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. 

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 20 school districts for a total of 37 waivers. There were also requests for long-term substitutes from 58 school districts requesting a total of 125 waivers for long-term substitutes. These requests have been reviewed, were either approved or denied by Department staff, and are consistent with program guidelines.

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 6-month probation. (All costs paid by Educator Barker), ERC20059: Professional Licensure Standards Board Code of Ethics for Arkansas Educators: Ethical Scenarios in Education (2020), 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, ERC20080 IDEAS - We Are All in This Together: Building Student Relationships (.5 hours), d.IAC17033 RTI Arkansas: PBIS Overview. Require Educator to prepare written reflections for each training.
 

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 educator’s license.

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. (All costs paid by Educator Ross), Code of Ethics training as provided by the PLSB staff, Title: What Great Teachers Do Differently: 17 Things that Matter Most 2nd Edition Author: Todd Whitaker ISBN 10: 9781596671997 ISBN 13: 978-1596671997, Title: Positive Discipline: The Classic Guide to Helping Children Develop Self-Discipline, Responsibility, Cooperation, and Problem-Solving Skills (384p) Author: Jane Nelsen Ed. D. ISBN 10: 0345487672 ISBN 13: 978-0345487674, Capturing Minds by Capturing Hearts: 40 Ways in 40 Days to be a Better Teacher (174p) Author: Kay J. Mahne ISBN 10: 1483667251 ISBN 13: 978-1483667256. Require Educator to prepare written reflection on each individual training to show how she will utilize the trainings in her professional practices and interactions with students.
 

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, and/or 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 requests the State Board of Education order a Suspension of License for 3 months followed by Probation of License for 2 years and assess a $300 fine. (All cost paid by Educator Myrick), ERC20059: Professional Licensure Standards Board Code of Ethics for Arkansas Educators: Ethical Scenarios in Education (2020), Title: Healing the Addicted Brain: The Revolutionary, Science-Based Alcohol and Addiction Recovery Program (288p) Author: Harold C. Urschel III, MD ISBN 10: 1402218443 ISBN 13: 978-1402218446. Require Educator to prepare written reflection on each individual training to show how he will utilize the trainings in his professional practices and interactions with students.
 

Sheridan School District is requesting a Standards for Accreditation waiver for the 2021-2022 academic year. Sheridan is experiencing an overage for sixth-grade art and music wheel. The overage is for three (3) students receiving special education services and they are accompanied by a paraprofessional. 

Mayflower School District is requesting a Standards for Accreditation waiver for class size for the 2021-2022 school year. MayflowerSchool District's sixth-grade class has been at or above the class size limit of 28 students multiple times throughout the 2021-2022 academic year.  The district does not anticipate needing the waiver beyond this school year. 

Shirley School District is requesting a Standards for Accreditation waiver for the district's kindergarten class. The class size is currently 23 with a half-time paraprofessional. This number places the district a total of one (1) student over the 22 student limit with a half-time paraprofessional. 

Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-103 (Act 1240 of 2015), a traditional public school district may petition the State Board for waivers granted to an open-enrollment public charter school.  
 

The Jacksonville North Pulaski School District requests a waiver of class size and teaching load for its Jacksonville High School to support a student teacher internship in Physical Science.  The District requests this waiver only for the current school year (2021-22).  

The Brinkley School District requests waivers of Teacher Licensure, Library Media Specialist Licensure, and Instructional Day.  The District requests these waivers through the 2025-2026 school year.  

The Charter Authorizing Panel voted to approve the Open Enrollment Charter Application for the 2022 application cycle. 

 The Charter is requesting:

• Five (5) year renewal of the charter with all existing waivers for Haas Hall Academy 7240703, Haas Hall at the Lane 7240709, Haas Hall Academy Jones Center 7240706, and Haas Hall Bentonville 7240712
• The addition of a new site for grades 7-12 in Ft. Smith.
• An increase in enrollment cap by 500 to accommodate the Ft. Smith campus students.

The Charter is requesting to locate its school within 1000 feet of a Dollar General Store which has an off-premise beer and wine consumption license. The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board provided a letter to the Charter Authorizing Panel concerning this matter, and the amendment was approved. 

The Charter is requesting:
 

Following the public comment period for these rules, non-substantive changes were made.  The Division requests the State Board's final approval of these rules.  

Following the public comment period for these rules, non-substantive changes were made.  The Division requests the State Board's final approval of these rules.  

Following the public comment period for these rules, non-substantive changes were made.  The Division requests the State Board's final approval of these rules.  

The Board approved the DESE Rules Governing Public Charter Schools on December 29, 2021 for release for public comment pending Governor's Office approval.  The rules were approved by the Governor's Office on January 13, 2022 and were released for public comment.  Comments were received and non-substantive changes were made.  The Division requests the final approval of the rules.  

The Board approved the DESE Rules Governing Arkansas Military Child School Transitions on October 14, 2021 for release for public comment pending Governor's Office approval.  The rules were approved by the Governor's Office on January 12, 2022 and were released for public comment.  Comments were received and non-substantive changes were made.  The Division requests the final approval of the rules.

Attached are proposed revisions to the State Board's Standards Operating Procedures.