October 14, 2016 at 9:00 AM - State Board of Education
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I. Call to Order
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II. Recognition
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II.1. Recognition of 2016 Presidential Scholar - Jordan Lee
Presenter:
Dr. Mary Kathryn Stein
Description:
Presidential Scholars have demonstrated leadership, scholarship, contribution to school and community, and outstanding accomplishments in the arts, sciences, humanities, and other fields of interest.
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II.2. Recognition of 2016 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Recipient - Shelby Dunphy-Day
Presenter:
Dr. Mary Kathryn Stein
Description:
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards recipients made meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service within the past 12 months.
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III. Reports
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III.1. Chair's Report
Presenter:
Mireya Reith
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III.2. State Board Standing Committees, Special Committees, Liaisons, and Appointments Report
Presenter:
State Board Members
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III.2.a. Vision for Excellence in Education and Arkansas Accountability System Steering Committee Report
Presenter:
Tina Smith and Ouida Newton
Description:
The Steering Committee met on September 28, 2016.
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III.2.b. Standing Committee on Academic Distress Report
Presenter:
Diane Zook, Chair
Description:
Tha Standing Committee on Academic Distress met on September 16, 2016 to hear progress reports from Dermott High School, Dermott School District; Marvell-Elaine High School, Marvell-Elaine School District; and Strong High School, Strong School District.
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III.3. Commissioner's Report
Presenter:
Johnny Key
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III.4. Leading Attendance in Arkansas: How Principals Can Help Students Succeed by Reducing Chronic Absence
Presenter:
Angela Duran, Director for the Arkansas Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
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III.5. Make Every Day Count: Reducing Chronic Absence in Arkansas Schools
Presenter:
Ginny Blankenship, Education Policy Director at Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families
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III.6. 2016 Arkansas Teacher of the Year Report
Presenter:
Meghan Ables
Description:
The 2016 Arkansas Teacher of the Year will report on current topics of opportunities for educators.
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IV. Adjournment
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V. Work Session
Presenter:
Mireya Reith, Chair
Description:
Senator Joyce Elliott will discuss the report, No Time to Lose.
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