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Meeting Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Moment of Silence 
III. Recognition 
III.1. Arkansas Regional Braille Challenge
IV. Changes to Agenda
V. Consent Agenda
V.1. Minutes 02-09-23
V.2. 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
 
V.3. Consent for the Arkansas Better Chance (ABC) Reallocation of FY23 Slots
V.4. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case 23-049 Erin Michelle Lewter
 
V.5. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case 23-048 Chadwick Braden Dixon

 
VI. Action Agenda 
VI.1. Educational Service Cooperative Evaluations
VI.2. Marvell-Elaine School District
VI.3. Consideration of Charter Authorizing Panel’s Decision Regarding Charter Amendment Requests
VI.3.a. Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools
VI.3.b. Friendship Aspire Academies of Arkansas
VI.4. Consideration of Standards for Accreditation Violation of Standard 1-C.1.1. 
VI.4.a. Consideration of Recommendation of Accredited-Cited Status
VI.4.b. Consideration of Appeal for Standards Violation of 1-C.1.1
VI.4.b.1) Consideration of Appeal of Accreditation - Citation status for Dumas High School - Dumas School District
VI.4.b.2) Consideration of Appeal of Accreditation Status- Citation Status for Fayetteville Virtual Academy- Fayetteville Public School District 
VI.4.b.3) Consideration of Appeal of Accreditation - Citation status for Graduate Arkansas Charter School
VI.4.b.4) Consideration of Appeal of Accreditation - Citation status for Joe T. Robinson High School - Pulaski County Special School District
VI.4.b.5) Consideration of Appeal of Accreditation - Citation status for Driven Virtual Academy - Pulaski County SpecialSchool District
VI.5. Request for Waiver- LA-23-002; Johnson, Dennis
 
VI.6. Appointment of Nominating Committee for Chair and Vice-Chair
VII. New Business
VIII. Reports 
VIII.1. Board Liaison Reports 
VIII.2. ATOY Report 
VIII.3. Commissioner's Report 
IX. Public Comments
X. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: March 9, 2023 at 9:00 AM - State Board of Education
Subject:
I. Call to Order
Presenter:
Ouida Newton
Subject:
II. Moment of Silence 
Presenter:
Ouida Newton
Subject:
III. Recognition 
Presenter:
Ouida Newton
Subject:
III.1. Arkansas Regional Braille Challenge
Presenter:
James Caton
Description:
To recognize Ms. Diya Chakraborty as the Varsity first-place winner. 
Subject:
IV. Changes to Agenda
Presenter:
Ouida Newton
Subject:
V. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Ouida Newton
Subject:
V.1. Minutes 02-09-23
Presenter:
Angela Scaife
Attachments:
Subject:
V.2. 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
 
Presenter:
Karli Saracini
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 28  school districts for a total of 47 waivers. There were also requests for long-term substitutes from 56 school districts requesting a total of 100 waivers for long-term substitutes. These requests have been reviewed, were either approved or denied by Department staff, and are consistent with program guidelines.
Attachments:
Subject:
V.3. Consent for the Arkansas Better Chance (ABC) Reallocation of FY23 Slots
Presenter:
Lori Bridges
Description:
One hundred (100) ABC slots for FY23 program year have been voluntarily returned to ABC due to agency closures, inability to fill 100% of awarded slots, and/or community needs.  ABC has reallocated ninety (90) of the one hundred (100) returned slots to agencies that have additional space to serve qualifying children on their wait list. This reallocation of slots will expand the availability of ABC programs to provide early childhood services to qualifying families and children in their communities.
Attachments:
Subject:
V.4. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case 23-049 Erin Michelle Lewter
 
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. The Professional Licensure Standards Board requests the State Board of Education order a written reprimand and assess a $100 fine. (All cost paid by Educator Lewter) Require Educator to complete the following coursework/readings: Title: Flipping the Switch: Unleash the Power of Personal Accountability Using the QBQ! (144 p) Author: John G. Miller ISBN 10: 0399152334 ISBN 13: 978-0399152337, Code of Ethics provided by the PLSB staff. Require Educator to provide written reflections on each training indicating how educator has continued to improve her educational practices and services to students. Trainings to be completed within 90 days of the State Board Final Order.
 
Subject:
V.5. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case 23-048 Chadwick Braden Dixon

 
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 written reprimand and assess a $100 fine. (All cost paid by Educator Dixon) Require Educator to complete the following coursework/readings: Arkansas IDEAS ERC23004, Code of Ethics as provided by the PLSB staff. Require Educator to provide written reflections for each training on how educator will interact with students in the future. Trainings to be completed within 90 days of the State Board Final Order.
 
Subject:
VI. Action Agenda 
Subject:
VI.1. Educational Service Cooperative Evaluations
Presenter:
Stacy Smith
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.2. Marvell-Elaine School District
Presenter:
DESE Legal
Description:
Update on Marvell-Elaine School district consolidation and SBE responsibilities.
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.3. Consideration of Charter Authorizing Panel’s Decision Regarding Charter Amendment Requests
Presenter:
Shastady Wagner
Subject:
VI.3.a. Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools
Presenter:
Shastady Wagner
Description:
The Charter Authorizing Panel voted unanimously to grant Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools amendment request. Lighthouse did not request a review of the Charter Authorizing Panel’s decision.
 
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.3.b. Friendship Aspire Academies of Arkansas
Presenter:
Shastady Wagner
Description:
The Charter Authorizing Panel voted unanimously to grant Friendship Aspire Academies of Arkansas amendment request. Friendship did not request a review of the Charter Authorizing Panel’s decision.
 
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.4. Consideration of Standards for Accreditation Violation of Standard 1-C.1.1. 
Presenter:
Deborah Coffman
Description:
Standards for Accreditation: Standard 1-C.1.1. Each public school shall assess at least ninety-five percent (95%) of its students on the annual statewide student assessment.  

The DESE requests the following public schools be placed in Accredited - Cited status until Fall 2023.
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.4.a. Consideration of Recommendation of Accredited-Cited Status
Description:
DESE recommends Accredited-Cited Status for the following schools for violation of 1-C.1.1 Each public school shall assess at least ninety-five percent of its students on the annual statewide student assessment. (S/C)

 

0442700

FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMIES OF ARKANSAS

0442706

FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMIES OF ARKANSAS WEST LITTLE ROCK

1803000

WEST MEMPHIS SCHOOL DISTRICT

1803033

EAST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

3505000

PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT

3505042

PINE BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL

6001000

LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT

6001007

DUNBAR MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL

6001000

LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT

6001047

TERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

6001000

LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT

6001082

LITTLE ROCK SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL

6002000

NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT

6002082

NORTH LITTLE ROCK HIGH SCHOOL

6053700

RESPONSIVE ED SOLUTIONS PREMIER HIGH SCHOOL OF LITTLE ROCK

6053703

PREMIER HIGH SCHOOL OF LITTLE ROCK

6062700

RESPONSIVE ED SOLUTIONS PREMIER HIGH SCHOOL OF NORTH LITTLE ROCK

6062703

PREMIER HIGH SCHOOL OF NORTH LITTLE ROCK

7242700

RESPONSIVE ED SOLUTIONS PREMIER HIGH SCHOOL OF SPRINGDALE

7242703

RESPONSIVE ED SOLUTIONS PREMIER HIGH SCHOOL OF SPRINGDALE
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.4.b. Consideration of Appeal for Standards Violation of 1-C.1.1
Description:
DESE recommends Accredited-Cited Status for the following schools for violation of 1-C.1.1 Each public school shall assess at least ninety-five percent of its students on the annual statewide student assessment. (S/C).

The following schools have appealed the status.
 

District LEA

District Name

School LEA

School Name

% Tested ELA

% Tested Math

2104000

DUMAS SCHOOL DISTRICT

2104021

DUMAS HIGH SCHOOL

84.38

90.63
7203000 FAYETTEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
 		 7203703 FAYETTEVILLE VIRTUAL ACADEMY 93.75 93.75

6052700

GRADUATE ARKANSAS CHARTER

6052703

GRADUATE ARKANSAS CHARTER HIGH

28.19

30.61

6003000

PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

6003703

DRIVEN VIRTUAL ACADEMY

85.92

88.60

6003000

PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

6003127

JOE T. ROBINSON HIGH SCHOOL

86.54

92.05
Subject:
VI.4.b.1) Consideration of Appeal of Accreditation - Citation status for Dumas High School - Dumas School District
Description:
DESE recommends Accredited-Cited Status for the school for  violation of 1-C.1.1 Each public school shall assess at least ninety-five percent of its students on the annual statewide student assessment. (S/C)

The school has appealed.
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.4.b.2) Consideration of Appeal of Accreditation Status- Citation Status for Fayetteville Virtual Academy- Fayetteville Public School District 
Presenter:
Deborah Coffman
Description:
DESE recommends Accredited-Cited Status for the school for violation of 1-C.1.1 Each public school shall assess at least ninety-five percent of its students on the annual statewide student assessment. (S/C)
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.4.b.3) Consideration of Appeal of Accreditation - Citation status for Graduate Arkansas Charter School
Description:
DESE recommends Accredited-Cited Status for the school for  violation of 1-C.1.1 Each public school shall assess at least ninety-five percent of its students on the annual statewide student assessment. (S/C)

The school has appealed.
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.4.b.4) Consideration of Appeal of Accreditation - Citation status for Joe T. Robinson High School - Pulaski County Special School District
Description:
DESE recommends Accredited-Cited Status for the school for  violation of 1-C.1.1 Each public school shall assess at least ninety-five percent of its students on the annual statewide student assessment. (S/C)

The school has appealed.
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.4.b.5) Consideration of Appeal of Accreditation - Citation status for Driven Virtual Academy - Pulaski County SpecialSchool District
Description:
DESE recommends Accredited-Cited Status for the school for  violation of 1-C.1.1 Each public school shall assess at least ninety-five percent of its students on the annual statewide student assessment. (S/C)

The school has appealed.
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.5. Request for Waiver- LA-23-002; Johnson, Dennis
 
Presenter:
Karli Saracini
Description:
The Arkansas Department of Education received information that the educator has a true report in the Child Maltreatment Central Registry.  Per Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-410, the state board shall not issue a first-time license nor renew an existing license and shall revoke any existing license not up for renewal of any person who has a true report in the Child Maltreatment Central Registry.  The educator is requesting a waiver. 
 
Subject:
VI.6. Appointment of Nominating Committee for Chair and Vice-Chair
Description:
In accordance with the State Board's Operating Procedures, the State Board Chair will appoint a three-member Nominating Committee to nominate a Chair and Vice-Chair to serve effective July 1, 2023.  The Committee will report its nominations to the Board at its April meeting.  The election will take place by a roll-call vote at the April or May meeting.  
Attachments:
Subject:
VII. New Business
Subject:
VIII. Reports 
Presenter:
Ouida Newton
Subject:
VIII.1. Board Liaison Reports 
Presenter:
Ouida Newton
Subject:
VIII.2. ATOY Report 
Presenter:
Jessica Saum
Subject:
VIII.3. Commissioner's Report 
Presenter:
Secretary Oliva
Subject:
IX. Public Comments
Subject:
X. Adjournment

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