January 12, 2023 at 9:00 AM - State Board of Education
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I. Call to Order
Presenter:
Ouida Newton
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II. Moment of Silence
Presenter:
Ouida Newton
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III. Recognition
Presenter:
Ouida Newton
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III.1. Celebrating Educators Rising Regional Coordinators
Presenter:
Edie Stewart
Description:
Regional events were held from October-December 6, 2022 with total attendance at over 700 high school Educators Rising students. These events are a collaboration between our high school Educators Rising chapters and our EPPs and collegiate Educators Rising chapters. Listed below are the Regional Coordinators along with their conference locations.
Region 1: Dr. Theresa Cullen, Department Head and Professor Curriculum and Instruction - Arkansas Tech University Region 2: Dr. Nykela Jackson, Associate Professor, Teaching and Learning - University of Central Arkansas Region 3: Jennifer Snyder, CTE Coordinator, Crowley's Ridge Educational Service Cooperative - Arkansas State University Region 4: Dr. Kimberely Davis, Dean, School of Education, UAPB - University of Arkansas Pine Bluff Region 5: Dr. Lisa Odem, Associate Professor of Education, SAU- Southern Arkansas University Region 6: LaDonna Oates, Assistant Principal Carver Magnet LRSD - University of Arkansas Little Rock |
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IV. Consideration of Jacob Oliva as Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education
Presenter:
Ouida Newton
Description:
In accordance with Ark. Code Ann. 6-11-102(a)(1), the State Board will consider employing Mr. Jacob Oliva as Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, subject to confirmation by the Governor.
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V. Changes to Agenda
Presenter:
Ouida Newton
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VI. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Ouida Newton
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VI.1. Minutes
Presenter:
Angela Scaife
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VI.2. Newly Employed, Promotions and Separations
Presenter:
Teletha Leonard and Clemetta Hood
Description:
The applicant data from this information is used to compile the Applicant Flow Chart forms for the Affirmative Action Report, which demonstrates the composition of applicants through the selecting, hiring, promoting and terminating process. The information is needed to measure the effectiveness of the agency's recruitment, hiring and promotion efforts and is in conformity with federal government guidelines, which require the agency to compile statistical information about applicants for employment.
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VI.3. Consideration of Report on Waivers to School Districts for Teachers Teaching Out of Area for Longer than Thirty (30) Days, Ark. Code Ann. §6-17-309
Presenter:
Karli Saracini
Description:
Arkansas Code Annotated §6-17-309 requires local school districts to secure a waiver when classrooms are staffed with unlicensed teachers for longer than 30 days. Requests were received from 36 school districts for a total of 62 waivers. There were also requests for long-term substitutes from 60 school districts requesting a total of 143 waivers for long-term substitutes. These requests have been reviewed, were either approved or denied by Department staff, and are consistent with program guidelines.
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VI.4. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case 21-057 - David B Miller
Presenter:
Whitney James
Description:
Violation of Standard 1. An educator maintains a professional relationship with each student, both in and outside the classroom. Violation of Standard 2. an educator maintains competence regarding his or her professional practice, inclusive of professional and ethical behavior, skills, knowledge, dispositions, and responsibilities relating to his or her organizational position. The Professional Licensure Standards Board requests the State Board of Education order a permanent revocation of the educator’s license.
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VI.5. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case 23-004 - Corey Stanley
Presenter:
Whitney James
Description:
Violation of Standard 1. An educator maintains a professional relationship with each student, both in and outside the classroom. Violation of Standard 2. an educator maintains competence regarding his or her professional practice, inclusive of professional and ethical behavior, skills, knowledge, dispositions, and responsibilities relating to his or her organizational position. The Professional Licensure Standards Board requests the State Board of Education order a permanent revocation of the educator’s license.
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VI.6. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case 23-039 - Colton C. Looper
Presenter:
Whitney James
Description:
Violation of Standard 1. An educator maintains a professional relationship with each student, both in and outside the classroom. Violation of Standard 2. an educator maintains competence regarding his or her professional practice, inclusive of professional and ethical behavior, skills, knowledge, dispositions, and responsibilities relating to his or her organizational position. The Professional Licensure Standards Board requests the State Board of Education order a permanent revocation of the educator’s license.
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VII. Action Agenda
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VII.1. Consideration of Standards for Accreditation Waiver Requests
Presenter:
Dr. Matthew Sutherlin, Coordinator for Standards and Systems Support/Charter
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VII.1.a. Consideration of Cabot School District Standards for Accreditation Waiver
Presenter:
Dr. Matthew Sutherlin, Coordinator for Standards and Systems Support/Charter
Description:
Cabot School District is requesting a waiver of Standard 1-A.5 Class Size for the 2022-2023 school year for its fifth and sixth-grade Art and Music classes. The district would exceed the maximum number allowed by Standard in Cabot Middle School by 5 students. The district is compensating teachers for the overage.
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VII.1.b. Consideration of South Conway County School District Standards for Accreditation Waiver
Presenter:
Dr. Matthew Sutherlin, Coordinator for Standards and Systems Support/Charter
Description:
South Conway County School District is requesting a waiver of 1-A.5 Class Size. The district is over the maximum number of students allowed by Standard (28) by one student in two fifth-grade classrooms, art, and music. The district is compensating teachers for the overage.
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VII.2. Arkansas Academic Mathematic Standards
Presenter:
Dr. Kiffany Pride / Kisa Morman
Description:
Consideration of the Arkansas Academic Math Standards are respectfully submitted to the State Board of Education for approval. Groups of educators, representative of the State, revised the standards for K-12. Schools will begin implementing standards in the 2023-2024 school year and fully implement by the 2024-2025 school year.
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VII.3. Consideration of Charter Authorizing Panel Open Enrollment Charter Renewal Decisions
Presenter:
Dorie Summons, Public Charter School Director
Description:
The Charter Authorizing Panel met on December 13 and 14, 2022, to consider renewals for the Open Enrollment Charter Schools listed below.
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VII.3.a. Kipp Delta Public Schools Open Enrollment Renewal Application
Presenter:
Dorie Summons, Public School Charter Director
Description:
Kipp Delta Public Schools
The district is requesting:
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VII.3.b. Premier High Schools of Arkansas Open Enrollment Renewal Application
Presenter:
Dorie Summons, Public School Charter Director
Description:
Premier High Schools of Arkansas
The district is requesting:
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VII.3.c. Scholarmade Achievement Place of Arkansas Open Enrollment Renewal Application
Presenter:
Dorie Summons, Public Charter School Director
Description:
Scholarmade Achievement Place of Arkansas
The district is requesting:
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VII.3.d. eStem Public Charter School Open Enrollment Renewal Application
Presenter:
Dorie Summons, Public Charter School Director
Description:
eStem Public Charter Schools
The district is requesting:
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VII.3.e. Friendship Aspire Academies of Arkansas Open Enrollment Renewal Application
Presenter:
Dorie Summons, Public School Charter Director
Description:
Friendship Aspire Academies of Arkansas
The district is requesting:
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VII.4. Considerations of Charter Authorizing Panel District Conversion Charter Renewals
Presenter:
Thomas Coy, Public School Charter Office
Description:
The Charter Authorizing Panel met on December 13 and 14, 2022, to consider renewals for the District Conversion Charter Schools listed below.
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VII.4.a. Bauxite Miner Academy District Conversion Renewal Application
Presenter:
Thomas Coy,Public School Charter Office
Description:
Bauxite Miner Academy
The district is requesting:
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VII.4.b. Polk County Virtual Academy (Mena) District Conversion Renewal Application
Presenter:
Thomas Coy, Public Charter School Office
Description:
Polk County Virtual Academy (Mena)
The district is requesting:
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VII.5. Educational Service Cooperative Evaluations
Presenter:
Stacy Smith, Deputy Commissioner
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VIII. New Business
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IX. Reports
Presenter:
Ouida Newton
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IX.1. Board Liaison Reports
Presenter:
Ouida Newton
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IX.2. ATOY Report
Presenter:
Jessica Saum
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IX.3. Commissioner's Report
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IX.3.a. Legislative Reports for Schools Classified in Need of Level 5 Support
Presenter:
Stacy Smith, Deputy Commissioner
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IX.4. Professional Learning Community Report
Presenter:
Dr. Missy Walley, Director of Special Projects
Description:
School Board President James Hartshorn and Superintendent Tracy Streeter from Hamburg School District will share and celebrate their progress in creating a system of support and alignment through collaboration from the "Boardroom to the Classroom."
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X. Public Comments
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XI. Adjournment
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