Meeting Agenda
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I. Call to Order
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II. Pledge of Allegiance
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III. Changes to Agenda
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IV. Consent Agenda
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IV.1. Minutes
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IV.2. Review of Loan and Bond Applications
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IV.3. Newly Employed, Promotions and Separations
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IV.4. 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
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IV.5. PLSB
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IV.6. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case # 19-178 Jacqueline Camper
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IV.7. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case # 20-030 Breanna Pruette
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IV.8. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case # 20-038 David Smith
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IV.9. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case # 20-047 Celia Wortham
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IV.10. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case # 20-051 Rebecca Dwyer
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IV.11. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case # 20-058 Kurt Zen-Ruffinen
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IV.12. Bauxite School District Act 1240 Annual Progress Report
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IV.13. Beebe School District Act 1240 Annual Progress Report
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IV.14. Rector School District Act 1240 Annual Progress Report
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IV.15. Warren School District Act 1240 Annual Progress Report
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V. Action Agenda A. 10:00 a.m.
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V.1. Request for transfer of Succeed Scholarship: Harpole
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V.2. Consideration of a one-year Standards for Accreditation Waiver Request: Earle School District
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V.3. Continued Review of Southeast Arkansas Preparatory High School
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V.4. Consideration for Final Approval: DESE Rules Governing Home Schools
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V.5. Consideration of Request for Final Approval: DESE Rules Governing Student Discipline and School Safety
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V.6. Consideration of Request for Final Approval: DESE Rules Governing Special Education and Related Services, Sec. 11.00 Discipline Procedures
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V.7. Consideration of Legislative Report: Dollarway School District
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V.8. Consideration of Legislative Report: Pine Bluff School District
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V.9. Consideration of Legislative Report: Little Rock School District
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VI. New Business
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VI.1. Recommendations from SBE Nominating Committee
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VII. Reports
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VII.1. State Board Member Reports/Comments
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VII.2. Commissioner's Report
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VIII. Public Comments
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IX. Adjournment
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Agenda Item Details
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Meeting: | April 9, 2020 at 10:00 AM - State Board of Education | |
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I. Call to Order
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II. Pledge of Allegiance
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Diane Zook
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III. Changes to Agenda
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Diane Zook
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IV. Consent Agenda
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IV.1. Minutes
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Presenter: |
Tiffany Donovan
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IV.2. Review of Loan and Bond Applications
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Anita Sacrey
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Description:
The members of the Arkansas State Board of Education are requested to review the following:
Commercial Bond Applications – 2 Second Lien and 2 Voted With the recommendation to approve all applications from the Loan Committee and additional information provided by the school district in its application package and:
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IV.3. Newly Employed, Promotions and Separations
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Presenter: |
Greg Rogers and Clemetta Hood
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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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IV.4. 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
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Presenter: |
Karli Saracini
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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 11 school districts covering a total of 16 waivers. There were also requests for long-term substitutes from 53 school districts, educational service cooperatives, and behavioral facilities requesting a total of 90 waivers for long-term substitutes. These requests have been reviewed, were either approved or denied by Division staff, and are consistent with program guidelines.
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IV.5. PLSB
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Presenter: |
Eric James
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IV.6. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case # 19-178 Jacqueline Camper
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Presenter: |
Amy Douglas
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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 Ethics Subcommittee recommends that the State Board order a One-Year Probation; required to complete through the ArkansasIDEAS online portal ERC19048: Professional Licensure Standards Board (PLSB): The Code of Ethics Training Video (2018); SPC 17013: Introduction to Behavior: Behavior Intervention Plan; SPC 17011: Introduction to Behavior: Supporting Effective Behavior; Children’s Challenging Behaviors; (Online) https://www.carecourses.com/Ecommerce/CourseDetail.aspx?ItemID=326; Educator will provide a written reflection indicating how each training will impact educator’s professional practices. To be completed within ninety (90) days of the State Board Final Order. (All costs paid by Educator Camper).
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IV.7. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case # 20-030 Breanna Pruette
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Presenter: |
Amy Douglas
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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 Ethics Subcommittee recommends that the State Board order a Written Reprimand; assess a $100.00 fine to be paid within ninety (90) days of the State Board Final Order; required to complete through the ArkansasIDEAS online portal ERC19048: Professional Licensure Standards Board (PLSB): The Code of Ethics Training Video (2018); SPC17011 Introduction to Behavior: Supporting Effective Behavior; The Classroom Management Book (320 p.) Author: Kary K. Wong, Rosemary T. Wong, Sarah F. Jondahl, Oretha F. Ferguson; ISBN-13: 978-0976423393; ISBN-10:0976423391; Educator will provide a written reflection indicating how each training will affect her interactions with students. To be completed within ninety (90) days of the State Board Final Order. (All costs paid by Educator Pruette). (Accepted 2/10/2020)
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IV.8. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case # 20-038 David Smith
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Presenter: |
Amy Douglas
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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. The Professional Licensure Standards Board Ethics Subcommittee recommends that the State Board order a Six-Month Probation; assess a $150.00 fine to be paid within ninety (90) days of the State Board Final Order; required to complete through the ArkansasIDEAS online portal ERC19048: Professional Licensure Standards Board (PLSB): The Code of Ethics Training Video (2018); The 85% Solution: How Personal Accountability Guarantees Success No Nonsense, No Excuses (256 p.); Author: Linda Galindo; ISBN 13: 9780470500163; HWB17118 Act 1236 of 2011: Child Maltreatment (2017); Educator will provide a written reflection indicating how imperative it is to report child maltreatment as an Educator. To be completed within ninety (90) days of the State Board Final Order. (All costs paid by Educator Smith).
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IV.9. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case # 20-047 Celia Wortham
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Presenter: |
Amy Douglas
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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 Ethics Subcommittee recommends that the State Board order a Written Reprimand; assess a $100.00 fine to be paid within ninety (90) days of the State Board Final Order; required to complete through the ArkansasIDEAS online portal ERC19048: Professional Licensure Standards Board (PLSB): The Code of Ethics Training Video (2018);Children’s Challenging Behaviors; (Online) https://www.carecourses.com/Ecommerce/CourseDetail.aspx?ItemID=326; Educator will provide a written reflection how trainings will impact her interactions with students. To be completed within ninety (90) days of the State Board Final Order. (All costs paid by Educator Wortham). (Accepted 2/06/2020)
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IV.10. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case # 20-051 Rebecca Dwyer
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Presenter: |
Amy Douglas
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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. Violation of Standard 8. An educator, while on school premises or at school sponsored activities involving students, refrains from: (a) using, possessing, and/or being under the influence of alcohol or unauthorized drugs/substances, possessing items prohibited by law; (b) possessing or using tobacco or tobacco-related products, e-cigarettes, e-liquid, or vapor products; or (c) abusing/misusing prescription medications or other authorized substances as evidenced by impairment. The Professional Licensure Standards Board Ethics Subcommittee recommends that the State Board order a Two-Year Suspension; assess a $500.00 fine to be completed within 30 days prior to the end of the suspension period; required to complete through the ArkansasIDEAS online portal ERC19048: Professional Licensure Standards Board (PLSB): The Code of Ethics Training Video (2018); The Addictive Personality: Understanding the Addictive Process and Compulsive Behavior (144 p.); Author: Craig Nakken; ISBN 10: 1568381298; ISBN 13: 978-1568381299; Continue AA, out-patient treatment, family counseling, and after-care; The Educator is to submit a letter from a licensed mental health provider indicating that they are fit to return to the classroom. Educator will provide a written reflection indicating on how this reading will affect her professional life. To be completed within 30 days prior to the end of the suspension period. (All costs paid by Educator Dwyer).
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IV.11. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case # 20-058 Kurt Zen-Ruffinen
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Presenter: |
Amy Douglas
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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. Written Reprimand; assess a $100.00 fine to be paid within ninety (90) days of the State Board Final Order; required to complete through the ArkansasIDEAS online portal ERC19048: Professional Licensure Standards Board (PLSB): The Code of Ethics Training Video (2018); What Great Teachers Do Differently: 17 Things that Matter Most 2nd Edition; Author: Todd Whitaker; ISBN 10: 9781596671997; ISBN 13: 978-1596671997; Educator will provide a written reflection indicating how these trainings will impact the educator’s interactions with students in the future. To be completed within ninety (90) days of the State Board Final Order. (All costs paid by Educator Zen-Ruffinen).
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IV.12. Bauxite School District Act 1240 Annual Progress Report
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Presenter: |
Kelly McLaughlin
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IV.13. Beebe School District Act 1240 Annual Progress Report
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Presenter: |
Kelly McLaughlin
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IV.14. Rector School District Act 1240 Annual Progress Report
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Presenter: |
Kelly McLaughlin
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IV.15. Warren School District Act 1240 Annual Progress Report
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Presenter: |
Kelly McLaughlin
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V. Action Agenda A. 10:00 a.m.
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V.1. Request for transfer of Succeed Scholarship: Harpole
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Presenter: |
Courtney Salas-Ford
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Description:
The ADE Rules Governing the Succeed Scholarship Program require the parent of a student receiving a Succeed Scholarship who wishes to enroll the student in another private school from the list of eligible private schools, to request approval from the State Board of Education. The Harpole family requests approval to transfer their scholarship from Christ (Lutheran) Little Rock to Holy Souls.
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V.2. Consideration of a one-year Standards for Accreditation Waiver Request: Earle School District
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Presenter: |
Tracy Webb
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Description:
The Earle School District is requesting a one-year Standards for Accreditation waiver for kindergarten class size. They have two kindergarten classrooms with a half-time paraprofessional in each one. Currently they have 45 students enrolled in kindergarten, which is one student over the class size limit.
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V.3. Continued Review of Southeast Arkansas Preparatory High School
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Presenter: |
Tracy Webb
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Description:
On January 24, 2020, the State Board voted to allow Southeast Arkansas Preparatory High School to remain open until the end of the school year and to return to the State Board in March. In March an amendment request was presented, and partially approved, to transfer the charter to Friendship Academy, increase the enrollment count and add grade levels. Additional information will be presented on the portion of the amendment request that was tabled.
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V.4. Consideration for Final Approval: DESE Rules Governing Home Schools
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Presenter: |
Taylor Dugan
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Description:
These Rules have been amended to incorporate the changes of Act 429 and 30 of 2019. A public comment hearing was held on October 28, 2019. Public comments were received, but resulted in no substantive changes to the Rules. DESE staff respectfully request the State Board grant final approval of these Rules.
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V.5. Consideration of Request for Final Approval: DESE Rules Governing Student Discipline and School Safety
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Presenter: |
Courtney Salas-Ford
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Description:
These Rules were amended to incorporate changes required by Acts 557, 640, 709, and 1029 of 2019. A public comment hearing was held on February 12, 2020. Public comments were received during the public comment period. Revisions were made to the rules, but no substantive changes made. DESE staff respectfully requests that the State Board grant final approval of these Rules.
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V.6. Consideration of Request for Final Approval: DESE Rules Governing Special Education and Related Services, Sec. 11.00 Discipline Procedures
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Presenter: |
Courtney Salas-Ford
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Description:
These Rules were amended to incorporate changes required by Act 557 of 2019. A public comment hearing was held on February 12, 2020. No public comments were received. DESE staff respectfully requests that the State Board grant final approval of these Rules.
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V.7. Consideration of Legislative Report: Dollarway School District
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Presenter: |
Mike Hernandez
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Description:
Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-112 & 6-15-2917, a quarterly status report is provided for each school district currently under state authority.
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V.8. Consideration of Legislative Report: Pine Bluff School District
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Presenter: |
Mike Hernandez
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Description:
Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-112 & 6-15-2917, a quarterly status report is provided for each school district currently under state authority.
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V.9. Consideration of Legislative Report: Little Rock School District
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Presenter: |
Mike Hernandez
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Description:
Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-112 & 6-15-2917, a quarterly status report is provided for each school district currently under state authority.
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VI. New Business
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VI.1. Recommendations from SBE Nominating Committee
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Presenter: |
Diane Zook
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Description:
The State Board Nominating Committee will announce recommendations for Chair and Vice Chair as well as accept any additional recommendations.
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VII. Reports
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VII.1. State Board Member Reports/Comments
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State Board Members
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VII.2. Commissioner's Report
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Presenter: |
Secretary Key
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VIII. Public Comments
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IX. Adjournment
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