)_(Racial %1 1980 ONE 25,399 (31%) TWO 25,295 (69%) THREE 25,210 (7,3%) FOUR - 24,844 (2,9%) FIVE 25,016 (18,0%) STX 25,107 (17.36%) SEVEN 25,043 (14.1%) 1990 21,239 (85%) 16,607 (77.3%) 26,375 (15.0%) 32,421 (4.9%) 30,354 (24.3%) 23,536 (29.9%) 22,601 (33.2%) Imbalance 4,070 -8,688 +1,165 +7,577 +5,738 -1,571 -3,442 10, Ths United States Constitution provides that each person's vote shall be of equal weight. above do not allow for equal weight of pie of \"one man - one vote.\" The imbalances set forth each vote under the princi 11. The out of balance election syetem in the Little Rook School District limits and denies citizens of African American descent appropriate opportunity to elect representatives of their choice. 3' JUL-27-92 MON 15:30 U S DISTRICT CLERK . jUL-27-92 nON 13!10 u. S. DI ST. CT. LR ftRK. FAX NO. 15019724612 FAX NO. 7406096 P. 05 P.06 12. There is a history of Glectiona in the City of Little racially polarized voting in Rock and in school elections. Fuxthemore, the Little Rock School District has a history of unremadiated racial segregation in staff of African American descant. the treatment of pupils and Moreover/ resident citizens of African American descent continue to ejtperience difficulty in securing equal treatment from and by the access directors in the Little Rock School District. to the board of 13. The defendants are aware of the grossly inbalanced numbers in the zones or alection districts. They have taken no steps to bring the itibalance within the \"one man - one vote\" principle or within the Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended. The original redistricting of the Little Rock School District was encompassed in the cases of Little Rook School District at ^1. JLu Pulaski County Special Sohool-D.iatrict, ..ell,al  t (USDC HO. lr-C-82- 866) . These plaintiffs believe that Lt is appropriate for that history and background to be consldaxed in formulating the relief for which they pray, Ag^ga- 14. School elections are presently set to be held on September 15, 1992 for positions two (2) and four (4) now held by Defendants Hamilton and Cannon. Both districts are naw grossly imbalanced. See Paragraph Hine, supra 13. IC new school elections now set for September 15, 1992 proceed, plaintiffs stand to ba deprived of the right to vote and of their voting rights secured by th* Voting Rights Act. plaintiffs therefore seek to enjoin the schedule elections until a 4'jUL-27-92 MON 15:31 . , JUL-27-92 nON 13:10 U S DISTRICT CLERK u. S. DIST. CT. LR ARK. FAX NO, 15019724612 FAX NO. 7406098 P. 07 P.06 new plan is approved by the Court which meets: (a) the \"one man - one vote\" requirement of the Constitution and, (b) the requirements of the Voting Rights Act. 16. The plaintiffs nave been deprived of well defined and well protected tights as guaranteed by federal law. They have no adequate remedy by which to redress these wrongs but this action for injunctive relief- Any other remedy would be eo uncertain, vexatious and time consuming as to deny full relief. WHEREFORE, plaintiffs request that this matter be expedited on the merits so that a decision thereon can ba promptly reached. Plaintiffs further pray that the present sones be realigned and redistricted in accordance with the \"one man - one vote\" principle and the principles of the Voting Rights Act including the creation of an additional majority African American school voting district. Plaintiffs also pray for their costa including reasonable couneel fees. Respectfully submitted, JOHN W. WAbKER, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rook, AR 72206 (501) 374-3758 dselidrliiS-lP By: W. walker - Bar Ko. 64046 ^ley A. Branton, Jr., #90053 Mark Burnette - Bar Ko. 88073 Austin Porter Jr,, #86145 5.1 F5LED U.SS.. DDIISSJT-RRIlCCTT CCOOUUPRT EASTEh.--' r/.T-.rcT . nvMMCA OKiCO ci u IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION SEP 04 1992 CARL R, iiritr* LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT DEW. CLERK .INTIFFS V. No. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 1, ET AL DEFENDANTS MRS. LORENE'tfOSHUA, ET AL INTERVENORS KATHERINE KNIGHT, ET AL INTERVENORS ORDER On motion of the Little Rock School District (LRSD) and the Pulaski County Board of Education (PCBE), and without objection from any of the parties to this action, the PCBE Zone 5 election currently scheduled for September 15, 1992, is hereby postponed until the time of the LRSD 1992 Board of Education election. IT IS SO ORDERED this 4th day of September, 1992. UNITED SSTTAATTEESS DISTRIICCTT JUDGE R 3 c 1 THIS DOCUMENT ENTERED ON DOCKET SHEET IN :OMPL!^^WWiil^TlI RRIULE 53 AND/OR 79(a) FRCP BY L TO: FROM: SUBJECT: little rock : SCHOOL DISTRICT STREET 72201 810 WEST  little rock, ARKANSAS January 4, 1993 All Building principals = Z 9 BWX 'J V JAN 1 2 159.3 -''ce cf Cuss-rsjation Mj and Department Heads ttonriQ id Mac Bernd, superintendent new policies of Schools C-- the manner in Bnclosed pleaee find .XaTgeSdat^SStralJ^e*^^\"-? Which we review meeting on the eliminated. -- \u0026amp;oi to he at e p.h. on The regular school Boar conduct an will continue the fourth Thursdajy of each month. Please dispose new policies  these two new poxx^^-- ?Aloies they replace. of the policies in your policy manual and r\"EPS CODE: BDDB ADOPTED: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 12/18/92 REPLACES OR REVISES POLICY: BDDB  SCHOOL BOARD AGENDA An agenda for each regular meeting of the Board of Directors shall be prepared by the Superintendent of Schools. The method used by the Superintendent to establish the Board agenda must provide an opportunity for the Board members to voice objections or add items. The agenda will contain only those items introduced by the Board members and Superintendent. Only items scheduled in the agenda will be acted upon in a regular Board meeting unless a suspension of the rules is agreed to in compliance with Policy BDDEB (Suspension of the Rules of Order). The order of business at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors shall be: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Call to Order Roll Call Minutes Presentations A. B. C. D. Superintendent Citizens Committees Board Members Partnerships Remarks From Citizens Action Agenda Report Agenda Consent Agenda Audience with Individuals or Groups Student and/or Employee Disciplinary Recommendations Adj ournment Persons wishing to address the Board during the \"Remarks from Citizens\" section of the agenda will be required to sign up and state the subject of their remarks prior to the convening of the meeting. The Board may vote to set time limitations or representatives to speak for large groups whose interests similar. P - require are Persons speaking about issues on the agenda for Board action will be given priority during the \"Remarks from Citizens\" section. If additional time is required for or employee remarks or if there is a large delegation wishing to address a single issue not on the agenda, the Board may vote to defer their comments to the \"Audience with Individuals or Groups\" complete the pending agenda in a timely manner. section in order toEPS CODE: BDDC ADOPTED: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 12/18/92 REPLACES OR REVISES POLICY: BDDC PREPARATION OF SCHOOL BOARD AGENDA An agenda for each regular meeting of the Board of Directors shall be prepared by the Superintendent of Schools in the following manner: On the second Thursday of each month the- Board of Directors will meet to review the agenda topics proposed by the Superintendent of Schools for that month's regular Board meeting on the fourth Thursday During the agenda review meeting Board members will have the opportunity to place items on the agenda and will decide whether items will be on the action agenda, report agenda, or consent agenda. At the conclusion of the agenda review meeting, the agenda will contain only those topics introduced by either the Superintendent or members of the Board of Directors. The Board will strive to keep its regularly scheduled meetings on the second and fourth Thursday of each month\nhowever, for good cause, the Board may move any regularly scheduled date to another date agreed to by a majority vote of the Board. The Superintendent will have the agenda and the appropriate background materials printed and delivered to the Board members at least two days prior to the regular Board meeting.CHRISTOPHER HELLER FRIDAY, ELDREDGE \u0026amp; CLARK A PARTNEMHI? of INOmDUAU AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS ATTCaNEYS AT LAW 2000 FIRST COMMERCIAL 3LTLDING 400 WEST CAPITOL LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201-3493 Tslepaone (501) 376-2011 Fix No. (501) 376-2147 Dizcet Ko. 370-1506 MEMORANDUM TO: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS DR. MAC BERND, SUPERINTENDENT DATE: FEBRUARY 22, 1993 I am writing to provide you a report about the significant developments in this case since the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals approved our desegregation plans and settlement agreement and to advise you about matters which are pending before the District Court. In its order approving the settlement plans and settlement agreement submitted by the parties, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals noted that\" [i]t may be necessary, in order to make a smooth transition, for the details of the settlement plans to be adjusted to produce an appropriate fit between their future application and existing circumstances.\" Little Rock School District v. Pulaski County Special School District. 921 F.2d 1371, 1394 (8th Cir. 1990). All three school districts propos^ modifications to the settlement plans. The District Court issued a forty-four page order on May 1, 1992 approving some of the proposed modifications and rejecting others. The four desegregation plans presently in effect (one for each of the three school districts and the interdistrict desegregation plan) have been revised to include the modifications authorized by the May 1, 1992 order. The following documents define the desegregation obligations of the Little Rock School District and the other parties to this case, and are available to each of you at the Administration Building if you do not have a personal copy: 1. Pulaski County School Desegregation Case Settlement Agreement - March, 1989 (as revised September 28, 1989)1. Desegregation Plan - Little Rock School District - April 29, 1992 (there was an order filed on June 1, 1992 which corrects four typographical errors found in the bound volume) 3. 4. 5. The orders Desegregation Plan - Pulaski County Special School District - April 29, 1992 Desegregation Plan - North Little Rock School District - April 29, 1992 Interdistrict Desegregation Plan - April 29, 1992 which have been issued by the District Court since the publication of the desegregation plans have been mailed to each of you. A complete collection of court orders is maintained at the Administration Building. Jerry Malone (370-1553) and I (370-1506) are always available to answer any questions or concerns you may have about this case or about our district's implementation of our desegregation pl^. The most pressing issues now before the Court concern the structure of the Little Rock School District's budget and the implementation of its desegregation plan. In October 1991, the Office of Desegregation Monitoring informed the Little Rock School District that it must be able to provide the Court with information which: \"(1) Accurately and comprehensively accounts for the expenditure of settlement funds\n(2) demonstrates the link between the district's legal requirements and the fiscal underwriting of those requirements\n(3) describes a desegregation budgeting process that can be demonstrated, justified, and verified\nand (4) enables the district to determine what adjustments might be necessary in order to align finances with desegregation allegations. It On January 21, 1992, the District Court found that \"the LRSD's current budgetary process does not meet the above requisites\" and ordered the Little Rock School District to \"submit a revised 1991-92 budget which is directly correlated to the specific provisions of the settlement plan\" together with a long range budget projection and a long range revenue projection. On May 1, 1992 the District Court ordered the Little Rock School District to submit a revised budget. The Little Rock School District filed on June 1,1992 a document titled \"LRSD Projected Revenue and Expense - 1992/93 - 1996/97\". The Little Rock School District revised its budget projections based upon then current information and supplied the revised budget projections to the District Court on July 31, 1992. The Little Rock School District also filed a special status report which contained the budget proposal for the 1992-93 school year which had been approved by the Board. Following an August 3, 1992 hearing to discuss the Little Rock School District budget, the District Court issued an order on August 4 approving the proposed reductions except the elimination of a seventh period at McClellan Community High School. The 2Court alsQ.notifT.ed the Little Rock School District that it would require that music teacher ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------tu n'vvu.u 1C4UJ.1C uiai inusxv Lcavuci positionsf^he seventh period at Henderson Junior High School be restored for the 1993-94 academy year. The Court promised that a more detailed order which would explain the Court's reasoning would follow. The detailed order was filed on December 30, 1992. The December order explained that the budget reductions made for the 1992-93 school year \"will all be monitored closely and may have to be restored if the Court determines the cuts are having a negative impact on the district's desegregation efforts\". The Court required the Little Rock School District to submit any future proposed budget changes to the Coun and directed the Little Rock School District not to implement any changes prior to the Court's approval. The Court provided some insight into how future budget reduction proposals will be reviewed. For example, the Court expressed concern \"about the district's decisions to tamper with popular programs like gifted and talented, music, magnet features, and eliminating staff at schools that are successful (such as the established magnets) and those schools trying to be successful (such as the incentive schools and the new magnets, McClellan and Henderson).\" The Court also expressed concern about the impact of budget proposals on teacher morale and reductions which put the Little Rock School District at risk of non-compliance with State standards or statutes. The District Court also entered an order on November 5 concerning the impact of the 1992-93 budget reductions upon the magnet schools. The Court directed Little Rock School District to reinstate certain positions of the magnet schools and to present to the Court prior to pre-registration any changes in the magnet schools contemplated for the 1993-94 school year. Following the Board's decision on January 28, 1993 not to pursue a grant application to fund an Aerospace Technology School, the District Court notified the Little Rock School District that the hearing scheduled for February 1, 1993 to consider the Aerospace grant would instead be directed toward \"other issues of concern to the Court\". At that hearing, the Court expressed concern about the Little Rock School District's commitment to complying with its desegregation plan. The Court was particularly concerned that our budget make it difficult to discern budget priorities and to monitor spending on implementation of the desegregation plan. The Court emphasized the need for good faith compliance with the desegregation plan in order for the Little Rock School District to eventually be released from District Court supervision and also emphasized that the Little Rock School District should make clear to the community that the desegregation plan is something to which we are committed. The result of the hearing is that the District Court will take a more active role in directing and monitoring the budget process and that the Little Rock School District will be required to hire one additional person to work on the budget. I have ordered a transcript of the hearing and you are all welcome to review it once it has been prepared, all previous hearings if anyone would like to review Aem). (I have transcripts of almost 3There will be a hearing at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, March 19, 1993 to review the effects of the Little Rock School District 1992-93 budget cuts which were addressed by the District Court in its December 30, 1992 order. The has Court asked me to remind you of its continuing concern about the Little Rock School District's budget process and to encourage you to attend the March 19, 1993 hearing. It would be helpful to review in advance of the hearing the budget cuts adopted by the Board this summer, together with the District Court's August 4 and December 30, 1992 orders concerning those cuts. I will continue to forward all orders to Dr. Bernd as soon as I receive ttem for immediate distribution to the Board. I will also provide periodic written reports to the Board concerning the legal proceedings in this case. 4M.i\\R 3 1995 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION Office of Desegregation Monitoring LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, ET AL. MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL. KATHERINE W. KNIGHT, ET AL. ORDER FILED U.S. OIST.^ICT COURT =ASTERhl 0!S7?:CT ARKANSAS MAR -1 1993 CARL h. p!LEF.K DEF.CLEft PLAINTIFF DEFENDANTS INTERVENORS INTERVENORS The Court hereby orders the members of the Little Rock School District Board of Directors to be present at the March 19, 1993, hearing, which will begin at 9:30 a.m. in Room 305 of the United States Post Office and Courthouse Building. The Court had previously requested that they be present but upon further reflection has detemnined that their presence is required. DATED this 1st day of March, 1993. TED ST?AATTEESS DISTRICT JJUUTDGE RSCFr/FD V. 'THIS DOCUMENT ENTERED ON DOCKET SHEET IN COMPLIANCE W5TH RULE 53 ANO/OR 7S(a) FRCP ON tl E STATEMENT OF JUDGE SUSAN WEBBER WRIGHT to Little Rock School Board and Counsel - March 19, 1993 An Order was issued directing the Little Rock School Board members to appear in Court this morning so that the Court may take this opportunity to explain this case and to explain the constraints placed upon your actions by the orders of the U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. The Court does not believe that you understand those orders, or if you do understand them, you do not seek to comply. Hopefully, after this morning, you will have an understanding\nbut whether you do or not. you must comply. This Court has been too lenient with you. The Court has given you ample leeway and opportunity to move toward a unitary school system. Those days of Court leniency and the assumption by the Court of good faith on your part are over. This current litigation is in a larger sense the continuation of desegregation litigation in the Little Rock School District which began in the Spring of 1956. At one time that litigation was thought to have been brought to a successful conclusion and the Little Rock school system seemed to have entered a period of relative tranquility and complete self-management. However, in 1982, the current litigation was brought by the Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District, as plaintiff, against the North Little Rock School District and the Pulaski County Special School District. The Little Rock School District essentially was seeking county-wide desegregation and the -1-reconstituting of school boundaries between Little Rock and the County School District. The complaining party, the Little Rock School District, won its case. It also won its case against the State of Arkansas, and in a settlement involving the three school districts and the State, the State was assessed over $129,000,000 as something in the nature of reparations for its alleged role in promoting continued segregation in Pulaski County. As a part of the settlement approved by the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, the school districts agreed to a program which, it was believed, would ultimately lead to a unitary. desegregated school system in Little Rock, North Little Rock, and Pulaski County. This settlement was essentially the product of the Little Rock School District, the victor in this litigation, and it was approved by the Court of Appeals at the behest and active encouragement of the Little Rock School District. Now, it must be put into effect by the District Court. This Court settlement which you and your lawyers agreed to put in place is a costly settlement. The magnet school aspect of it. which seems to be an enormous success, is not nearly as expensive as the incentive schools. which. with one exception, presently appear to be failures as far as desegregation is concerned. In addition to the structure of this system, there are innumerable other aspects of your settlement agreement. which OU were instrumental in having approved, which are very costly. Since the time of victory by the Little Rock School District in this case, when the Court of Appeals granted almost every facet -2-of relief requested by Little Rock, the Little Rock School District has shown a tendency to drag its feet and act as if it had lost, rather than won, the litigation which it instituted. The Little Rock School District and the other school districts are in Court because the Little Rock School district won its case and won the relief it requested. Yet the major complainer, the chief whiner, the number one barrier to a legitimate declaration of a unitary desegregated school system is the victorious complaining party, the Little Rock School District. The biblical reference, in a different context, is to the effect that if you ask, you will receive. Well, you asked, you got it, and it is the basic job of this Court to see that you receive it in full measure. To help this Court and to assist you in obtaining the relief that you sought and that has been approved for you as you requested, there has been created and approved by the Court of Appeals the Office of the Desegregation Monitoring. That office. as created, has been sufficient as currently staffed until recently when it became increasingly apparent that the Little Rock School District could not or would not develop a budget sufficient to identify the expenditure of desegregation funds. It is unclear to the Court  and would be unclear to anyone  how funds are being allocated to achieve the desegregation goals sought by the LRSD and approved by the Eighth Circuit. This Court has brought home this deficiency to the administration and attorneys of the LRSD on a number of occasions and has received only unfulfilled promises and requests to give you time. These deficiencies were brought to your -3-attention in the 1990 Curriculum Audit Report and in the Court's order of January 21, 1992. It was discussed again in a budget hearing in August 1992. You have had time. Because you have evidently failed to understand this concern, the Court directed that you appear here today. The Court, either today or in the next few days, will appoint a budget officer to be paid by the Little Rock School District, who will be a part of the Office of Desegregation Monitoring and who will operate under the direction of Ann Brown. Now, there are some questions that you and others raise from time to time. My list is not exhaustive by any means, but it contains some rather common questions that are raised or falsely asserted as fact. Here are some of the leading ones, and here are the answers\n1. Whv can't we have neighborhood schools? That is a perfectly sound question to be put forward by someone who does not know anything about law. The fact is, there are many neighborhood schools. Because the settlement plans foster voluntary movement to facilitate desegregation, there are other types of schools too. such as magnets. interdistrict schools. and incentive schools. Many features of the desegregation plan are designed to give parents a choice in where their children attend school. However, because the order of the Court of Appeals requires racial balance in the schools, it is not always possible to have neighborhood schools and meet the requirements that have been imposed. That is why busing  which originated as a device to bring distant or -4-rural children to the closest public school - is employed as a device to disperse black children to predominantly white areas and white children to predominantly black areas. Racial barriers imposed by law in housing are unconstitutional\nbut for socioeconomic reasons, there is racial segregation in living patterns here. Extensive and expensive busing of school children to achieve racial balance is the only answer. Until the U. S. Supreme Court changes the law or until the Court of Appeals alters its orders, busing will remain a requirement that cannot be avoided. 2. Why can't we have a revised desegrecration plan focusing on high Quality education and student achievement? The Court is very sympathetic toward that goal and reminds you that the ultimate goal of desegregation is high quality. equitable education for all children. However, that is not all that you agreed to do in your settlement agreement, which you were successful in having the Court of Appeals approve. And so this Court, which in this respect acts as much in an administrative capacity as in a judicial capacity, is directed to carry out your expensive, approved plan. That plan of yours does focus on high quality education, but it also provides large sums of money for items that are not necessarily part of a basic or core curriculum. It was your plan that you agreed to\nyou got it approved by the Court of Appeals\nand I must enforce it. Let me make this clear: while the District Court has some latitude in modifying the plan, the Court of Appeals has identified elements of the plan which it deems essential and which, under present circumstances, are not within the prerogative of this Court of modify. -5-3. A budget officer to assist the School District is just a \"make work situation. No, it is not\nthat is patently false. The Court cannot determine how you are spending your money to achieve desegregation. Your administrators do not know. Your lawyers do not know. And you do not know. If the LRSD were a corporation, I would put it in receivership. By the way, do not think that I have not considered that with regard to the LRSD. Finally, I wish to close these remarks with some more words directed to the School Board. You are in the position of trustees for the school patrons. Until you begin to comply with the orders of this Court and the Court of Appeals, you are not carrying out your trust in an acceptable manner. I have never seen, heard or read of a case in which the victors conducted themselves like the vanquished  until now. If we have to have two full hearings a month, in which Board members are required to be present, then we will do so. We will do everything that is required to see that you take the medicine to achieve the cure that you asked the Federal Courts to give you. Following is a reminder of some of the provisions of the Plan or Court orders that you have yet to fulfill. Board Responsibilities According to the introductory section of the 1992 LRSD desegregation plan, the LRSD Board of Directors has committed to the following goals, but has so far not fulfilled them:  Eliminating achievement disparity between black and white students on norm-referenced and criterion referenced tests.  Promoting positive public reaction to desegregation. -6-in  Effectively using interdistrict and intradistrict recruitment strategies to meet the desegregation requirements all schools and to avoid resegregation. Additionally, under the title \"Leadership\" on pages 2-3 of the 1992 plan, the board and superintendent have failed to assert strong leadership in the following areas\n Clearly delineating the district's desegregation mission to the staff and the community.  Utilizing the desegregation mission as a guide for developing policies and setting expectations for the superintendent to implement those policies.  Adopting a budget that will provide the resources necessary for an effective, desegregated school system.  Making budgetary decisions consistent with district desegregation policies in terms of buildings, staff, materials, and equipment.  Conducting an annual self-evaluation of their commitment to a quality desegregated education. Incentive Schools  The district has failed to reserve kindergarten and four-year- old program seats for white students and to documented, those students. sustained, engage in and vigorous recruitment to attract (Plan page 140\nMay 1992 Order, page 28)  Program specialists have not been hired and placed at all incentive schools. (May 1992 order, page 41) A staffing needs assessment has not been administered, analyzed, and used as the basis for staffing decisions. 1992 order, page 41) (May  Themes have not been incorporated into the core curriculum at each incentive school. (May 1992 order, page 42)  Little significant progress has been made toward desegregating the incentive schools, (1992 plan, page 149) with the exception of Rockefeller.  There is a lack of coordinated recruitment and failure to implement all plan recruitment activities. 215-217) (1992 plan, pages  The Parent Council has not begun to monitor or report on all -7-activities related to the incentive school plan, page 151) program. (1992 Equity Issues  The district has failed to show significant progress in reducing the achievement disparity between black and white students. 26) (1992 plan, page 1\n1989 Settlement Agreement, page  Black students (particularly black males) continue to be disciplined at a rate disproportionate to their percentage of the student population. (1992 plan, pages 28, 33-34)  The district has failed to effectively address the overrepresentation of black students (particularly black males) in special education. (1992 plan, page 111) Recruitment  The district has not developed a strategic recruitment plan pursuant to the ODM Incentive School Recommendations (page 4) and the LRSD Marketing Plan.  A recruitment tracking system, first requested during the March 1991 hearing implemented. on LRSD school construction, has not been Additional Items from the May 1992 Order  A plan has not been submitted describing the extended activities designed to address the needs of Washington Magnet School attendance zone students. (May 1992 order, page 38) -8-RECgIVO Little Rock School District Board of Directors Memorandum APR I 1993 Office of Desegregation Mi To: Ann Brown From\nJohn Riggs, IV Re: Attached Statement Date\nMarch 31, 1993 Ann: I read the attached statement at the March 25th board meeting. I thought you may want a printed copy for your and possibly the court's information. If you should have any questions on what my intent or meaning in any of this was, kindly call me and I will do my best to explain the somewhat warped way that my brain sometimes operates. What do you think about the new MLK attendance zones? I like the idea of letting our patrons have the choice of attending a new interdistrict school or an old incentive school, but I fear we may run afoul of the court. STATEMENT OF JOHN RIGGS, IV TO THE LITTLE SCHOOL BOARD AND THE EIGHTH CIRCUIT COURT AT THE LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL BOARD MEETING -3/25/93 Last Friday, March 19th, was my first visit to a federal court. I have a few observations on that first visit that I would like to share with our board, our administration, and our students and patrons. First, for the most part, people invoked in the federal court system are nice folks. Although at times some folks do get a tab over emotional, on the whole I was very well treated. The court folks were kind enough to reserve a nice big chair especially for me that was in front so that I could see the action up close and personal-if the proceedings had been a Razorback basketball game we would have had the equivalent of court side seats. Being fairly naive about courts and lawyers in general, I found the day to be a very interesting civics lesson, much like the civics lesson Dr. Bernd referred to when discussing some of our Central students and our hearing for Mr. Hickman. I would say on the whole, I enjoyed most of the day and look forward to my ne.xt indoctrination into how our court system works. I just wish you lawyers would stop suing me for trying to do the best I can in this job. I do feel I did pick the best profession for me by becoming a simple tractor salesman rather than a lawyer or judge While we were in court, the judge was nice enough to give us a report on our conduct and what she expects of us as the ultimate leaders of the LRSD. Some patrons and citizens I have talked with since Friday think the Judge was way out of line with this documentI do not. Frequently, as a manager, I give folks who work with and for me oral and written evaluations so that they can become better at their jobs by working on weaknesses and emphasizing strengths. Any good manager (and surly our federal judge would want to be construed as a good manager) does thisso I do not think her actions were out of line. I concur with Judge Wright that we have a legal if not moral obligation to do everything under our power to ensure that the LRSD is pursuing a course of quality desegregated education. I also happen to believe that we should do what ever it takes to comply with Judge Wrights ordersafter all, she is a federal judge, makes a hell of a lot more money than we do, and can not be fired or beat in an election. But besides those reasons, I believe we should do what we can to carry out this plan because the Little Rock School District Board of Directors voted to implement it to the best of the school district's ability, and I believe there are parts of it that are effective in achieving the goal of a quality, desegregated educational experience for our students though I again agree with the judge that there are parts of the plan that are expensive and may not be the most economical or effective means to achieve our goals. I do take offense to some of the statements made by Judge Wright in her report to us. First of all, I am not a whiner or a complainer. It offends me that the Judge feels the need to stereotype me for comments that were not made by me nor that reflect the official and stated policy of the LRSD. I would remind the Judge of her own words from the hearing last week \"impressions are important\". I believe that we should not allow ourselves to be involved in name callit will serve no useful purpose. Again, though I find other areas of agreement with Judge Wright. Her statement that the LRSD acts as if it lost its court case is a dead solid perfect description of how many of the patrons and even this board feels about our current situation. And understandably so, for any time that people lose the right to direct their lives and institutions, then those people have LOST. And in a real sense, the citizens of LR have lost most of the ability to direct the most important institution in our fair cityour schools. The vital, important lesson here is this: do the moral and right thing the first time and hold people accountable so that you do not put yourself in the position where you have to seek help from the federal court system. I also am very concerned about the judge's statements seemingly discouraging discussion by duly elected public officials at an official public meeting. Discussion and debate are key elements in a true democracy. Certainly public debate over the direction of our most important political entity, our schools, should be encouraged. Again. I am not suggesting in an way that we disregard the federal authorities in this casewe should make every reasonable effort to carry out our desegregation plan and Judge Wright' orders with all deliberate speed. I also have some concerns over Judge Wright's orders in regards to our attendance at court hearings. I chose to believe that Judge Wright is being truthful in her document when she requested our attendance at this particular hearii^ because she feared we do not understand our obligations or her ordersothers in the community believe Judge Wright's actions to be purely punitive and vindictive. I chose to reject this argument. I truly believe the judge is concerned about our understanding of some of the issues and her orders in this case. I would ask. though, that the judge give some considerations to the nature of this board when she requires our attendance at more hearings. The LRSD board is composed of non-paid volunteers who are elected by the ta.xpayers of the school district. Each of us have a job we are employed at in order that we can pay the rent, cloth and feed our family, and pay our taxes. We serve because we are committed to public service and to quality public education. The court must be mindful of the already countless hours of time that we take away from our jobs to serve our patrons. I believe the judge runs a very real risk of implying that only the independently wealthy who do not have to work can serve on this or any other public boardthis is a dangerous and wrong signal to send to our community, and again I will remind the Judge that in her own words that \"impressions are important\". I would contend that if the judge is truthful in her belief that we do not understand her orders (and again I believe that she is) then I would say that if this board does not understand what Judge Wright expects after Friday's hearing then there is absolutely no hope for us and Judge Wr^t should go ahead and hold us in contempt and take over complete control of the school district. I believe that this board certainly got the message and that there is no need to continue to require us to attend hearings for the expressed reason of understanding her orders. The judge also expressed concern that our council and superintendent were not relaying to the board the full concern of the court. I would suggest that as a compromise, if the judge will cancel her order to require us to attend hearings, I will agree to attend all hearings in the next year and give a personal report back to the board on just exactly what the court expects. Although I am like the rest of the board with a job outside of my school board activities, I am very fortunate to work for an employer who will allow me to make this time commitment to the court and fortunate to work with very competent and thoughtful co-workers who will take up the slack in my absence. So I believe the judge has accomplished her goal of getting our attention and I will be willing to attend further hearings to ensure the board keeps the message, although I am sure other board members will want from time to time to attend hearings as they can and as they have done in the past. I would like to explain to the judge and our patrons also why sometimes members of this board seemed confused ( as I am most of the time) about our desegregation plan. Partly, and especially as it relates to our budget, we get mixed signals from the court. One the one hand the judge and Mr. Morgan at the ODM(and certainly me and Tm sure other board members) are insisting that we spend the proceeds of our desegregation settlement wisely and where it will do the most good. Yet, the judge also directs us to fund programs that the school district, this board, perhaps the Joshua Intervenors, and the judge herself feel are ineffective and a waste of money. So here is the great dilemma: we get accused of not spending money wisely by the court and then we are told by the court to spend money on programs that the court feels are wasteful and will not further us on oiu- road to achieve unitary status by having excellent desegregated education in Little Rock. It is no wonder that my wife thinks Fm turning into a schizoid. I talked at the February board meeting about how my company produces a marketing document first and then puts the dollars to it, not vice-versa. This statement was made in the context of agreeing with the court for the need to hire someone to assist us with developing a budgeting process along those lines. I would also remind the court that one of the values of a marketing document is that it is flexible and can be changed as market conditions change. An inflexible document or plan is the surest way I know of to send a company or a school district into bankruptcy. Judge Wright stated in court Friday that we have some latitude to modify this plan.There are only a very few provisions of the plan that are sacred according to the Sth Circuit court of appeals. I have those items and will pass them out to our board in case some of us have forgotten what they were. Anything else is fair game as long as the parties in the case agree that the plan needs to be changed and the changes are not facially unconstitutional. .And finally, since I have taken up too much time already, let me address some thoughts to the Joshua intervenors, the LRSD administration, this board, the Office of Desegregation Monitoring, the court and most importantly, our patrons. I find it very disheartening that this board and district seem to always find themselves in some sort of battle on a continuing basis. What particularly bothers me is that most times those that we fight have the exact same goals as we do!! And that goal is this: that Little Rock should have the finest desegregated school system that can afford where fairness and equity are found as the rule and where our patrons and students feel that they getting the best education possible in our town. As I was leaving the hearing Friday, Mr. John Walker was we are holding the elevator door for me and said, \"come on Mr. Riggs, as long as you don't mind riding with the enemy.\" Now I know Mr. Walker said this in jest because he knows that I consider him a friend and have great respect for him, but it is this misconception that since we sometimes do not agree on strategies that we must be enemies that holds this district and even this city back from greatness. We are not the enemy of the Joshua Intervenors\nwe are not the enemy of the Office of Desegregation Monitoring\nwe are not the enemy of Judge Wright and the eighth circuit court\nwe are not the enemy of the patrons of our gifted and talent programs\nwe are not the enemy of the students and parents from Central High\nwe are not the enemy of the Aero Space Education Center advocates. We are the enemy of ignorance\nwe are the enemy of prejudice\nwe are the enemy of inequity in education. I believe all these other groups believe ignorance, prejudice and inequity to be their enemy also. And so instead of enemies, we are allies in this school district's attempt to be an example of excellent desegregated education. It is this Paradigm that we must go forward with from this day on. This paradigm must have at its core inclusiveness\nthis paradigm must go along the lines of this: that to accomplish our ambitious and noble dream YOU AND I, not you OR I, but you AND I must work together, hand in hand to make our dream reality.f  RECEIVED FILED APR 7 1993 U.S. DIS) EASTERN OiS Office of Desegregation Monitofing IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION DALE CHARLES, ROBERT L. BROWN, SR., GWEN HEVEY JACKSON, DIANE DAVIS, and RAYMOND FRAZIER APR - 2 1993 OiaRu I i bt'iMi * t wi wucFiK ey: CC?. CU5HK PLAINTIFFS V. NO. LR-C92-476 O.G. JACOVELLI, Individually and As President of the Board of Education of the Little Rock School District, PATRICIA GEE, DR. GEORGE CANNON, JOHN MOORE, DORSEY JACKSON, DR. KATHERINE MITCHELL and W.D. \"BILL\" HAMILTON, Individually and In Their Official Capacities as Members of the Board of Education of the Little Rock School District, A Public Body, Individually and In Their Official Capacities and THE LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT, A Public Body Corporate\nCECIL BAILEY, THOMAS BROUGHTON, DR. GEORGE McCRARY, DR. MARTIN ZOLDESSY, and E. GRAINGER WILLIAMS, Individually and In Their Official Capacities as members of the Pulaski County Board of Education\nand THE PULASKI COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, A Public Corporate DEFENDANTS SEPARATE ANSWER OF O.G, JACOVELLI, PATRICIA GEE, DR. GEORGE CANNON, JOHN MOORE, DORSEY JACKSON, DR. KATHERINE MITCHELL, W.D. \"BILL\" HAMILTON AND THE LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT For their Separate AnsvJer to the Amended Complaint, defendants O.G. Jacovelli, Patricia Gee, Dr. George Cannon, John Moore, Dorsey Jackson, Dr. Katherine Mitchell, W.D. \"Bill\" Hamilton and the Little Rock School District (collectively \"LRSD\" defendants), state: lalhy\\P-Ete-S^.Amt 1. The LRSD defendants admit the jurisdiction of the court. 2. The LRSD defendants admit the identity of the plaintiffs. 3. The LRSD defendants admit the identity of the defendants named in paragraph 3 of the Amended Complaint, but deny that the Amended Complaint provides a sufficient basis upon which to proceed against any of the defendants individually. 4. Insofar as paragraph 4 alleges any wrongdoing on the part of the LRSD defendants, those allegations are denied. 5. Paragraph 5 of the Amended Complaint is admitted. 6. Paragraph 6 of the Amended Complaint is denied. 7. Paragraph 7 of the Amended Complaint is denied. 8. The LRSD defendants admit that during the decade between 1980 and 1990 there was western movement of both black and white populations in the City of Little Rock and the Little Rock School District, but deny the remaining allegations contained in paragraph 8 of the Amended Complaint. 9. The LRSD defendants admit that the current LRSD election zones are imbalanced by population according to the 1990 census. but deny the remaining allegations contained in paragraph 9 of the Amended Complaint, 10. Paragraph 10 of the Amended Complaint is admitted. 11. Paragraph 11 of the Amended Complaint is denied. 12. Paragraph 12 of the Amended Complaint is denied. 13. Paragraph 13 of the Amended Complaint is denied.  14. Defendants admit that the elections scheduled for September 15, 1992 have been postponed. k*diy\\P-Efc-Sep.Ai 215. Paragraph 15 of the Amended Complaint is denied. 16. Paragraph 16 of the Amended Complaint is denied. 17. The LRSD defendants admit that the County Board of Education is authorized and required by statute to divide the Little Rock School District into zones for the purpose of electing members to the Little Rock School District Board of Directors, but deny the remaining allegations contained in paragraph 17 of the Amended Complaint. 18 Paragraph 18 of the Amended Complaint is denied. 19. Paragraph 19 of the Amended Complaint is denied. 20 Paragraph 20 of the Amended Complaint is denied. 21. The LRSD defendants deny that plaintiffs are entitled to any of the relief requested in the prayer of the Amended Complaint. 22. The LRSD defendants deny each and every allegation contained in the Amended Complaint which is not specifically admitted in this Separate Answer. 23. The LRSD defendants affirmatively state that the Amended Complaint has failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. 24 . The LRSD defendants affirmatively state that they are public school officials who acted at all times in good faith and that they claim such immunities as are available to them on the basis of their status as public school officials and their good faith. 25. The LRSD defendants affirmatively state that they have no statutory duty or authority to establish or to reform the ]ci(l^\\P-Eb*Sep.AoB 3t boundaries of the zones from which the Little Rock School District Board Members are elected. 26. The LRSD defendants affirmatively state that the present Little Rock School District election zones were established by court order and that plaintiff should not be allowed to maintain a suit against these defendants which is premised upon defendants' compliance with an order of the district court. 27. The LRSD defendants affirmatively state that the Pulaski County Board of Education has prepared and presented to the district court a plan which brings the Little Rock School District election zones into compliance with the \"one-man one-vote\" and which is in compliance with the Voting Rights Act. WHEREFORE, the LRSD defendants pray that the Amended Complaint be dismissed with prejudice and for all other proper relief. Respectfully submitted, O.G. Jacovelli, Patricia Gee, Dr. George Cannon, John Moore, Dorsey Mitchell, Jackson, W.D. Dr. \"Bill\" Little Rock School District Katherine Hamilton, FRIDAY, ELDREDGE \u0026amp; CLARK 2000 First Commercial Bldg. 400 West Capitol Street Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 376-2011 By: Bar No. 81083 |a\u0026lt;\u0026gt;y\\P-Be-S\u0026lt;p.Am 4t I  CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Jacovelli, I certify that a copy of the foregoing Separate Answer of O.G. Jackson, Dr. Patricia Gee, Katherine Mitchell, Dr. George Cannon, John Moore, Dorsey W.D. \"Bill\" Hamilton and the Little Rock School District (collectively \"LRSD\" defendants) has been served on the following counsel by depositing copy of same in the United States mail on this 2nd day of April, 1993. Mr. John Walker JOHN WALKER, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72206 Mr. Sam Jones WRIGHT, LINDSEY \u0026amp; JENNINGS 2200 Worthen Bank Bldg. 200 West Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Steve Jones JACK, LYON \u0026amp; JONES, P.A'. 3400 Capitol Towers Capitol \u0026amp; Broadway Streets Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Richard Roachell Roachell and Streett First Federal Plaza 401 West Capitol, Suite 504 Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Larry Vaught County Attorney Pulaski County Board of Education 201 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72201 Ms. Ann Brown Heritage West Bldg., Suite 510 201 East Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 stopher Helle k\u0026gt;lly\\P-Elo-Sep.Am 5 ReCEIVPi^ APR 1 3 1993 Ofiics ot L IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT PLAINTIFFS V. NO. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, ET AL DEFENDANTS MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL DEFENDANTS KATHERINE KNIGHT, ET AL INTERVENORS MOTION TO EXCUSE ATTENDANCE For their Motion to Excuse Attendance, Ms. O.G. Jacovelli, Mr. John Moore and Mr. W.D. \"Bill\" Hamilton, individual members of the Little Rock School District Board of Directors, state: 1. That by Order dated March 1, 1993, the court has scheduled a hearing to consider budget cuts for Monday, April 19, 1993 to continue, if necessary, through Tuesday, April 20, 1993. 2. That Ms. Jacovelli was recently discharged from University Hospital and remains under the care of her physician. Dr. William E. Golden, M.D. By letter dated April 7, 1993, Dr. Golden has requested that his patient be excused from court appearances while she is recovering from her recent surgery. copy of Dr. Golden's letter to counsel is attached to this motion as Exhibit \"A\". That Mr. Moore is a practicing attorney. He is counsel of record in a case which is set for a jury trial beginning Monday, April 19, 1993 at 9:00 a.m. in the Saline County Courthouse. He kiihyXP-Budtei.Exc 3 . Aalso has a pre-trial conference in another case set for Monday, April 19, 1993 at 10:00 a.m. in the Grant County Courthouse. See attached Exhibit \"B\". 4. That Mr. Hamilton is employed by the Arkansas Department of Health. On behalf of the Department of Health he must attend a meeting of the Regional Program Advisory Committee for the Title X Family Planning Program of the Federal Department of Health and Human Services, Region 6. The meeting will be held in Dallas, Texas. Due to this meeting, Mr. Hamilton will be out-of-state from April 18, 1993 to April 21, 1993. A copy of the RPAC agenda is attached to this motion as Exhibit \"C\". WHEREFORE, for the foregoing reasons. these board members request to be excused from the court's order directing their attendance at the April 19 and 20, 1993 hearing. Respectfully submitted. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT FRIDAY, ELDREDGE \u0026amp; CLARK 2000 First Commercial Bldg. 400 West Capitol Street Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 376-2011 By CKristopher Hell^ Bar No. 81083 kaihyVP-Budget.Exc 2CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing Motion to Excuse Attendance has been served on the follo^i^ same in the United States mail on this depositing copy of day of April, 1993: Mr. John Walker JOHN WALKER, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72206 Mr. Sam Jones WRIGHT, LINDSEY \u0026amp; JENNINGS 2200 Worthen Bank Bldg. 200 West Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Steve Jones JACK, LYON \u0026amp; JONES, P.A. 3400 Capitol Towers Capitol \u0026amp; Broadway Streets Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Richard Roachell Roachell and Streett First Federal Plaza 401 West Capitol, Suite 504 Little Rock, AR 72201 Ms. Ann Brown Heritage West Bldg., Suite 510 201 East Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 Christopher Helle: kiihy\\P*Budset.Exc 3 .4hPF'-G\"- (et' o\nIEuI.IhI'IS II ITEF'KhL I IEE' Fh/ (10:501-1 1 n FOi 1? University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences DIVISION OF jeneralinternal MEDICINE 4301 Wesl Maiktiam Mail Slot i41 Little Rock, Arkansas 72205-7199 Office (501)606-5236 Williom E. Golden, M.D. Directo* (Obert C. Lavender. M D. DiieCtOf General Meriidno Clinic Susan S. Beland. M D. Director MeOicBi Education Generat Meoicme Clinic Appt? 688-7911 Pflrioperative Consullaiion Service Appts 686-5236 epeppr- 688-6022 Univerailv Private Modical Group Appts 088-5545 zqual Opponuntty fcmployer April 7, 1993 Chri.s Heller Attorney at Law, Friday, Eldridg4 and Clark Dear Mr. Heller, Re: Oma C. Jacovelli Please excu.ae Oma G. Jacovelli from her .scheduled coiu-t appearances. Ms. Jacovelli has recently been diochnrgcd from University, .She is recovering from Hospital and remains under my care. surgery and will be unable Lo be in court for the indetennirifuL near .future. Sincerely, - - - - - .5\n V William E. Go.ldhiv, M.D. Director WG/pm Exhibit \"A\" DI STATE OF ARKANSAS Office of The Circuit/Chancery Judge SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS GRANT COUNTY COURTHOUSE SHERIDAN. ARKANSAS 72150 January 6, 1993 Mr. John E. Moore Attorney at Law 400 West Capitol, Suite 1900 Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Charles R. Padgham Attorney at Law 229 Hobson Avenue Hot Springs, AR 71913 RE: Glenn and Bradley VS Scallion Saline County Circuit Number CIV-92-721-2 Dear Mr. Moore and Mr. Padgham: PHILLIP H. SHIRRON CIRCUIT/CHANCERY JUDGE PHONE 501-942-7818 FAX 942-2442 I have set the above styled case for a jury trial, Monday, April 19. 1993 at 9:00 a.m. at the Saline County Courthouse in Benton, Arkansas. I am in possession of Mr. Moore's witness and exhibit lists and jury instructions. I have Mr. Padgham's jury instructions, but need his witness and exhibit lists by April 19. I would also need copies of any changes to the above, and copies of any new motions, etc. you. ene Davis Case Coordinator /dd cc: Pat Lightfoot, Court Reporter Saline County Circuit Clerk and File I i I i JAN - 7 1993 Exhibit \"B\" COUNTIES OF GRANT, HOT SPRING AND SALINE ! STATE OF ARKANSAS SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS GRANT COUNTY COURTHOUSE SHERIDAN. ARKANSAS 72 1 50 JOHN W. COUE CIRCUIT JUDGE PHONE S01 -942-2 1 65 March 18, 1993 Mr. John E. Moore Attorney at Law First Commercial Building 400 West Capitol Mr. Peter A. Miller Attorney at Law The Stephens Building Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 111 Center Street Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr, James F. Swindoll Attorney at Law Suite 200, 217 W. 2nd Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Mr. Lynn D. Lisk Attorney at Law Suite 1620, 111 Center Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Robert L. Depper, Jr. Attorney at Law 314 East Oak Street El Dorado, Arkansas 71730 Mr. Kevin J. Staten Attorney at Law Suite 300, 101 Spring Little Rock, AR 72201-2488 RE: Cason V. House Grant County Circuit No. CIV 92-101-1 Dear Attorneys: A pre-trial conference and hearing on all pending motions are hereby set for Monday, April 19, 1993 at 10:00 a.m. in the Grant County Courthouse. A trial date will be scheduled at the pre-trial conference. All attorneys or someone authorized to agree to a binding trial date, are required to attend. J\u0026lt;^hn W. Cole Cordially, JWC/me cc: Mrs. Lois Green, Court Reporter Mrs. Linda Shepherd, Circuit Clerk Court File V'\nMW I 0193 J II COUNTIES OF: HOT SPRING SAUNE. AND GRANT I-IhR 29 93 19:33 TO 93762147 FRijri kcPkuL'LiC . . -'C. ncr-ii- \u0026gt; r. JAMES BCWMAN ASSCXJIATES 421 EAST eth STREET  SUITE B  AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701  (512) 476-8341 MEMORANDUM TO: RPAC and RTAC Members PROM: Dick Casper SUBJECT: Schedule for our April meetings in Dallas DATE: 26 March 1993 Sunday, 4/18 - RPAC Members travel to Dallas and check into t Embassy Suites, Love Field (PH. 214/357-4500). the TBP has made room reservations and will provide airline tickets. Monday, 4/19 - RPAC Members meet in executive session to: 1. Develop plans for FY'94-'96 Regional Service Enhancement Activities 2. Develop Requests fur Proposals for any Ot the above Activities which are to be undertaken by one or more contractors 3. Plan for August 1993 RPAC meeting. Tuesday, 4/20 AM - RPAC Members continue in executive session. 1:30 PM - Begin general session to include reports from Paul Smith and Dick Casper. ??? PM - Resume executive session as needed. Wednesday, 4/21 AM - State Training Managers (other than Maggie Lujan) travel to Dallas, airline tickets provided by TCHT (see enclosed itineraries). (Hotel reservations have been made for Maggie to stay the night of 4/20. ) 8:30 AM - Nurse Practitioner RTAC meeting. 10:30 - General Training RTAC meeting. 1:30 PM - RPAC rAMirna frt laxecutivo taasion and Stato Training Managers have their own meeting. 4:30 ADJOURN Exhibit \"C\" RECEIVER COURT ijTcR.. district ARKANSAS APR 1 9 1993 IN THE UNITED STATESDISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS APR J 5 1995 Office of Desegregation Monitoring WESTERN DIVISION CARL R, Sy.-. CLERK /bvU'yy  DEP. CLERK LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT PLAINTIFF V. NO. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, ET AL. DEFENDANTS MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL. INTERVENORS KATHERINE W. KNIGHT, ET AL. INTERVENORS ORDER Before the Court is the motion of Ms. Oma G. Jacovelli, Mr. John Moore, and Mr. W.D. \"Bill\" Hamilton, individual members of the Little Rock School District Board of Directors, to be excused from attending the hearing on the 1992-93 budget cuts, scheduled to resume on Monday, April 19, 1993. The motion is granted as to Ms. Jacovelli and Mr. Hamilton. The motion is conditionally granted as to Mr. Moore. If Mr. Moore does not have to appear at either of the two state court hearings. he is to appear at this Court's hearing. Because of their absence. a special, on-the-record hearing will be scheduled for Mr. Moore and Mr. Hamilton. If necessary. this hearing will be scheduled during an evening or on a Saturday. Ms. Jacovelli may attend the special hearing if her health permits. DATED this J^ day of April, 1993. COMFLL'J  -  II ' J DOCKET SHEET IN ^D/On_73{a) FRCP UNITED STATES DIS JUDGE f-h1 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT vs. No. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 1, ET AL MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL KATHERINE KNIGHT, ET AL ORDER FILED U.S. DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT ARKANSAS ' 17 1993 CARLR. BRENTS, CLERK Bv.-_ J V DSP.CUKK PLAINTIFFS DEFENDANTS INTERVENORS INTERVENORS The Court has previously determined that the members of the Little Rock School District Board of Directors either do not understand the Court's Orders with respect to the District's obligations under the Plan, or deliberately do not seek to comply with those Orders. Because such noncompliance impedes the realization of a desegregated school system, this Court hereby orders each member of the school board to be present at all hearings in the Little Rock School desegregation case unless given specific permission to be absent. Those school board members who are excused from attending a particular hearing will be reguired to attend a review session. The Court has given much thought to the imposition of the attendance requirement on the school board members and concludes that there are no other suitable alternatives at this time. The ultimate accountability for the District lies with the District's school board. and it is the members of that board who are ultimately responsible for the District's good faith compliance \u0026amp; 2with the settlement plan. Yet the school board members, for whatever reason, have failed to fulfill their duties to ensure that the Court's Orders are heeded and that the District is competently managed. Such dereliction of duty has not gone unaddressed. In the past, the Court has instructed counsel for plaintiffs to inform the school board members of the Court's continuing concerns. At the February 1, 1993 hearing, the Court stated as follows\nI do intend to order that the counsel for the Little Rock School District inform the district concerning what the Court's concerns have been. Again, I mean, the whole theme for this hearing is that the Little Rock School District is not getting this Court's message ... It didn't get the message with respect to the junior high school problem. to the budgetary process. It didn't get the message with respect It didn't get the message with respect to preregistration and changes in the magnet school programs that had to be made and approved by the Court before preregistration. It didn't get that message. There is a communications problem between the Court and the Little Rock School District and I intend to be more active with respect to the Little Rock School District to address this problem. frequent hearings. I expect to have more I expect to ask Mr. [Christopher] Heller to tell them specifically what the Court has done. There needs to be more communication. Transcript of February 1, 1993 Hearing, pp. 104-05 (doc.#1756). The Court went on to instruct Mr. Heller that he inform the school board members of the Court's concerns, to which he replied that he would. Id. at 206. Mr. Heller subsequently issued a Memorandum (attached to this Order) to the Board of Directors and to Dr. Mac Bernd dated February 22, 1993, in which he purports to relay the Court's concerns. The Court finds Mr. Heller's Memorandum to state a brief history of the case that essentially does nothing to emphasize this -2-Court's concerns. Despite the Court's specific request, the school board members did not \"get the message.\" The District continues to suffer from repeated and continuous mismanagement, confrontation and delay with respect to Orders issued by this Court, and a lack of any leadership that could be expected to turn the situation around in a reasonable time. The District is hereby put on notice that these and other problems currently besetting the District would justify the imposition of a receivership, see, e.g., Morgan V. McDonough, 540 F.2d 527 (1st Cir. 1976), cert, denied, 429 U.S. 1042 (1977) , a situation to which the District finds itself moving ever closer. Although some have expressed concern that requiring the school board members to attend hearings in this matter will possibly deter individuals from running for the school board, implementation of the Plan is the Court's primary concern. Any impact such a requirement will have on the decision of others to run for the school board is secondary.* The Court would only note that it has never refused a reasonable request from a board member to be absent from a hearing. IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that each member of the Little Rock School District Board of Directors be present at all hearings in the Little Rock School desegregation case unless given specific permission to be absent. Those school board members who are * Board member John Riggs, FV, in a letter to the Court dated June 10, 1993, requests that he be allowed to appear in court on behalf of the school board members instead of requiring that all members attend. Although the Court does not doubt the sincerity of Mr. Riggs request, the Court has unsuccessfully tried such an approach in its requests to counsel that the school board members be informed of the Courts continuing concerns. -3-excused from attending a particular hearing will be required to attend a review session. Dated this f C? day of June 1993. -4- IJNIT SS DtSSTtRriIct judge entered on docket rwpct i / '^1 - BY IN CHRISTOPHER HELLER FRIDAY, ELDREDGE \u0026amp; CLARK A PARTNERSHIP OF INDIVIDUALS AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS ATTCaiNEYS AT LAW 2000 FIRST COMMERCIAL BUILDING 400 WEST CAPITOL LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201-3493 Tctophooe (501) 375-2011 Fix No. (501) 378-2147 DiratNo. 370-1506 MEMORANDUM TO: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS DR. MAC BERND, SUPERINTENDENT DATE: FEBRUARY 22, 1993 I am writing to provide you a report about the significant developments in this case since the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals approved our desegregation plans and settlement agreement and to advise you about matters which are pending before the District Court. In its order approving the settlement plans and settlement agreement submitted by the parties, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals noted that\" [i]t may be necessary, in order to make a smooth transition, for the details of the settlement plans to be adjusted to produce an appropriate fit between their future application and existing circumstances.\" Little Rock School District v. Pulaski County Special School District. 921 F.2d 1371, 1394 (Sth Cir. 1990). All three school districts propos^ modifications to the settlement plans. The District Court issued a forty-four page order on May 1, 1992 approving some of the proposed modifications and rejecting others. The four desegregation plans presently in effect (one for each of the three school districts and the interdistrict desegregation plan) have been revised to include the modifications authorized by the May 1, 1992 order. The following documents define the desegregation c^ligations of the Little Rock School District and the other parties to this case, and are available to each of you at the Administration Building if you do not have a personal copy: 1. Pulaski County School Desegregation Case Settlement Agreement - March, 1989 (as revised September 28, 1989)2. 3. 4. 5. The orders Desegregation Plan - Little Rock School District - April 29, 1992 (there was an order fEed on June 1, 1992 which corrects four typographical errors found in the bound volume) Desegregation Plan - Pulaski County Special School District - April 29, 1992 Desegregation Plan - North Little Rock School District - April 29, 1992 Interdistrict Desegregation Plan - April 29, 1992 which have been issued by the District Court since the pubEcation of the desegregation plans have been maUed to each of you. A complete collection of court orders is maintained at the Administration Building. Jerry Malone (370-1553) and I (370-1506) are always available to answer any questions or concerns you may have about this case or about our district's implementation of our desegregation plan. The most pressmg issues now before the Court concern the structure of the Little Rock School District's budget and the implementation of its desegregation plan. In October 1991, the Office of Desegregation Monitoring informed the Little Rock School District that it must be able to provide the Court with information which: II (1) Accurately and comprehensively accounts for the expenditure of settlement funds\n(2) demonstrates the link between the district's legal requu-ements and the fiscal underwriting of those requirements: (3) describes a desegregation budgeting process that can be demonstrated, justified, and verified\nand (4) enables the district to determine what adjustments might be necessary m order to align finances with desegregation allegations. II On January 21, 1992, the District Court found that \"the LRSD's current budgetary process does not meet the above requisites\" and ordered the Little Rock School District to \"sij)mit a revised 1991-92 budget which is directly correlated to the specific provisions of the settlement plan\" together with a long range budget projection and a long range revenue projection. On May 1, 1992 the District Court ordered the Little Rock School District to submit a revised budget. The Little Rock School District filed on June 1, 1992 a document titled \"LRSD Projected Revenue and Expense - 1992/93 -- 1996/97\". The Little Rock School District revised its budget projections based upon then current information and suppEed the revised budget projections to the District Court on July 31, 1992. The Little Rock School District also filed a special status report which contained the budget proposal for the 1992-93 school year which had been approved by the Board. FoUowing an August 3, 1992 hearing to discuss the Little Rock School District budget, the District Court issued an order on August 4 approving the proposed reductions except the elunination of a seventh period at McClellan Community High School. The 2Court also notified the Little Rock School District that it would require that music teacher positions in the seventh period at Henderson Junior High School be restored for the 1993-94 academy year. The Court promised that a more detailed order which would explain the Court's reasoning would follow. The detailed order was filed on December 30, 1992. The December order explained that the budget reductions made for the 1992-93 school year \"will all be monitored closely and may have to be restored if the Court determines the cuts are having a negative impact on the district's desegregation efforts\". The Court required the Little Rock School District to submit any future proposed budget changes to the Court and directed the Little Rock School District not to implement any changes prior to the Court's approval. The Court provided some insight into how future budget reduction proposals will be reviewed. For example, the Court expressed concern \"about the district's decisions to tamper with popular programs like gifted and talented, music, magnet features, and eliminating staff at schools that are successful (such as the established magnets) and those schools trying to be successful (such as the incentive schools and the new magnets, McClellan and Henderson).\" The Court also expressed concern about the impact of budget proposals on teacher morale and reductions which put the Little Rock School District at risk of non-compliance with State standards or statutes. The District Court also entered an order on November 5 concerning the impact of the 1992-93 budget reductions upon the magnet schools. The Court directed Little Rock School District to reinstate certain positions of the magnet schools and to present to the Court prior to pre-registration any changes in the magnet schools contemplated for the 1993-94 school year. Following the Board's decision on January 28, 1993 not to pursue a grant application to fund an Aerospace Technology School, the District Court notified the Little Rock School District that the hearing scheduled for February 1, 1993 to consider the Aerospace grant would instead be directed toward \"other issues of concern to the Court\". Ar. that hearing, the Court expressed concern about the Little Rock School District's commitment to complying with its desegregation plan. The Court was particularly concerned that our budget make it difficult to discern budget priorities and to monitor spending on implementation of the desegregation plan. The Court emphasized the need for good faith compliance with the desegregation plan in order for the Little Rock School District to eventually be released from District Court supervision and also emphasized that the Little Rock School District should make clear to the community that the desegregation plan is something to which we are committed. The result of the hearing is that the District Court will take a more active role in directing and monitoring the budget process and that the Little Rock School District will be required to hire one additional person to work on the budget. I have ordered a transcript of the hearing and you are all welcome to review it once it has been prepared. aU previous hearings if anyone would like to review them). (I have transcripts of almost 3There will be a hearing at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, March 19, 1993 to review the effects of the Little Rock School District 1992-93 budget cuts which were addressed by the District Court in its December 30, 1992 order. The has Court asked me to remind you of its continuing concern about the Little Rock School District's budget process and to encourage you to attend the March 19, 1993 hearing. It would be helpful to review in advance of the hearing the budget cuts adopted by the Board this summer, together with the District Court's August 4 and December 30, 1992 orders concerning those cuts. I will continue to forward all orders to Dr. Bernd as soon as I receive them for immediate distribution to the Board. I will also provide periodic written reports to the Board concerning the legal proceedings in this case. 4IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION ay' LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT vs. No. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 1, ET AL MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL KATHERINE KNIGHT, ET AL ORDER FILED U.S DlSTniCT COURT eastern D1STR!*T ARKANSAS JUN J^1993 MS, CLERK IT PLAINTIFFS DEFENDANTS INTERVENORS INTERVENORS The Court has scheduled a hearing in this case for June 24, 1993 and ordered the members of the Little Rock School District Board of Directors to be present. The Little Rock School District C16RK R/^ has filed a motion to excuse board members Patricia Gee and O.G. Jacovelli from the hearing on grounds that Ms. Jacovelli is currently hospitalized and recovering from surgery, while Ms. Gee is required to appear in the District Court of Kay County, Oklahoma. Upon careful consideration, the Court finds that the motion should be and hereby is granted. A review session for board members Patricia Gee and O.G. Jacovelli will be scheduled by separate order of the Court. IT IS SO ORDERED this day of June 1993. STATES DI st: CT JUDGE  - JOCU.MCHr Ei'ITERED ON ^CKET SHEET IN COMPLIANCE ON WITH RU' P !Y p/OR 79^) FRCP FRIDAY, ELDREDGE \u0026amp; CLARK HERSCHEL H. FRIDAY, P.A. ROBERT V. LIGHT, WILLIAM H. SUTTON, P.A. JAMES W . MOORE BYRON M. EISEMAN. JR.. P.A. JOE D. BELL. P.A. JOHN C. ECHOLS, P.A. JAMES A. 8UTTRY, P.A. PREDERICK S. URSERY, P.A. A PARTNERSHIP OF INDIVIDUALS AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS ATTORNEYS AT LAW 2000 FIRST COMMERCIAL BUILDING 400 WEST CAPITOL H.T. LARZELERE, P.A. OSCAR E, OAVIS. JR,. P.A. LITTLE ROCK. ARKANSAS 72201-3493 JAMES C. CLARK, JR.. P.A. THOMAS P. LEGGETT, P.A. JOHN DEWEY WATSON. P.A PAUL 8. BENHAM III. P.A. larry W. BURKS. P.A. TELEPHONE 501-376-2011 FAX NO. 601-376-2147 A WYCKLIFF NISBET. JR.. P.A. JAMES EDWARD HARRIS, P.A. J PHILLIP MALCOM. P.A. JAMES M. SIMPSON. P.A. MEREDITH P. CATLETT, P.A. June 23, 1993 JAMES M. SAXTON. P.A. J- SHEPHERD RUSSELL III. P. DONALD H. BACON, P.A. WILLIAM THOMAS BAXTER. P WALTER A. PAULSON II. P.A. BARRY E. COPLIN. P.A. Richard d. Taylor, p.a. JOSEPH 8 HURST. JR.. p.A. ELIZABETH J. ROBBEN. P.A. CHRISTOPHER HELLER P A LAURA HENSLEY SMITH. P.A ROBERT S. SHAFER. P.A. WILLIAM M. GRIFFIN III. P.A Thomas n. rose. p.a. Michael s. moore. p a Diane s. mackey, p.a. WALTER M. EBEL III. P.A. KEVIN A. CRASS. P.A. WILLIAM A. WADDELL. JR.. P A CLYDE -TAB' TURNER. P.A. CALVIN J. HALL, P.A. SCOTT J. LANCASTER. P.A JERRY L. MALONE. P.A. M. GAYLE CORLEY. P.A. ROBERT 8 BEACH, JR.. P A J. LEE BROWN, P.A. JAMES C. BAKER. JR . P A H. CHARLES GSCHWENO, JR.. P A HARRY A. LIGHT. P.A. SCOTT H. TUCKER. P.A. JOHN CLAYTON RANDOLPH. P.A. GUY ALTON WADE PRICE C. GARDNER THOMAS F. MEEKS J. MICHAEL PICKENS TONIA P. JONES DAVID 0. WILSON JEFFREY M. MOORE T. WESLEY HOLMES ANDREW T. TURNER SARAH J. HEFFLEY JOHN RAY WHITE DAVID M. GRAF PAMELA O. PERCEFULL CARLA G. SPAINHOUR JOHN C. FENDLEY.JR. COUNSEL WILLIAM J. SMITH WILLIAM A. ELDREDGE. JR.. P.A. B.S. CLARK WILLIAM L. TERRY WILLIAM L. PATTON. JR.. P A.  ITEM'* DIRECT NO. (601) 370-1606 Honorable Susan Webber Wright United States District Judge U.S. Post Office \u0026amp; Courthouse 600 West Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201 received JUN 2 4 1993 Re\nLRSD V. PCSSD Case No. LR-C-82-866 Office of Desegregation Monitoring Dear Judge Wright: Little Rock School District Board Members Bill Hamilton and John Riggs are out of the state in connection with our search for a new superintendent. They are scheduled to return Wednesday evening, but asked me to advise you that any unexpected delay in their travel plans could result in their being late for the hearing scheduled for Thursday, June 24, 1993. Yours very truly, Christopher Heller CJH/k cc: All Counsel of Record I R I? JUN 2 9 1993 PILED  Oitico of Oo^ V' i''.cn !9 ^'^kansas UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION CARLR, 2 5 133J clerk ^P- CLERK LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT, PLAINTIFF, vs. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, ET AL., DEFENDANTS, MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL., INTERVENORS, MRS. KATHERINE KNIGHT, ET AL., INTERVENORS. ORDER Pending before the Court is the motion of the Little Rock School District (LRSD) requesting that School Board President John E. Moore be excused from attendance at hearings scheduled in this case for June 24, July 7, and July 8, 1993. Attorney Moore states that he must be absent on the 24th of June because he must attend a seminar to earn credits toward the required Continuing Legal Education hours that each Arkansas attorney must obtain each year. He further states that he must be absent on July 7 and July 8, 1993 because of trials scheduled in state court. The Court is familiar with the Continuing Legal Education requirements. Further, the Court assumes that since Mr. Moore is an officer of the Court (as an attorney licensed in this District) as well as a School Board Member, that he is being truthful with the Court and is acting in good faith. Mr. Moore is therefore excused from the June 24, July 7, and July 8 hearings. He must, however, attend the review sessions that are to be scheduled on these hearings. The Court would further require that he discuss the contents of those hearings with his fellow Board Members and with the School District attorney. I It is so ordered this day of June, 1993. -2, tates District Judge DOCKET SHeP IN this L - COMPLIANCE ON -2- DOCUME^^Wf IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION CAfli. yy - 1 J393 K LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT PLAINTIFFS No. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 1, ET AL DEFENDANTS MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL INTERVENORS KATHERINE KNIGHT, ET AL INTERVENORS ORDER The Court has scheduled a budget hearing for the PCSSD and the CLfl^ vs. LRSD on July 7th and 8th, 1993. This Order is to inform the members of the Little Rock School District Board of Directors that they will not be required to be present on Wednesday, July 7th, since the hearing on that day will primarily cover the budget for the PSCCD. However, there is a possibility that the hearing regarding PCSSD's budget could conclude on the afternoon of the 7th, in which case the Court would immediately begin the hearing on the budget for the LRSD. Therefore, the LRSD board members may desire to attend the afternoon session on Wednesday, July 7th, although they are not required to do so. The board members will, however, be required to attend the hearing on the budget for the LRSD on Thursday, July 8th, and there is a possibility that the hearing will continue into the morning of Friday, July 9th, which also will require the presence of the board members. The parties are put on notice that should the hearing not be completed during the morning of July 9th, the matter will possibly be continued into the following week. The Pulaski Association of Classroom Teachers (PACT) has filed a motion to quash the subpoena of Sandra Roy [doc.#1870], Executive Director of PACT, on grounds that she has made prior travel plans and her testimony is not essential to the hearings on July 7th and Sth, 1993. PACT has also filed a motion for a continuance of the hearings on July 7th and Sth, 1993 [doc.#1871] on grounds that it will not have an adequate opportunity to prepare for any testimony that might be given by PACT in support of certified raises for Pulaski County Special School District teachers for the 1992-93 school year. For good cause shown, the motion to quash the subpoena of Sandra Roy is granted. The motion for a continuance, however, is denied. The Court has asked the PCSSD to explain how it can continue to fund its desegregation obligations, not whether it can justify the increase in teachers' salaries. Should justification for the increase in teachers' salaries become an issue, the Court will schedule a separate hearing on that issue. IT IS SO ORDERED this 1st day of July 1993. UNITED STATES DISTRI'CT JUDGE -OMPLIANCE.WTTH RULE 5S AN, docket SHEET IN ON y-/-^ BY R 79(a) FRCP HLED M-S. district cm mv IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION 0 1993 I I I I I I I LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. No. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 1, ET AL MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL KATHERINE KNIGHT, ET AL 301 1 2 1993 ORDER ncc/^rsi DEP. CtEflK PLAINTIFFS DEFENDANTS INTERVENORS INTERVENORS The Court has scheduled a hearing in this case for July 7 and 8, 1993 and ordered the members of the Little Rock School District Board of Directors to be present. In addition, the Court has informed the parties that this matter may be continued on July 9, 1993 and into the following week. The Little Rock School District (LRSD) has filed a motion [doc.#1884] to excuse board members Dr. Katherine Mitchell and O.G. Jacovelli from the hearing on grounds that Dr. Mitchell is out of the State from June 28 to July 11 to attend conferences in connection with her work as President of Shorter College, while Ms. Jacovelli is currently hospitalized and recovering from surgery. The LRSD has also filed a motion [doc.#1880] asking that board member Dorsey Jackson be excused from the hearing on July 8, 1993 at 3:45 pB. in order to attend a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Centers for Youth and Families, and a motion [doc.#1889] to excuse board member Bill Hamilton on Friday, July 9 at 10:30 a.m. in order to attend a funeral, after which he will return to court. 18 9 2 I I I -I I (Finally, the LRSD has filed a supplemental motion [doc.#1890] to excuse board member John Moore from the budget hearing on July 8 and 9, 1993. Upon careful consideration, the Court finds that each of these motions should be and hereby is granted. A review session for these board members will be scheduled by separate order of the Court. IT IS SO ORDERED this day of July 1993. united 'STATfS DISTRI ITRICT JUDGE THIS DOCUMENT ENTERED ON DOCKET SHEET BM COMPLIANCE WITH RULE 58 AND/OR 7(a) FRCP ONP fl p WSTc\nijD\n5TRfcT,\n)^LsAS '\u0026lt;^UL 2 1 1995 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION carl R i3^E\n\\jTQ, Sy-. CLl:RK L:~f. Ci. hX LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT, PLAINTIFF, I I vs. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, ET AL., DEFENDANTS, I i MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL., INTERVENORS, V MRS. KATHERINE KNIGHT, ET AL., INTERVENORS. ORDER Little Rock School Board Members Pat Gee, Kathrine Mitchell and John Moore were excused, for good cause shown, from attendance at recent hearings in this case. After consultation with these Board Members and with counsel for the District, Jerry Malone, a hearing has been set for 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 30, 1993, to review the matters discussed at the missed hearings with these Board Members. It is so ordered this \u0026lt;?'! day of July, 1993. I I United States ates District Jud Judge THIS DOCUMENT ENTERED ON DOCKET SHEET IN ICE WITH RULE 58 AND/OR 79(a) FRCP I I I COMPL)^^ITHj ON BY J ! IUNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT Eastern District of Arkansas Office of the Clerk P.O. Box 869 Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-0869 Carl R. Brents Clerk July 19, 1993 Gerald M. Parsons Chief Deputy Clerk Mr. Michael E. Gans, Clerk United States Court of Appeals 1114 Market Street St. Louis, MO 63103 Case No. LR-C-82-866 Re: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT vs. PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL . DISTRICT, ETC ET AL Dear Sir: Enclosed please find in duplicate, copies of the following in the above case: Notice of Appeal [certified] Docket Entries (certified] Order filed 6/17/93 Sincerely, Carl R. Brents, Clerk By: i Doris Collins, Deputy Clerk cc: w/encs. All Counsel of Record IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS c WESTERN DIVISION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT V. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, ET AL MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL KATHERINE KNIGHT, ET AL NOTICE OF APPEAL JUL i 6 1555, PLAINTIFF DEFENDANTS INTERVENORS INTERVENORS Notice is hereby given that plaintiff Little Rock School District appeals to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit from the Order finding that \"problems currently besetting the district would justify the imposition of a I I 1 I receivership\" and requiring each Member of the Little Rock School District Board of Directors to be present at all hearings in the Little Rock School Desegregation case unless given specific permission to be absent, entered in this case on June 17, 1993. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT FRIDAY, ELDREDGE \u0026amp; CLARK 2000 First Commercial Bldg. 400 West Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 376-2011 I I BY Christopher Hell I 1 R^CEiven JUL 1 9 1993 Office of Desegregation Monitoring IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT PLAINTIFF LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, ET AL DEFENDANTS MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL INTERVENORS KATHERINE KNIGHT, ET AL INTERVENORS NOTICE OF APPEAL Notice is hereby given that plaintiff Little Rock School District appeals to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit from the Order finding that It problems currently besetting the district would justify the imposition of V. 1 a receivership\" and requiring each Member of the Little Rock School District Board of Directors to be present at all hearings in the Little Rock School Desegregation case unless given specific permission to be absent, entered in this case on June 17, 1993. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT FRIDAY, ELDREDGE \u0026amp; CLARK 2000 First Commercial Bldg. 400 West Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 376-2011 BY Christopher HellCERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing Notice of Appeal has been served on the following counsel of record by depositing copy of same in the United States mail on this 16th day of July, 1993: Mr. John Walker JOHN WALKER, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72206 Mr. Sam Jones WRIGHT, LINDSEY \u0026amp; JENNINGS 2200 Worthen Bank Bldg. 200 West Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Steve Jones JACK, LYON \u0026amp; JONES, P.A. 3400 Capitol Towers Capitol \u0026amp; Broadway Streets Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Norman Chachkin LEGAL DEFENSE FUND 99 Hudson Street New York, N.Y. 10013 Mr. Richard Roachell MITCHELL \u0026amp; ROACHELL, P.A. 1014 West Third Little Rock, AR 72201 1 I i 1 1 i 07-2'=\u0026gt; 1^993 07:20 \"ALKER RALPH WASHJNGTriN .mark BrRNETJE '' RRAWIDN, JR. AUSTIN porter. .\nii * AlfloadriHt^lo Fnirtw h FROM JOHN U.UALKEP P.fi. in (inwcu tt Ibn I'\u0026gt;nfnr. i.-tJumhi, TO 3710100 P . 02 r f H r . JOHN w. Walker, p.a. Attorney At l.aw 1723 BKoArnvAV Litile R(k:k. Arkansas 72206 Telephone (.501) .374-3758 FAX (.501) .374-4187 July 29, 1993 Mr. John Moore, President Little Rock School District 610 West Markham Little Rock, AR Dear Mr. Moore: I 1 Board 72201 Re\nDr. Henry Williams vjj n  ^1 morning's paper William's schedule, ------- .. it which set out Dr Henry t, scneauie, appears that Pha ------  capriciously omitted from his itinerLv t Intervenors 'versight and surely the Board of assume that is an with us. This is so blcaX the most . to meet District is implementation of its dSL?^ Problem facing the are the principal party. man ... him, except for the The other are urgent problem desegregation plan to which we  groups which will meet with ODM, are only minlmV117 involV^d^f at:?! ^Jt^ .JStSuSnS whTi^s^a? V a^sle^TarZ Tf h^ghi^t^r^oX constituencyrTglt^ShSr^' ' that litigation. defamation of constitutional rights, components of the school board' to have had we Would you please let meeting by Joshua e to include at leaest representatives with him. arrange an hour Thank you for your cooperation. sincerely yours, JtVW: j s cc\nmembers receive Dr. f v W( 'hn w. Walker Matthis (with the a Henry Williams copy Ms. Ann Brown Mr. Jerry Malone XtamwMiMaEWff TOTAL P.02 ESS i. d i. 11 I eanaFRIDAY, ELDREDGE \u0026amp; CLARK HERSCHEL H. FRIDAY. P.A. ROBERT V. LIGHT. P.A. WILLIAM H. SUTTON. P.A. JAMES W. MOORE BYRON M. EISEMAN. JR.. P.A. JOE D. BELL. P.A. JOHN C. ECHOLS. P.A. JAMES A. BUTTRY. P.A. FREDERICK S. URSERY. P.A. H.T. LARZELERE. P.A. OSCAR E. DAVIS. JR. JAMES C. CLARK. JR., P.A. THOMAS P. LEGGETT. P.A. JOHN DEWEY WATSON. P.A. PAUL 8. BENHAM III, P.A. LARRY W. BURKS. P.A. A. WYCKLIFF NISBET. JR.. P.A. JAMES EDWARD HARRIS. P.A. J. PHILLIP MALCOM. P.A. JAMES M. SIMPSON. P.A. MEREDITH P. CATLETT. P.A. JAMES M. SAXTON. P.A. J. SHEPHERD RUSSELL III DONALD H. BACON. P.A. WILLIAM THOMAS BAXTER. P.A. WALTER A. PAULSON II. P.A. BARRY E. COPLIN. P.A. RICHARD 0. TAYLOR. P.A. JOSEPH B. HURST. JR.. P.A. ELIZABETH J. ROBBEN. P.A. CHRISTOPHER HELLER. P.A. LAURA HENSLEY SMITH. P.A. ROBERT S. SHAFER. P.A. WILLIAM M. GRIFFIN III. P.A. THOMAS N. ROSE. P.A. MICHAEL 8. MOORE A PARTNERSHIP OF INDIVIDUALS ANO PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS ATTORNEYS AT LAW 2000 FIRST COMMERCIAL BUILDING 400 WEST CAPITOL LITTLE ROCK. ARKANSAS 72201-3493 TELEPHONE 501-376-201 1 FAX NO. 601-376-2147 August 4, 1993 RECEIVED DIANE S. MACKEY. P.A. WALTER M. EBEL III. P.A. KEVIN A. CRASS. P.A. WILLIAM A. WAOOELL. JR.. P.A CLYDE *TAB' TURNER. P.A. CALVIN J. HALL. P.A. SCOTT J. LANCASTER. P.A. JERRY L. MALONE. P.A. M. GAYLE CORLEY. P.A. ROBERT B. BEACH. JR.. P.A. J. LEE BROWN, P.A. JAMES C. BAKER. JR.. P.A. H. CHARLES GSCHWEND. JR.. P.A. HARRY A. LIGHT. P.A. SCOTT H. TUCKER JOHN CLAYTON RANDOLPH GUV ALTON WADE PRICE C. GARDNER THOMAS F. MEEKS J. MICHAEL PICKENS TONIA P. JONES DAVtO 0. WILSON JEFFREY H. MOORE T. WESLEY HOLMES ANDREW T. TURNER SARAH J. HEFFLEY JOHN RAY WHITE ceuMtci AUG 5 1993 WILLIAM J. SMITH WILLIAM A. ELDREDGE. JR.. P.A. B.S. CLARK WILLIAM L. TERRY WILLIAM L. PATTON. JR., P.A. VNITCR* OmiCT MO. (601) 370-1566 Mr. Carl Brents, Clerk United States District Court U.S. Post Office \u0026amp; Courthouse 600 W. Capitol Avenue, Room 402 Office of Desegregation Monitoring Little Rock, AR 72201 Re: Little Rock School District v. Pulaski County Special School District, et al U.S.D.C., Eastern District, No. LR-C-82-866 Dear Mr. Brents: Please find enclosed the original and one copy of a Motion to Excuse Board Member From Hearing on behalf of the Little Rock School District which I would ask you to file in the above- referenced matter. A self-addressed, stamped envelope has been enclosed for your use in returning a filed-marked copy of the Motion to me. By copy of this letter I am forwarding a copy of this pleading to all counsel of record. Kindest regards. Sincerely yours. Frederick S. Ursery FSU/dkf Enclosures cc: Mr. John Walker w/enclosure Mr. Sam Jones w/enclosure Mr. Steve Jones w/enclosure Mr. Richard Roachell w/enclosure Ms. Ann Brown w/enclosureIN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT PLAINTIFF V. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, ET AL DEFENDANTS MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL INTERVENORS KATHERINE KNIGHT, ET AL INTERVENORS MOTION TO EXCUSE BOARD MEMBER FROM HEARING For its motion, the Little Rock School District (LRSD) states: 1. The court has scheduled a hearing in this case for August 12 and 13, 1993. The members of the Little Rock School District Board of Directors are required to attend the hearing. 2. LRSD board member John Moore requests to be excused from the hearing in order to attend a jury trial in which he is the defense attorney in a case which is scheduled to start in the Independence County Circuit Court in Batesville on August 11 and continue through August 12, 1993. 3. Also he is currently scheduled to attend with his family an Arkansas Association of Defense Counsel seminar in Dallas, Texas on August 13 and 14, 1993. He is booked on a flight which is scheduled to leave Little Rock on the morning of August 13, 1993. 4. Attached hereto in support of the motion are the following items:(a) Letter from the Case Coordinator of the Independence County Circuit Court dated January 27, 1993, setting the case for trial during August 9 through 13, 1993. (b) A letter from John Moore of July 30, 1993, to the Case Coordinator confiirming that the case will start on the afternoon of August 11, 1993. (c) A copy of the airline ticket for a trip to Dallas on August 13. (d) A copy of an agenda for the Arkansas Association of Defense Counsel meeting for August 13 and 14 in Dallas, Texas. WHEREFORE, for the reasons set out above, LRSD prays for an order excusing Mr. Moore from attending the August 12 and 13, 1993 hearing. Respectfully submitted. FRIDAY, ELDREDGE \u0026amp; CLARK 2000 First Commercial Bldg. 400 West Capitol Street Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 376-2011 Attorneys for Little Rock School District By: FREDERICK S. URSERY, #67055 2CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing Motion to Excuse Board Member From Hearing has been served on the following by depositing copy of same in the United States mail on this 4th day of August, 1993: Mr. John Walker JOHN WALKER, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72206 Mr. Sam Jones WRIGHT, LINDSEY \u0026amp; JENNINGS 2200 Worthen Bank Bldg. 200 West Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Steve Jones JACK, LYON \u0026amp; JONES, P.A. 3400 Capitol Towers Capitol \u0026amp; Broadway Streets Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Richard Roachell Roachell and Streett First Federal Plaza 401 West Capitol, Suite 504 Little Rock, AR 72201 Ms. Ann Brown Desegregation Monitor Heritage West Bldg., Suite 510 201 East Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 FREDERIC URSERY 3JOHN E. MOORE Huckabay, Munson, Rowlett \u0026amp; Tilley, P.A. LAW OFFICES FIRST COMMERCIAL BUILDING 400 WEST CAPITOL. SUITE 1900 LITTLE ROCK. ARKANSAS 72201 (501) 374-6535 FAX (SOU 374-5906 July 30, 1993 Ms. Donna Sullivan Case Coordinator Post Office Box 329 Mountain View, Arkansas 72560 RE: Kirby vs. Cameron Mutual Insurance Co. Independence Circuit No. CIV-91-338 Dear Ms. Sullivan: This conf inns our telephone conversation on July 30, 1993, in which you advised we would pick a jury on the above case Monday morning. August 9, 1993, and begin with the trial at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 11, 1993. I look forward to seeing you then. Ji E. Moore Sinc^ely, JEM/tbr cc: Mr. Jerry Post 5336 JOHN DAN KEMP CIRCUIT JUDGE P.O. BOX 329 mountain view, ar 72560 (SOI) 269-6989 FAX 269-8964 Circuit Court SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT INDEPENDENCE. CLEBURNE. STONE. IZARD AND FULTON COUNTIES January 27, 1993 FAY OILBECK COURT REPORTER PHONE 793-M13 DONNA SULUVAN CASE COORDINATOR PHONE 2e9-9e9 Mr. Jerry Post Attorney at Law P.O. Box 2595 Batesville*,- AR 72503 KE: Kirby v. Cameron Mutual Ins.Co. Independence County CIV 91-338 Dear Mr. Post: This will confirm that the above case is set for trial during the August 9th-13th, 1993, jury term in Batesville. Sunc^ely, Donna Sullivan DS/s cc: Mr. John E. Moore I? 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How to Practice Law and Handle Stress ' Business Meeting Bus Leaves for the Cowboys Game Kickoff - Cowboys versus Raiders Hotel Accommodations Hotel rooms are available at The Westin Hotel in the Galleria for $88 per night (single occupancy) or $98 per night (double occupartcy). To reserve a room, call the Westin at 214-934-9494 and be sure to tell them you are with the Arkansas Association of Defense Counsel. Gfo F\u0026amp;S'S -CeA\u0026lt;**^  Registration I 4^ The cost of the seminar is $90 per registrant through August 1 and $ 100 per registrant thereafter. The spouse / guest fee is $25 and children are free. To register, please detach the registration form at the right and mail it and a check made payable to Arkansas Association of Defense Counsel to: Michael R. Mayton First Commercial Building, Suite 1700 400 West Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201 Registration will last from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on FridcQA------- August 13. Those who have not pre-registered may do so at this time. The fee includes all seminar materials and the reception. Travel Arrangements American Airlines is offering special rates for the meeting. To take advantage of the discounted fares, call American at 1-800-433-1790 between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m., daily, and refer to Meeting Number 0283HA. Continuing Legal Education The application process is underway for approximately five hours of CLE credit. Case Western Reserve University, School of Law James McElhaney is North America's most widely road author on the art of trial advocacy. Ho is author of McElhaney's Trial Notebook Secot^Edition (LS87, Amarican Bar Association), columnist for the ABA Journal's popular monthly feature \"Litigation\", and writes \"Trial Notebook\" lot Litigatiort Journal. As one of tha country's premier lecturers on evidence and trial :. practice, ho is consistently applauded tor his creative, energetic and elfoctiva teaching style. 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