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Meeting Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Moment of Silence 
III. Changes to Agenda
IV. Action Agenda A. 9:00 a.m.
IV.1. School Choice Appeal: Hellums Family 
IV.2. School Choice Appeal: Morrow Family 
IV.3. Consideration for Final Approval:  DCTE Policies and Procedures: 
V. Act 1240 Digital Learning Applications and Waivers
V.1. Act 1240 Digital Learning Applications and Waivers (K-12)
V.1.a. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Malvern
V.1.b. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Lead Hill
V.1.c. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Hazen
V.1.d. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Bearden
V.1.e. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Heber Springs
V.2. Act 1240 Digital Learning Applications and Waivers (Guy Fenter)
V.2.a. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Scranton
V.2.b. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Waldron
V.3. Act 1240 Digital Learning Applications and Waivers (Tri-Region)
V.3.a. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Wynne
V.3.b. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Norfork
V.3.c. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Mountain View
V.4. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Highland
V.5. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Calico Rock
V.6. Act 1240 Digital Learning Applications and Waivers (Northwest Consortium)
V.7. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Prairie Grove
V.8. Act 1240 Digital Learning Application and Waivers (Wilbur Mills)
V.8.a. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Pangburn
V.8.b. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Lonoke
V.8.c. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - White County Central
V.9. Act 1240 Digital Learning Applications and Waivers (Arkansas River)
V.9.a. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Strong-Huttig
V.10. Act 1240 Digital Learning Applications and Waivers (Misc.)
V.10.a. Considertation of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Huntsville
V.10.b. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Clarendon
V.10.c. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Blevins
V.10.d. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Helena/West Helena
VI. New Business
VII. Public Comments
VIII. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: July 14, 2021 at 9:00 AM - State Board of Education
Subject:
I. Call to Order
Presenter:
Ouida Newton
Subject:
II. Moment of Silence 
Presenter:
Ouida Newton
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III. Changes to Agenda
Presenter:
Ouida Newton
Subject:
IV. Action Agenda A. 9:00 a.m.
Presenter:
Ouida Newton
Subject:
IV.1. School Choice Appeal: Hellums Family 
Presenter:
Taylor Dugan
Description:
The family appeals the denial of their school choice application. The nonresident district, White Hall, is over capacity. The resident district is Dollarway School District.
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IV.2. School Choice Appeal: Morrow Family 
Presenter:
Taylor Dugan
Description:
The family appeals the denial of their school choice application. The resident district, Malvern School District, is over capacity. The nonresident district is Glen Rose School District.
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IV.3. Consideration for Final Approval:  DCTE Policies and Procedures: 
Presenter:
Taylor Dugan
Description:
A public comment hearing was held on June 23, 2021, and the public comment period ended on July 8, 2021. Comments were received and resulted in no substantive changes.  DCTE staff respectfully request that the Board grant final approval for these rules.
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V. Act 1240 Digital Learning Applications and Waivers
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V.1. Act 1240 Digital Learning Applications and Waivers (K-12)
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V.1.a. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Malvern
Description:
The Malvern School District has submitted a Digital Learning Program for students in grades K-12.  The program will offer synchronous and asynchronous learning through a virtual approach using curriculum provided by Lincoln Learning for K-6 and Edgenuity for 7-12. Teachers are Arkansas State Certified and provided through Lincoln Learning and Edgenuity as well as through the district.  Class size will not be required for this digital learning request; however, teaching load is being requested.  The waiver is being requested through the end of the 2023-24 school year.  This application has been reviewed by the DESE team.
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V.1.b. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Lead Hill
Description:
The Lead Hill School District has submitted a Digital Learning Program for students in grades K-12.  The program will offer synchronous and asynchronous learning through a virtual approach using curriculum provided by the district and Edgenuity. Teachers are Arkansas State Certified and provided through the district and Edgenuity.  Class size is not being requested; however,a teaching load waiver will be required for this digital learning request  The waiver is being requested through the end of the 2023-24 school year.  This application has been reviewed by the DESE team.
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V.1.c. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Hazen
Description:
The Hazen School District has submitted a Digital Learning Program for students in grades K-12.  The program will offer synchronous and asynchronous learning through a virtual approach using curriculum provided by Pearson for K-6 and Virtual Arkansas for 7-12. Teachers are Arkansas State Certified and provided through the consortium and Virtual Arkansas.  Class size waiver is requested; however, teaching load is not being requested.  The waiver is being requested through the end of the 2023-24 school year.  This application has been reviewed by the DESE team.
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V.1.d. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Bearden
Description:
The Bearden School District has submitted a Digital Learning Program for students in grades K-12.  The program will offer synchronous and asynchronous learning through a virtual approach using curriculum provided by the district for K-6 and Virtual Arkansas for 7-12. Teachers are Arkansas State Certified and provided through the district and Virtual Arkansas.  Class size and teaching load waivers are not being requested.  The waiver is being requested through the end of the 2023-24 school year.  This application has been reviewed by the DESE team.
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V.1.e. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Heber Springs
Description:
The Heber Springs School District has submitted a Digital Learning Program for students in grades K-12.  The program will offer synchronous and asynchronous learning through a virtual approach using curriculum provided by the district.  Teachers are Arkansas State Certified and provided through the district.  Class size and teaching load waivers are being requested.  The waiver is being requested through the end of the 2023-24 school year.  This application has been reviewed by the DESE team.
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V.2. Act 1240 Digital Learning Applications and Waivers (Guy Fenter)
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V.2.a. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Scranton
Description:
The Scranton School District has submitted a Digital Learning Program for students in grades K-6.  The program will offer synchronous and asynchronous learning through a virtual approach using curriculum provided by Guy Fenter Consortium. Teachers are Arkansas State Certified and provided through the consortium.  Class size and teaching load waivers are not being requested.  This application has been reviewed by the DESE team.
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V.2.b. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Waldron
Description:
The Waldron School District has submitted a Digital Learning Program for students in grades K-6.  The program will offer synchronous and asynchronous learning through a virtual approach using curriculum provided by the Guy Fenter Consortium.  Teachers are Arkansas State Certified and provided through the consortium.  Class size and teaching load waivers are not being requested.  The waiver is being requested through the end of the 2023-24 school year.  This application has been reviewed by the DESE team.
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V.3. Act 1240 Digital Learning Applications and Waivers (Tri-Region)
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V.3.a. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Wynne
Description:
The Wynne School District has submitted a Digital Learning Program for students in grades 3-12.  The program will offer synchronous and asynchronous learning through a virtual approach using curriculum provided by the Tri-Region Consortium for 3-6 and Virtual Arkansas for 7-12.  Teachers are Arkansas State Certified and provided through the consortium and Virtual Arkansas.  Class size is being requested; however, teaching load waiver is not being requested.  The waiver is being requested through the end of the 2021-22 school year.  This application has been reviewed by the DESE team.
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V.3.b. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Norfork
Description:
The Norfork School District has submitted a Digital Learning Program for students in grades K-12.  The program will offer synchronous and asynchronous learning through a virtual approach using curriculum provided by the Tri-Region Consortium and Virtual Arkansas.  Teachers are Arkansas State Certified and provided through the consortium and Virtual Arkansas.  Class size is requested; however, teaching load waiver is not being requested.  The waiver is being requested through the end of the 2023-24 school year.  This application has been reviewed by the DESE team.
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V.3.c. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Mountain View
Description:
The Mountain View School District has submitted a Digital Learning Program for students in grades K-12.  The program will offer synchronous and asynchronous learning through a virtual approach using curriculum provided by the Tri-Region Consortium for K-6 and Red Comet for 7012.  Teachers are Arkansas State Certified and provided through the consortium and Red Comet.  Class size is being requested; however, teaching load waiver is being requested.  The waiver is being requested through the end of the 2023-24 school year.  This application has been reviewed by the DESE team.
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V.4. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Highland
Description:
The Highland School District has submitted a Digital Learning Program for students in grades K-12.  The program will offer synchronous and asynchronous learning through a virtual approach using curriculum provided by the Tri-Region Consortium and Virtual Arkansas. Teachers are Arkansas State Certified and provided through the consortium and Virtual Arkansas.  Class size and teaching load waivers will not be required for this digital learning request.  The waiver is being requested through the end of the 2023-24 school year.  This application has been reviewed by the DESE team.
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V.5. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Calico Rock
Description:
The Calico Rock School District has submitted a Digital Learning Program for students in grades K-12.  The program will offer synchronous and asynchronous learning through a virtual approach using curriculum provided by the Tri-Region Consortium and Virtual Arkansas. Teachers are Arkansas State Certified and provided through the consortium and Virtual Arkansas.  Class size is being requested; however,a teaching load waiver will not be required for this digital learning request  The waiver is being requested through the end of the 2021-22 school year.  This application has been reviewed by the DESE team.
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V.6. Act 1240 Digital Learning Applications and Waivers (Northwest Consortium)
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V.7. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Prairie Grove
Description:
The Prairie Grove School District has submitted a Digital Learning Program for students in grades K-8.  The program will offer synchronous and asynchronous learning through a virtual approach using curriculum provided by the Northwest Arkansas Consortium for K-6 and Lincoln Learning and Edgenuity for 7-8. Teachers are Arkansas State Certified and provided through the consortium, Lincoln Learning, and Edgenuity.  Class size and teaching load waivers are being requested.  The waiver is being requested through the end of the 2023-24 school year.  This application has been reviewed by the DESE team.
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V.8. Act 1240 Digital Learning Application and Waivers (Wilbur Mills)
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V.8.a. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Pangburn
Description:
The Pangburn School District has submitted a Digital Learning Program for students in grades K-12.  The program will offer synchronous and asynchronous learning through a virtual approach using curriculum provided by Wilbur Mills Consortium for K-8 and Virtual Arkansas for 9-12. Teachers are Arkansas State Certified and provided through the consortium and Virtual Arkansas.  Class size waiver is requested; however, teaching load is not being requested.  The waiver is being requested through the end of the 2021-22 school year.  This application has been reviewed by the DESE team.
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V.8.b. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Lonoke
Description:
The Lonoke School District has submitted a Digital Learning Program for students in grades 3-12.  The program will offer synchronous and asynchronous learning through a virtual approach using curriculum provided by the Wilbur Mills Consortium for 3-8 and Virtual Arkansas for 9-12.  Teachers are Arkansas State Certified and provided through the consortium and Virtual Arkansas.  Class size is requested; however, teaching load is not being requested.  The waiver is being requested through the end of the 2021-22 school year.  This application has been reviewed by the DESE team.
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V.8.c. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - White County Central
Description:
The White County Central School District has submitted a Digital Learning Program for students in grades K-12.  The program will offer synchronous and asynchronous learning through a virtual approach using curriculum provided by the Wilbur Mills Consortium for K-8 and Virtual Arkansas for 9-12.  Teachers are Arkansas State Certified and provided through the consortium and Virtual Arkansas.  Class size is requested; however, teaching load waiver is not being requested.  The waiver is being requested through the end of the 2023-24 school year.  This application has been reviewed by the DESE team.
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V.9. Act 1240 Digital Learning Applications and Waivers (Arkansas River)
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V.9.a. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Strong-Huttig
Description:
The Strong-Huttig School District has submitted a Digital Learning Program for students in grades K-12.  The program will offer synchronous and asynchronous learning through a virtual approach using curriculum provided by the Arkansas River Consortium and Virtual Arkansas. Teachers are Arkansas State Certified and provided through the consortium and Virtual Arkansas.  Class size and teaching load waivers will not be required for this digital learning request  The waiver is being requested through the end of the 2023-24 school year.  This application has been reviewed by the DESE team.
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V.10. Act 1240 Digital Learning Applications and Waivers (Misc.)
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V.10.a. Considertation of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Huntsville
Description:
The Huntsville School District has submitted a Digital Learning Program for students in grades 3-12.  The program will offer synchronous and asynchronous learning through a virtual approach using curriculum provided by the district for 3-5 and Apex for 6-12. Teachers are Arkansas State Certified and provided through the district and Apex.  Class size and teaching load waivers are not being requested.  The waiver is being requested through the end of the 2023-24 school year.  This application has been reviewed by the DESE team.
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V.10.b. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Clarendon
Description:
The Clarendon School District has submitted a Digital Learning Program for students in grades 7-12.  The program will offer synchronous and asynchronous learning through a virtual approach using curriculum provided by Canvas LMS. Teachers are Arkansas State Certified and provided through the LMS.  Class size and teaching load waivers are not being requested.  The waiver is being requested through the end of the 2023-24 school year.  This application has been reviewed by the DESE team.
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V.10.c. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Blevins
Description:
The Blevins School District has submitted a Digital Learning Program for students in grades 3-12.  The program will offer synchronous and asynchronous learning through a virtual approach using curriculum provided by the district.  Teachers are Arkansas State Certified and provided through the district.  Class size and teaching load waivers are not being requested.  The waiver is being requested through the end of the 2021-22 school year.  This application has been reviewed by the DESE team.
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V.10.d. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Helena/West Helena
Description:
The Helena-West Helena School District has submitted a Digital Learning Program for students in grades 5-12.  The program will offer synchronous and asynchronous learning through a virtual approach using curriculum provided by Edgenuity.  Teachers are Arkansas State Certified and provided through Edgenuity  Class size and teaching load waivers are not being requested.  The waiver is being requested through the end of the 2021-22 school year.  This application has been reviewed by the DESE team.
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VI. New Business
Presenter:
Ouida Newton
Subject:
VII. Public Comments
Presenter:
Ouida Newton
Subject:
VIII. Adjournment
Presenter:
Ouida Newton

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