August 8, 2024 at 9:00 AM - State Board of Education

The North Little Rock School District is seeking a waiver of teacher licensure, flexible scheduling and class size and teaching load. 

The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education Rule Governing the Arkansas Educational Support and Accountability Act (AESAA) was approved to be released for public comment by the State Board of Education on June 13, 2024. The public comment period began on June 14, 2024, and ended on July 14, 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.

The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education Rule Governing Arkansas Governor's School 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.

The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education Rule Governing the Community Service and Diploma Requirements was approved to be released for public comment by the State Board of Education on March 14, 2024. The first public comment period began on March 22, 2024, and ended on April 24, 2024. Public comments were received, and substantive changes were made, requiring a second round of public comment. The second public comment period began on June 14, 2024, and ended on July 14, 2024. No substantive changes were made following the second round of public comment. The Division requests the State Board of Education's final approval of the rule.

The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education Rule Governing Educator Licensure 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 Board gave final approval at the July 11, 2024, meeting; however, an additional edit was made following that meeting to re-add Appendix A regarding application fees.  The Division requests the State Board of Education's final approval of the rule.

The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education Rule Governing the Fiscal Assessment and Accountability Program 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.

The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education Rules Governing Math Intervention were approved to be released for public comment by the State Board of Education on June 13, 2024.  The public comment period began on June 14, 2024, and ended on July 14, 2024.  Public comments were received, and no substantive changes were made.  The Division requests the State Board of Education's final approval of the rules.  

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 Written Reprimand and assess a $100.00 fine. Require Educator to complete the following coursework/readings: Code of Ethics Training Provided by the PLSB (1.5 Hours), Title: Classroom Management for Elementary Teachers: 15 Strategies to Manage Challenging Behaviors and Create a Responsive Classroom; Author: Freya Fan; ISBN-13:979-8461993252, and ArkansasIDEAS Training SPC17013 Introduction to Behavior: Behavior Intervention Plans (1 Credit Hour). Require Educator to prepare written reflection on each training/book regarding how the educator will improve her interactions with students in the future. (All cost paid by Educator Strickland)

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. 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 followed by a Probation of License for 2 years and assess a $400.00 fine. Require Educator to complete the following coursework/readings: Article: 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, 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. Written reflections on each training/book on how they will impact the educator’s future interactions with students due to the PLSB?for approval no later than December 31, 2024. During the probation, quarterly reports from the educator’s supervisor on how the educator is interacting with students. (All cost paid by Educator Brown)

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 $250.00 fine. Require Educator to complete the following coursework/readings: ArkansasIDEAS Training:  LAG17029 Success Favors Well-Prepared Adults: Unpacking your Personality Package (1 Credit Hour) and Title: I Notice: A Step-by-Step Guide to Transform Student Potential Through Building Intentional Relationships; Author: Claire E. Hallinan; ISBN-10: 1733035613; ISBN-13: 978-1733035613. A written reflection on each training/book regarding how the educator will improve his interactions with students in the future. Quarterly reports while on probation from the educator’s supervisor regarding how his interactions and communication with students is progressing. Anger Management course (as evidenced by completion certificate). (All cost paid by Educator Williams)

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 $400.00 fine. Require Educator to complete the following coursework/readings: Code of Ethics Training by PLSB Staff, ArkansasIDEAS Training:  LAG17029 Success Favors Well-Prepared Adults: Unpacking your Personality Package (1 Credit Hour), and Title: The 85% Solution: How Personal Accountability Guarantees Success -- No Nonsense, No Excuses (256p); Author: Linda Galindo; ISBN 13: 9780470500163. A written reflection on each training/book regarding how the educator will improve his interactions and communication with students in the future. Quarterly reports while on probation from the educator’s supervisor regarding how his interactions and communication with students is progressing. (All cost paid by Educator Bowman)

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 Written Reprimand and assess a $100.00 fine. Require Educator to complete the following coursework/readings: Code of Ethics Training Provided by the PLSB (1.5 Hours) and Title: The Growth Mindset Playbook: A Teacher's Guide to Promoting Student Success (224p); Author: Annie Brock, Heather Hundley; ISBN 10: 1612436870 ISBN 13: 978-1612436876. Require Educator to prepare written reflection on each training/book regarding how the educator will improve his interactions with students in the future.  (All cost paid by Educator Kenney)

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 2 years and assess a fine of $500.00. Require Educator to complete the following coursework/readings: Title: The Power Paradox: How We Gain and Lose Influence (208p) Author: Dacher Keltner; ISBN 10: 0143110292; ISBN 13: 978-0143110293, Title: What Great Teachers Do Differently: 17 Things that Matter Most 2nd Edition; Author: Todd Whitaker; ISBN 10: 9781596671997; ISBN 13: 978-1596671997, and Code of Ethics training by PLSB Staff (The Educator must find an in-person Code of Ethics training to attend and provide proof of attendance.) Require Educator to prepare written reflections on each training/reading on how they will affect the educator’s future interactions and communication with students. Quarterly reports while on probation from the educator’s supervisor regarding how her interactions and communication with students is progressing. (All cost paid by Educator Fulmer)

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 License and assess a fine of $500.00.

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 Written Reprimand and assess a $100.00 fine. Require Educator to complete the following coursework/readings: Code of Ethics Training Provided by the PLSB (1.5 Hours) 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 prepare written reflection on each training/book regarding how the educator will improve her interactions with students in the future. (All cost paid by Educator Johnson)

Vilonia Pathways Academy is requesting to change the grade levels served from Grades K-12 to Grades 9-12 and rescind the waiver for Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-213(a)(2).  The Charter Authorizing Panel voted unanimously to approve the request.  

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 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 embedded courses attached, 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 would be allowed to offer the embedded course.