June 13, 2024 at 9:00 AM - State Board of Education
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I. Call to Order
Presenter:
Dr. Sarah Moore
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II. Moment of Silence
Presenter:
Dr. Sarah Moore
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III. Recognition of Siyona Karkera, Miss Arkansas Teen USA 2024
Presenter:
Secretary Jacob Oliva
Description:
On April 14, 2024, Pulaski Academy senior Siyona Karkera was named Miss Arkansas TEEN USA 2024. The first Indian American to hold this title, Siyona serves as a National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) state youth ambassador and an advocate for children's mental health. Through classroom presentations and education videos, Ms. Karkera's shares her message, positively impacting many Arkansans and others. |
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IV. Changes to Agenda
Presenter:
Dr. Sarah Moore
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V. Action Agenda |
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V.1. Waiver Request for Standards for Accreditation 1-A.4.1
Presenter:
Hope Worsham, Assistant Commissioner
Description:
Districts impacted by severe weather on Memorial Day weekend are requesting a waiver of Standards for Accreditation 1-A.4.1, each public school shall provide a minimum of 178 days of student teacher interaction time.
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V.1.a. Arkansas Arts Academy Standard 1-A.4.1 Waiver Request
Presenter:
Hope Worsham, Assistant Commissioner
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V.1.b. Bentonville Standard 1-A.4.1 Waiver Request
Presenter:
Hope Worsham, Assistant Commissioner
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V.1.c. Haas Hall Rogers Standard 1-A.4.1 Waiver Request
Presenter:
Hope Worsham, Assistant Commissioner
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V.1.d. LISA Academy Rogers Standard 1-A.4.1 Waiver Request
Presenter:
Hope Worsham, Assistant Commissioner
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V.1.e. Rogers Public Schools Standard 1-A.4.1 Waiver Request
Presenter:
Hope Worsham, Assistant Commissioner
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V.2. Standards for Accreditation Status Recommendations for the 2023-2024 Accreditation Cycle
Presenter:
Hope Worsham, Assistant Commissioner
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V.2.a. Recommendation of Final Accredited Status for Districts
Presenter:
Hope Worsham, Assistant Commissioner
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V.2.b. Recommendation of Final Accredited-Cited Status and Accredited-Probation Status for Districts
Presenter:
Hope Worsham, Assistant Commissioner
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V.3. Consideration of Boundary Change Petition by the Prairie Grove School District
Presenter:
Andres Rhodes; Daniel Shults
Description:
The Prairie Grove School District filed a petition to change its school district boundary pursuant to Arkansas Code § 6-13-1414. The affected school district is the Lincoln School District, which objected to the petition. The petition by the Prairie Grove School District, the response by the Lincoln School District, as well as maps detailing the affected area prepared by the Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Office are attached.
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V.4. Consideration of Request to Release Administrative Rules for Public Comment
Presenter:
Stacy Smith, Deputy Commissioner
Description:
Pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act, Arkansas Code 25-15-201 et. seq, the following six (6) rules are presented for approval to be released for public comment. |
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V.4.a. DESE Rule Governing Career-Ready Pathways to Diploma
Presenter:
Stacy Smith, Deputy Commissioner
Description:
The DESE Rule Governing Career Pathways to Diploma is presented for approval to be released for public comment.
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V.4.b. DESE Rule Governing the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and Public School Districts
Presenter:
Stacy Smith, Deputy Commissioner
Description:
The DESE Rule Governing the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and Public School Districts is presented for approval to be released for public comment.
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V.4.c. DESE Rule Governing the Documents Posted to School District and Education Service Cooperative Websites
Presenter:
Stacy Smith, Deputy Commissioner
Description:
The DESE Rule Governing the Documents Posted to School District and Education Service Cooperative Websites is presented for approval to be released for public comment.
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V.4.d. DESE Office of Early Childhood (OEC) Rule Governing the Arkansas Better Chance Program
Presenter:
Stacy Smith, Deputy Commissioner
Description:
The DESE OEC Rule Governing the Arkansas Better Chance Program is presented for approval to be released for public comment.
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V.4.e. DESE Rule Governing Math Intervention
Presenter:
Stacy Smith, Deputy Commissioner
Description:
The DESE Rule Governing Math Intervention is presented for approval to be released for public comment.
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V.4.f. DESE Rule Governing the Arkansas Educational Support and Accountability Act (AESAA) is presented for approval to be released for public comment.
Presenter:
Stacy Smith, Deputy Commissioner
Description:
The DESE Rule Governing the Arkansas Educational Support and Accountability Act (AESAA) is presented
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V.5. Consideration of Request for Final Approval of Administrative Rules
Presenter:
Stacy Smith, Deputy Commissioner
Description:
The following administrative rules are being presented for final approval following a 30-day public comment period. |
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V.5.a. DCTE Rule Governing the Adult Diploma Program
Presenter:
Stacy Smith, Deputy Commissioner
Description:
The DCTE Rule Governing the Adult Diploma Program was approved to be released for public comment by the State Board of Education on April 11, 2024. The public comment period began on April 14, 2024, and ended on May 15, 2024. Public comments were received, and no substantive changes were made. The Division requests the State Board of Education's final approval of the rule.
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V.5.b. DESE OEC Rule Governing the Requirements and Procedures for Obtaining an Arkansas Birth through Prekindergarten Teaching Credential
Presenter:
Stacy Smith, Deputy Commissioner
Description:
The DESE OEC Rule Governing the Requirements and Procedures for Obtaining an Arkansas Birth through Prekindergarten Teaching Credential was approved to be released for public comment by the State Board of Education on May 9, 2024. The public comment period began on May 10, 2024, and ended on June 10, 2024. Public comments were received, and no substantive changes were made. The Division requests the State Board of Education's final approval of the rule.
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V.5.c. DESE Rule Governing Background Checks
Presenter:
Stacy Smith, Deputy Commissioner
Description:
The DESE Rule Governing Background Checks was approved to be released for public comment by the State Board of Education on May 9, 2024.
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V.5.d. DESE Rule Governing the Code of Ethics
Presenter:
Stacy Smith, Deputy Commissioner
Description:
The DESE Rule Governing the Code of Ethics was approved to be released for public comment by the State Board of Education on May 9, 2024.
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V.5.e. DESE Rule Governing Maternity Leave Cost Sharing
Presenter:
Stacy Smith, Deputy Commissioner
Description:
The DESE Rule Governing Maternity Leave Cost Sharing was approved to be released for public comment by the State Board of Education on May 9, 2024.
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V.5.f. DESE Rule Governing Public School Policies Relating to Overnight Travel and Use of Public School Lavatories
Presenter:
Stacy Smith, Deputy Commissioner
Description:
The DESE Rule Governing Public School Policies Relating to Overnight Travel and Use of Public School Lavatories was approved to be released for public comment by the State Board of Education on March 14, 2024 The first comment period ended on April 25, 2024. Based on significant public input and feedback from stakeholders, many substantive changes were made to the rule, necessitating a second round of public comment which ended on June 10, 2024.
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V.5.g. DESE Rule Governing the Educational Freedom Account Program
Presenter:
Stacy Smith, Deputy Commissioner
Description:
The DESE Rule Governing the Educational Freedom Account Program was approved to be released for public comment by the State Board of Education on July 13, 2023. The first public comment period began July 22, 2023, and ended August 28, 2023. Based on significant public input and feedback from stakeholders, many substantive changes were made to the rule, necessitating a second round of public comment. The second public comment period began on April 27, 2024, and ended on May 28, 2024. Public comments were received, and no substantive changes were made. The Division requests the State Board of Education's final approval of the rule.
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V.5.h. DESE Rule Governing Professional Development
Presenter:
Stacy Smith, Deputy Commissioner
Description:
The DESE Rule Governing Professional Development was approved to be released for public comment by the State Board of Education on December 15, 2023. The first public comment period began on December 20, 2023, and ended on January 22, 2024. Based on significant public input and feedback from stakeholders, substantive changes were made to the rule, necessitating a second round of public comment.
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V.5.i. DESE Rule Governing School Transformation Contracts
Presenter:
Stacy Smith, Deputy Commissioner
Description:
The DESE Rule Governing School Transformation Contracts was approved to be released for public comment by the State Board of Education on April 11, 2024. The public comment period began on April 14, 2024, and ended on May 15, 2024. Public comments were received, and no substantive changes were made. The Division requests the State Board of Education's final approval of the rule.
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V.5.j. DESE Rule Governing Emergency Response Equipment and Training in Arkansas Public Schools
Presenter:
Stacy Smith, Deputy Commissioner
Description:
The DESE Rule Governing Emergency Response Equipment and Training in Arkansas Public Schools was approved to be released for public comment by the State Board of Education on May 9, 2024.
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V.5.k. DESE Rule Governing Water Safety Information Provided by Public Schools
Presenter:
Stacy Smith, Deputy Commissioner
Description:
The DESE Rule Governing Water Safety Information Provided by Public Schools was approved to be released for public comment by the State Board of Education on May 9, 2024.
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V.6. Consideration of Final Approval of Request to Repeal Administrative Rules
Presenter:
Stacy Smith, Deputy Commissioner
Description:
The following eight (8) administrative rules are presented for final approval to repeal, following a 30-day public comment period. All eight (8) rule repeals were approved to be released for public comment by the State Board on May 9, 2024, and the public comment period for all eight (8) rules began May 10, 2024 and ended June 10, 2024. |
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V.6.a. DESE Rule Governing the Educator Compensation Reform Program
Presenter:
Stacy Smith, Deputy Commissioner
Description:
The DESE Rule Governing the Educator Compensation Reform Program repeal is being presented for release for final approval.
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V.6.b. DESE Rule Governing Eligibility of Participating School Districts in the Traveling Teacher Program
Presenter:
Stacy Smith, Deputy Commissioner
Description:
The DESE Rule Governing Eligibility of Participating School Districts in the Traveling Teacher Program repeal is being presented for final approval
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V.6.c. DESE Rule Governing Incentives for Teacher Recruitment and Retention in High-Priority Districts
Presenter:
Stacy Smith, Deputy Commissioner
Description:
The DESE Rule Governing Incentives for Teacher Recruitment and Retention in High-Priority Districts repeal is being presented for final approval.
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V.6.d. DESE Rule Governing Reimbursement by School Districts for Election Expenses
Presenter:
Stacy Smith, Deputy Commissioner
Description:
The DESE Rule Governing Reimbursement by School Districts for Election Expenses repeal is being presented for final approval.
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V.6.e. DESE Rule Governing School Board Zones and Rezoning
Presenter:
Stacy Smith, Deputy Commissioner
Description:
The DESE Rule Governing School Board Zones and Rezoning repeal is being presented for final approval.
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V.6.f. DESE Rule Governing School District Duty to Report Student Criminal Acts
Presenter:
Stacy Smith, Deputy Commissioner
Description:
The DESE Rule Governing School District Duty to Report Student Criminal Acts repeal is being presented for final approval.
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V.6.g. DESE Rule Governing the Succeed Scholarship Program
Presenter:
Stacy Smith, Deputy Commissioner
Description:
The DESE Rule Governing the Succeed Scholarship Program repeal is being presented for release for final approval.
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V.6.h. DCTE Rule Governing Methods of Administration of Career and Technical Education Programs
Presenter:
Stacy Smith, Deputy Commissioner
Description:
The DCTE Rule Governing Methods of Administration of Career and Technical Education Programs repeal is being presented for final approval.
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V.7. Request for Approval of Norm-Referenced Tests to Fulfill the Education Freedom Account Testing Requirement for Participating Students
Presenter:
Stacy Smith, Deputy Commissioner
Description:
A list of nationally norm-referenced tests are presented for consideration of approval as testing options for Education Freedom Account participating students to meet the requirements of Arkansas Code §6-18-2509(a)(1)(B) and Education Freedom Account rule 12.01.2.
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V.8. Request for Approval of Associations to Accredit Education Freedom Account Participating Private Schools
Presenter:
Stacy Smith, Deputy Commissioner
Description:
A list of accrediting associations are presented for consideration of approval as accrediting organizations for Education Freedom Account participating schools to meet the requirements of Arkansas Code §6-18-2507(a)(1)(A) and Education Freedom Account rule 7.01.2.
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V.9. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case 21-075 Steven Shook
Presenter:
Whitney James
Description:
At its regularly scheduled meeting on May 9, 2024, the State Board of Education requested the PLSB recommendation for Case 21-075 Steven Shook be moved from the consent agenda to June's action agenda. Today's hearing was scheduled, and Steven Shook's attorney was notified of the hearing date via certified mail. |
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V.10. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case 24-075 Tyler Scott
Presenter:
Whitney James
Description:
The educator objected to the Ethics Hearing Subcommittee's evidentiary hearing findings and recommendation of April 3, 2024, and requested a review by the State Board. |
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V.11. Election of 2024-2025 State Board Officers
Presenter:
Adrienne Woods, Nominating Committee
Description:
The State Board of Education Nominating Committee, Randy Henderson, Lisa Hunter, and Adrienne Woods, met on June 4, 2024, and Ms. Woods will present chair and vice chair candidates for the 2024-2025 academic year. The term for newly elected officers begins July 1, 2024, and ends on June 30, 2025.
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VI. New Business
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VII. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Dr. Sarah Moore
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VII.1. Minutes
Presenter:
Angela Scaife
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VII.2. Report on Waivers to School Districts for Teachers Teaching Out of Area for Longer than sixty(60) Days, Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-309
Presenter:
Karli Saracini, Assistant Commissioner
Description:
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-309 requires local school districts to secure a waiver when classrooms are staffed with unlicensed teachers for longer than 60 days.
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VII.3. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case 24-111 Chase Utley
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 Suspension of License for 6 months followed by a Probation of License for 2 years and assess a $250 fine. Require Educator to complete the following coursework/readings: ERC23004: Code of Ethics Part One: Professional Relationships (.5 Credit Hour), ERC23005: Code of Ethics Part Two: Mental Health Awareness (.5 Credit Hour), ERC23006: Code of Ethics Part Three: Social Media (1 Credit Hour), ERC23007: Code of Ethics Part Four: Professional Responsibilities (1 Credit Hour), and Title: Addressing Appropriate and Inappropriate Teacher-Student Relationships: A Secondary Education Professional Development Model Author: Ernest J. Zarra, III, Kern High School District Publication: CLEARvoz Journal Vol. 3, No. 2 (2016) Link: http://journals.sfu.ca/cvj/index.php/cvj/article/viewFile/26/29 (Answer questions on topics 1-8, Page 22-26) Require educator to provide written reflection on each training/book due to the PLSB?for approval no later than December 31, 2024. (All cost paid by Educator Utley)
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VII.4. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case 24-165 Kara Lee
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 Level 4 Public Notification of Ethics Violation and assess a $500 fine.
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VII.5. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case 24-052 Marian Candace Ashcraft
Presenter:
Whitney James
Description:
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. Violation of Standard 3. An educator honestly fulfills reporting obligations associated with professional practices. Violation of Standard 4. An educator entrusted with public funds and property, including school sponsored activity funds, honors that trust with honest, responsible stewardship. The Professional Licensure Standards Board requests the State Board of Education order a Probation of License for 2 years and assess a $250 fine. Require Educator to complete the following coursework/readings: Code of Ethics Training Provided by the PLSB (1.5 Hours), Title: The 85% Solution: How Personal Accountability Guarantees Success -- No Nonsense, No Excuses (256p) Author: Linda Galindo ISBN 10: ISBN 13: 9780470500163, and Title: The Power Paradox: How We Gain and Lose Influence (208p) Author: Dacher Keltner ISBN 10: 0143110292 ISBN 13: 978-0143110293. Require educator to provide written reflection on how they will impact the educator’s future professional practices and record keeping. Require quarterly reports from the educator’s supervisor that the educator is adhering to the policies and practices in place for the position that they hold. (All cost paid by Educator Ashcraft) |
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VII.6. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case 24-054 Karen Eoff
Presenter:
Whitney James
Description:
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. Violation of Standard 3. An educator honestly fulfills reporting obligations associated with professional practices. Violation of Standard 4. An educator entrusted with public funds and property, including school sponsored activity funds, honors that trust with honest, responsible stewardship. The Professional Licensure Standards Board requests the State Board of Education order a Suspension of License for 1 year and assess a $500 fine. Require Educator to complete the following coursework/readings: Code of Ethics Training Provided by the PLSB (1.5 Hours), Title: The 85% Solution: How Personal Accountability Guarantees Success -- No Nonsense, No Excuses (256p) Author: Linda Galindo ISBN 10: ISBN 13: 9780470500163, and Title: The Power Paradox: How We Gain and Lose Influence (208p) Author: Dacher Keltner ISBN 10: 0143110292 ISBN 13: 978-0143110293. Require educator to provide written reflection on each book/training on how they will impact the educator’s future professional practices and record keeping. (All cost paid by Educator Eoff) |
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VII.7. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case 24-055 Megan Boyce
Presenter:
Whitney James
Description:
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. Violation of Standard 3. An educator honestly fulfills reporting obligations associated with professional practices. Violation of Standard 4. An educator entrusted with public funds and property, including school sponsored activity funds, honors that trust with honest, responsible stewardship. The Professional Licensure Standards Board requests the State Board of Education order a Probation of License for 2 years and assess a $250 fine. Require Educator to complete the following coursework/readings: Code of Ethics Training Provided by the PLSB (1.5 Hours), Title: The 85% Solution: How Personal Accountability Guarantees Success -- No Nonsense, No Excuses (256p) Author: Linda Galindo ISBN 10: ISBN 13: 9780470500163, and Title: The Power Paradox: How We Gain and Lose Influence (208p) Author: Dacher Keltner ISBN 10: 0143110292 ISBN 13: 978-0143110293. Require educator to provide written reflection on each book/training on how they will impact the educator’s future professional practices and record keeping. Quarterly reports from the educator’s supervisor that the educator is adhering to the policies and practices in place for the position that they hold. (All cost paid by Educator Boyce) |
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VII.8. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case 24-134 Benjamin Liddle
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 Probation of License for 2 years and assess a $250 fine. Require Educator to complete the following coursework/readings: Code of Ethics Training Provided by the PLSB (1.5 Hours), ERC23004: Code of Ethics Part One: Professional Relationships (.5 Credit Hour), Title: The Power Paradox: How We Gain and Lose Influence (208p) Author: Dacher Keltner ISBN 10: 0143110292 ISBN 13: 978-0143110293, and Title: Addressing Appropriate and Inappropriate Teacher-Student Relationships: A Secondary Education Professional Development Model Author: Ernest J. Zarra, III, Kern High School District Publication: CLEARvoz Journal Vol. 3, No. 2 (2016) Link: http://journals.sfu.ca/cvj/index.php/cvj/article/viewFile/26/29. Require educator to provide written reflection on each book/training on how they will impact the educator’s future communication and interactions with students. (All cost paid by Educator Liddle) |
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VII.9. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case 24-151 Mark Manry
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 Suspension of License for 1 year followed by a Probation of License for 1 year and assess a $500 fine. Require Educator to complete the following coursework/readings: Code of Ethics Training Provided by the PLSB (1.5 Hours), IAA14075 Understanding Alternative Education in Arkansas, and Title: The 85% Solution: How Personal Accountability Guarantees Success -- No Nonsense, No Excuses (256p) Author: Linda Galindo ISBN 10:ISBN 13: 9780470500163. Require educator to provide written reflection on each book/training on how they will impact the educator’s future interactions with students. (All cost paid by Educator Manry) |
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VII.10. Consideration of the Charter Authorizing Panel's Decision for Friendship Aspire Academy North Little Rock
Presenter:
Dr. Darrell Smith, Assistant Commissioner
Description:
Friendship Aspire Academy North Little Rock is requesting a change of the current grade levels served from Grades K-5 to Grades K-3. The Charter Authorizing Panel voted to approve the amendment request.
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VII.11. Consideration of the Charter Authorizing Panel's Decision for eStem Public Charter School
Presenter:
Dr. Darrell Smith, Assistant Commissioner
Description:
eStem Public Charter School is requesting a change to the grade levels served from Grades 7-9 (Junior High) and Grades 10-12 (High School) to Grades 7-8 (Junior High) and Grades 9-12 (High School). The Charter Authorizing Panel voted to approve the amendment request.
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VII.12. Consideration of Request for Approval of Nominated Member for the Professional Licensure Standards Board to Replace Member whose Term is Vacant or Expiring June 30, 2024 - Wendy Peer
Presenter:
Karli Saracini, Assistant Commissioner
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VII.13. Consideration of Request for Approval of Nominated Member for the Professional Licensure Standards Board to Replace Member whose Term is Vacant or Expiring June 30, 2024 - Brenda Brown
Presenter:
Karli Saracini, Assistant Commissioner
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VII.14. Consideration of Request for Approval of Nominated Member for the Professional Licensure Standards Board to Replace Member whose Term is Vacant or Expiring June 30, 2024- Annette Hux
Presenter:
Karli Saracini, Assistant Commissioner
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VII.15. 2024-2025 Embedded Courses
Presenter:
Dr. Kiffany Pride, Assistant Commissioner
Description:
Act 421 of 2013 allows curriculum frameworks from two separate courses to be taught in a single course, known as a combined or embedded course. School districts have applied for approval of combined or embedded courses and assured, in writing, that the curriculum frameworks for both courses will be fully taught in the combined or embedded course. The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education respectfully requests the State Board of Education (SBE) approve the attached embedded courses, understanding that when the curriculum frameworks for one of the courses are revised, a new course approval request must be submitted to the SBE and approval must be granted before a school is allowed to offer the embedded course.
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VIII. Reports |
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VIII.1. Marvell-Elaine School District Update
Presenter:
Sheila Whitlow, Associate Deputy Commissioner, Office of Coordinated Support and Service
Description:
Dr. Phong Tran, Superintendent of Marvell-Elaine School District, is providing an update on progress made in the district. |
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VIII.2. Watson Chapel School District Update
Presenter:
Sheila Whitlow, Associate Deputy Commissioner, Office of Coordinated Support and Service
Description:
A monthly update on the progress made by Watson Chapel School District in correcting Standards for Accreditation violations and addressing other concerns noted by DESE is being presented, as requested. |
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VIII.3. Board Liaison Reports
Presenter:
Dr. Sarah Moore
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VIII.4. ATOY Report
Presenter:
Capri Salaam
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VIII.5. Commissioner's Report
Presenter:
Secretary Jacob Oliva
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IX. Public Comments |
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X. Adjournment |
