2013-2014 Staff Handbook

3623 Baseline Road Little Rock, AR 72209 501.447.3700

WWW.LRSD.ORG

Katina Ray, Principal

e-mail: Katina.Ray@LRSD.ORG

DISTRICT AND SCHOOL DATA

LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Little Rock School District is to equip all students with the skills and knowledge to realize their aspirations, think critically and independently, learn continuously and face the future as productive contributing citizens. This is accomplished through open access to a diverse, innovative and challenging curriculum in a secure environment with a staff dedicated to excellence and empowered with the trust and support of our community. Little Rock School District Strategic Plan Goals

Little Rock School District

2015 Strategic Plan

Creating Excellence for Tomorrow TARGET 1: Eye-popping student achievement goals TARGET 2: Research proven strategies TARGET 3: Adequately and effectively fund schools TARGET 4: Recruit and retain high quality teachers TARGET 5: Streamline data and develop accountability system TARGET 6: Implement effective, performance-driven leadership

Baseline Elementary Phone & Classroom Directory Principal

Katina Ray Secretary Kristen Epperson Security Kelly Walker Pre-Kindergarten Beverly Love Tina Johnson (Paraprofessional) Kindergarten Mary Espinda Guadalupe Martinez Martha Sullivan First Grade Yvonne McDaniel Elizabeth Striegler Yolanda Davis Grade Two Casey Smith Marie Smith Grade Three Marilyn James Jennifer Caffey Grade Four Deborah Cavener Angela Saine Grade Five Latonya Jackson Jessica Herpin SPED Teachers Carrie Andrews Vacant (para) Heather Zakrzewski Regina Johnson (para) Keshia Spratt (para)

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Specialists: Art Literacy Coach Counselor G/T Technology Specialist Math Specialist Bilingual Parent/ELL Interventionist Media Specialist Music Specialist Nurse P.E. Specialist Physical Therapist O/T Resource Speech Therapist Math Interventionist Support Staff: Child Nutrition Child Nutrition Child Nutrition Child Nutrition Custodian Custodian Custodian Paraprofessional Bilingual Paraprofessional Staff Meeting Room Kolbie Kesterson Denise Holley Sharra Hampton Shannon Fletcher Stephani Franklin Kristi Gonzalez Jennifer Gonzalez Karen Sebourn Debbie Headley Alyssa Robinson Charles Johnson Paige Tucker Caroline Lee Vacant Linda Edwards Paula Smith 447-3758 447-3730 447-3704 447-370 447-3743 447-3717 447-3716 447-3706 447-3721 447-3705 447-3747 4473738/56 4473738/56 447-3746 447-3742 447-3717 Rm 409 Rm 206 Rm 301 Rm 409 Computer Lab Rm 205 Rm 305 Rm 304 Rm 407,408 Health Rm Cafeteria Rm 102/505 Rm 102/505 Rm 207 Rm 205

Wanda WatsonJones Mary Dangerfield Kameisha Goner Dorothy Williams Carol Thomas Ray Rendel Lee Rudley Dorothy Casey Jonathan Campos

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Cultural Imperatives: Children come first! All employees are accountable for student achievement that meets or exceeds state standards. All employees will demonstrate professionalism and integrity. Student success is the only option. Potential is discovered and nurtured. An academically rigorous environment is evident in all classrooms. Communication is clear, open, and timely. Students, parents, families, and community members are essential partners. Diversity is valued as demonstrated by culturally competent practices. Facilities are safe, clean, secure and inviting.

Message from a Parent

Whose Child Is This?

"Whose child is this?" I asked one day Seeing a little one out at play "Mine", said the parent with a tender smile "Mine to keep a little while To bathe his hands and comb his hair To tell him what he is to wear To prepare him that he may always be good And each day do the things he should" "Whose child is this?" I asked again As the door opened and someone came in "Mine", said the teacher with the same tender smile "Mine, to keep just for a little while To teach him how to be gentle and kind To train and direct his dear little mind To help him live by every rule And get the best he can from school"

"Whose child is this?" I ask once more Just as the little one entered the door "Ours" said the parent and the teacher as they smiled And each took the hand of the little child "Ours to love and train together Ours this blessed task forever."
- Author Unknown

Message from a Student

I Want To Be Like You Thank you, teacher, for being my life's role model. When I consider all you've taught me and reflect on the kind of person you are, I want to be like you smart, interesting and engaging, positive, confident, yet unpretentious. I want to be like you well-informed and easy to understand, thinking with your heart as well as your head, gently nudging us to do our best, with sensitivity and insight. I want to be like you giving your time, energy and talent to ensure the brightest possible future

for each of us. Thank you, teacher For giving me a goal to shoot for: I want to be like you! By Joanna Fuchs
School personnel play a major role in the development of our society. They inspire, motivate and pass on knowledge. It's important to remember that each and every one of us is a teacher. Each day we learn and teach one another whether this is in a classroom, at work, or at home. No matter what, there are always lessons to be learned and practiced. 2013 - 2014 represents a year of Glows and Grows. With the change is school identification under the Arkansas ESEA Flexibility Plan, we have some good news and still we have work to do. Mr. Tom Krause stated, If you only do what you know you can do you never do very much. It is time to go beyond what we have always done, because when we dont we limit ourselves. Just because it worked 10 years ago, does not mean it cannot be improved with new features and approaches. Can you imagine Ford Motor Company if they were attempting to still make the same Model T in 2012 that they built in 1908? It will get you there, but

Our success as a school and professional learning community is directly linked to our ability to work as a TEAM (staff, parents, and students). When we all share the same information and support

systems that nurture a safe school, focused on learning, we pave the way for STUDENT SUCCESS! Sincerely, Katina Ray Principal

PRINCIPALS EXPECTATION OF A BASELINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EDUCATOR 5As: Actions, Attitude, Accountability, Appearance, Achievement Actions-what you do each and every day impacts peoples lives, either positively or negatively. Aim for the positive at all times. Attitude-complaining never improves a situation. However, a positive attitude coupled with the solution to what you are complaining about, can improve the situation and the soul. Accountability- Meeting deadlines, making phone calls, alleviates your integrity being questioned. Appearance-How you look will determine how you are treated by your parents, by your students, and by your colleagues. We are role models first and foremost, so make sure that each day that you step into the building you look professional! Achievement-Your objective should be that all students are learning and achieving. If the students are not, you should be looking for ways to get them to learn and achieve. You are the best salesman/saleswoman for your subject, not the textbook or worksheets.

Each staff member is expected to comply with the following expectations for professional behavior: 1. Attendance - Be on time each day. All teachers should be at their classroom doors at 7:50 am to greet students. Come to work on a regular basis. 2. Professional Responsibilities - Meet all deadlines. Attendance is to be entered during the first thirty minutes of each school day in EdLine. Keep accurate records and attendance in your grade book. You should not have to reminded about taking daily attendance. Follow guidelines for grading and record keeping. Students should be given a minimum of 9 grades per subject per nine weeks. Meet with your team members and work as a team. Complete all forms accurately and correctly. Create a professional learning community by exercising the seven connecting habits: LISTENING, SUPPORTING, ENCOURAGING, RESPECTING, TRUSTING, ACCEPTING, NEGOTIATING DISAGREEMENTS Open the lines of communication by collaborating with the administration, faculty and staff to solve any problems that occur. Report to duty posts on time and monitor your areas closely. All teachers should have emergency subfolders on their desks. Sub folders should have pertinent information for sub/ or anyone covering your class. Make sure that the work is relevant. All teachers are expected to serve on a committee. Each committee is expected to meet quarterly, provide minutes from their meeting and submit them to Principal. 3. Instruction Expect students to learn and afford them the opportunity to do so. Keep your weekly lesson plans available in your classroom and have daily objectives posted in your classroom. 4. Assessment Each teacher will give weekly assessments in all subject areas. These assessments can be formal / informal. 5. Classroom Management Teach students classroom rules and procedures the first two weeks of school. Reinforce rules and procedures daily. Insist students follow all school rules and procedures. Supervise your students at all times. Students are expected to walk quietly on the right side of the hall with their hands behind their backs. Make sure students enter and exit your class quietly and orderly. Address any violation of school rules, including uniform violations immediately. Students should only be allowed to go to the restroom by

themselves if its an emergency. Other than that, students should only be allowed to use the restroom during designated break times. Please monitor restrooms during breaks. 6. Parental Involvement Contact parents of disruptive students immediately. Encourage parents to visit and take an active role in the classroom. The parents of any student receiving a failing grade or N or U in conduct for the nine weeks should be contacted by phone or parent conference before the nine weeks ends. Also maintain a contact log for your students. A minimum of 7 calls is required weekly. That is 25% of a class of 25 students. Or just over one phone call a day. Monthly positive reports are due to the office at the end of each month.

Treat parents with dignity and respect at all times.

2013-2014 COMMITTEES Baseline Elementary School

Campus Leadership Team/Local Leadership 1. Katina Ray, Principal (Chair) 2. Denise Holley, Literacy Coach 3. Kristi Gonzalez, Math Coach 4. Jennifer Gonzalez, ELL Interventioinsit 5. Dr. Karen Broadnax, Broker 6. _________________, PTA Rep. 7. Sharra Hampton , Counselor 8. Karen Sebourn, Media Specialist

Instructional Leadership Team 1. Katina Ray, Principal (Chair) 2. Denise Holley, Literacy Coach 3. Kristi Gonzalez, Math Coach 4. Dr. Karen Broadnax, Broker 5. Dr. Toney, ADE rep. 6. Stephani Franklin, Technology Specialist 7. Jennifer Gonzalez, ELL Interventionist

9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 15. 16.

Martha Sullivan, Kindergarten Yvonne McDaniel, 1st Grade Marie Smith, 2nd grade teacher Jennifer Caffey, 3rd Grade Angela Saine, 4th grade teacher Jessica Herpin, 5th Grade Debbie Headley, Music Specialist Dr. Toney, ADE Specialist Stephani Franklin, Technology Specialist Continuous Improvement Committee 1. Katina Ray, Principal (Chair) 2. Marilyn James, CTA Rep. 3. Karen Sebourn, Media Specialist 4. Yerize Isturize, Paraprofessional 5. Jonathan Campos, Paraprofessional 6. Yvonne McDaniel, 1st Grade

G/T Placement Committee 1. Shannon Fletcher, GT teacher (Chair) 2. Mary Espinda, Kindergarten 3. Katina Ray, Member 4. Dorothy Casey, Paraprofessional 5. Elizabeth Striegler, 1st Grade 6. Guadalupe Martinez, Kindergarten 7. LaTonya Jackson, 5th Grade 8. Marie Smith, 2nd Grade ACSIP Planning Team Chairs 1. Literacy, Denise Holley 2. Mathematics, Kristi Gonzalez 3. Wellness, Alyssa Robinson 4. Parental Involvement, Jennifer Gonzalez 5. PIP, Stephani Franklin Family Technology Night 1. Stephani Franklin, Chair 2. Jennifer Gonzalez, ELL Interventionist 3. Elizabeth Striegler, 1st Grade 4. Casey Smith, 2nd Grade 5. Mary Espinda, Kindergarten

School Based Intervention Team / ALE Referral Team 1. Katina Ray, Principal 2. Linda Edwards, Speech 3. Alyssa Robinson, Nurse 4. Resource 5. Sharra Hampton, Counselor (Chair) 6. Denise Holley, Literacy Coach 7. Kristi Gonzalez, Math Coach 8. Jennifer Gonzalez, ELL Interventionist 9. Marie Lopez, Psychological Examiner 10. Daysprings Representative 11. Classroom Teacher of Student Anti-Bullying Committee 1. Katina Ray, Principal 2. Jennifer Gonzalez, ELL Interventionist 3. Alyssa Robinson, Nurse 4. Sharra Hampton, Counselor 5. Mary Espinda, Kindergarten 6. Guadalupe Martinez, Kindergarten 7. Jennifer Caffey, 3rd Grade Science Fair/Night 1. Kristi Gonzalez (Chair) 2. Heather Zakrzewski, K-2 CBI 3. Jennifer Gonzalez, ELL Interventionist 4. Shannon Fletcher, GT Specialist 5. LaTonya Jackson, 5th Grade 6. Jennifer Caffey, 3rd Grade Family Literacy Night 1. Denise Holley, Chair 2. Jennifer Gonzalez, ELL Interventionist 3. Elizabeth Striegler, 1st Grade 4. Yolanda Davis, 1st Grade 5. Marilyn James, 3rd Grade

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Yerize Isturize, Paraprofessional Martha Sullivan, Kindergarten

Family Math Night 1. Kristi Gonzalez, Chair 2. Yolonda Davis, 1st Grade 3. Angie Saine, 4th Grade 4. LaTonya Jackson, 5th Grade 5. Elizabeth Streigler, 1st Grade 6. Jennifer Gonzalez, ELL Interventionist 7. Paula Smith, Math Interventionist 8. Marilyn James, 3rd Grade School Climate Committee 1. Katina Ray, Chair 2. Heather Zakrewski, CBI K-2 3. Jennifer Gonzalez, ELL Interventionist 4. Mary Espinda, Kindergarten 5. Deborah Cavener, 4th Grade 6. Martha Sullivan, Kindergarten 7. Angela Saine, 4th Grade 8. Sharra Hampton, Counselor Field Day 1. Coach Johnson, (Co-Chair) 2. Casey Smith, 2nd Grade 3. Lee Rudley, Custodian 4. Yerize Isturize, Paraprofessional 5. LaKeisha Spratt, Paraprofessional 6. Yvonne McDaniel, 1st Grade (CoChair) 7. Yolonda Davis, 1st Grade 8. Jonathan Campos, Paraprofessional Student Council 1. Elizabeth Striegler, 1st Grade (Chair) 2. Carrie Andrews, Self Contained 3-5 3. Yvonne McDaniel, 1st Grade 4. LaKeisha Spratt, Paraprofessional 5. Dorothy Casey, Paraprofessional Sunshine 1. Jennifer Caffey, 3rd Grade (Chair) 2. Linda Edwards, Speech 3. Kristi Gonzalez, Math Coach

6. Yvonne McDaniel, 1st Grade 7. Carrie Andrews, Self Contained 3-5 8. Karen Sebourn, Media Specialist Family Test-taking Night 1. Jennifer Gonzalez, Chair 2. Marie Smith, 2nd Grade 3. Paula Smith, Math Interventionist 4. Jennifer Caffey, 3rd Grade

Promotions 1. Debbie Headley, Music Specialist 2. Beverly Love, PK (Co-Chair) 3. Jessica Herpin, 5th Grade (CoChair) 4. LaTonya Jackson, 5th Grade (CoChair) 5. Linda Edwards, Speech Cultural Awareness Week 1. Carrie Andrews, Self Contained 3-5 (Co-Chair) 2. Jennifer Gonzalez, ELL Interventionist (Co-Chair) 3. Jonathan Campos, Paraprofessional 4. Deborah Cavener, 4th Grade 5. Marilyn James, 3rd Grade 6. Heather Zakrewski, CBI K-2 7. Mary Espinda, Kindergarten Yearbook Committee 1. Carrie Andrews, Self Contained 3-5 (Chair) 2. Heather Zakrewski, CBI K-2 3. Yvonne McDaniel, 1st Grade 4. Shannon Fletcher, GT Specialist 5. Dorothy Casey, Paraprofessional 6. Kolbie Kesterson, Art Specialist 7. Guadalupe Martinez, Kindergarten Book Character/ Dr. Seuss Celebration 1. Karen Sebourn, Media Specialist (Chair) 2. Elizabeth Streigelr, 1st Grade 3. Deborah Cavener, 4th Grade 4. Marilyn James, 3rd Grade

5. 6. 7. 8. 9. MAP (Music, Art, PE) & Talent Show Night 1. Debbie Headley, Music Specialist (Co-Chair) 2. Kolbie Kesterson, Art Specialist (CoChair) 3. Charles Johnson, PE Specialist (CoChair) 4. Elizabeth Streigler, 1st Grade 5. Jonathan Campos, Paraprofessional 6. Jennifer Gonzalez, ELL Interventionist 7. Marilyn James, 3rd Grade 8. Shannon Fletcher, GT Specialist

Casey Smith, 2nd Grade Martha Sullivan, Kindergarten Linda Edwards, Speech Kolbie Kesterson, Art Specialist Yerize Isturize, Paraprofessional

CUSTOMER SERVICE 1. We want students and parents we serve to support our efforts. 2. We want students to appreciate the opportunities and experiences we provide. 3. We want parents to be pleased with our efforts to prepare their children for today and tomorrow. 4. We want parents to be supportive with their time and talents.

The quality and consistency of customer centered service we build into our interactions and processes can make a crucial difference in how we are perceived. In fact, our commitment to quality service can generate major benefits, including more stable and even increasing enrollment and greater parent loyalty. It can even lead to increased parental involvement. Good customer service in our building is critical. It requires sensitivity, caring and a willingness to listen. It requires commitment to finding effective, responsive solutions when co-workers, parents and students face problems or have concerns. It requires us to achieve a level of comfort and competence that will allow us to be flexible, creative, and effective in managing and solving problems. We would like to think that good customer service is the norm among our co-workers, but too often it is not. After all, for some people, good customer service comes naturally. For others, it does not. If we want to have the greatest impact, good customer service needs to be a shared commitment and consistent practice of all staff members. Finally, good customer service is crucial to building and maintaining strong support from each other, student and parents. However, we must know that we are only as good as our weakest link. All faculty and staff must provide good customer service if we hope to have maximum impact. All who interact with us must feel listened to, cared for, respected, and valued if we want their support and loyalty in return. Good customer service is not necessarily expensive, but its absence can be costly.

DAILY SCHOOL SCHEDULE * 2013-2014 7:00 7:15 7:45 7:45 All Non-Certified Arrival Morning Program Certified Staff Arrival

7:50 7:55 10:15 10:45 10:45-11:15 10:45-11:30 11:30-12:15 12:15-1:00 12:15-1:00 1:30 2:00 2:35 2:35-3:05

First Bell/BIC/Class Meetings Tardy Bell Prekindergarten Outdoor Play Pre K-lunch Kindergarten lunch/physical activity First and Second grades - lunch/physical activity Third and Fourth grades - lunch/physical activity Fifth Grade physical activity/lunch Prekindergarten Outdoor Play Dismissal Teacher planning time/Parent Conferences

************************************************************* BASELINE ELEMENTARY GROUP/STAFF NORMS 1. Start and end on time 2. Stay on task a. No side bar conversations b. No outside work 3. Be respectful and courteous a. Be open-minded b. No big I and little you 4. Cell phone on vibrate

2013 Arkansas School ESEA Accountability Report

(See Attachment)
*AMO Achievable Annual Measurable Objectives *TAGG Targeted Achievement Gap Group (SES, ELs, Students with Disabilities)

BASELINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM)

(7:50-8:15) (BIC/Morning Meeting) (Pledge / School Pledge/ Roll Call) (2 hours) LITERACY BLOCK * (2 hours) (90 minutes uninterrupted for reading) Read Aloud / Phonics / Spelling English / Writing / Handwriting Reading Instruction Guided Reading (Whole Class) Small Group (Interventions) Comprehension ************************************************************************* (1 hour 15 Minutes) MATHEMATICS BLOCK * (1 Hour 15 Minutes)

************************************************************************* (1 hour) Science (M/Tu/W) (1 hour) (Enrichment) Social Studies (Th/Fri)

Art * Music * P.E. * GT * Computer Lab Media * Guidance Counselor * GT/Science (Handwriting) * (Journal) * (DEAR)

(2:15-2:35)

SCHOOL UNIFORM: 1. (Navy or Khaki) Shorts, long pants, jumpers, skirts, or culottes (No Capri pants!) 2. (Red, White, Light Blue, Yellow or Navy) Shirts with collars/Blouses with collars 3. Students are to wear socks daily. No sandals, clogs, overalls, or skate shoes! 4. No Short Shorts! No Mini Skirts! 5. Blue Jeans are allowed on Fridays with a Baseline Spirit Shirt. POSITIVE CONSEQUENCES: NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES: *Verbal Praise/Happy Grams *Verbal Warning *Special Treats/Honor Buttons *Time Out (in class) *Special Stickers/Pencils *Behavior Document *Announcements *Time Out (in another class) *Display of Honors on Bulletin Boards *Telephone Call to Parent

*Student of the Week *Good Citizen Breakfast *Academic Honor Roll Suspension

*Parent Conference *In School Suspension *Out Of School

School Climate Handbook

Baseline Elementary 2013-2014 Bylaws of School Climate Committee Article I--Purpose The purpose of the Baseline Climate Committee is to create a plan that ensures Baseline Elementary School is a child-centered environment promoting life-long learning by emphasizing academic achievement, technology, self-discipline, and character education while nurturing diversity. The functions of the Baseline Climate Committee are to Outline, implement, and monitor, attributes of the dynamic, thriving, learning community of Baseline Elementary. Establish a school wide plan of expectations for positive and negative behaviors. Provide consistent school wide guidelines for all areas, with expectations for classrooms, hallways, and playgrounds. Outline ways to encourage and build on student successes and recognize achievement positively. Collaborate with other school committees, families, and community stakeholders. Educate and involve all staff, families, and stakeholders of the plan and implementation of the plan. Ensure the Little Rock School District Handbook of Student Rights and Responsibilities is followed.

Article II-Membership The Baseline Climate Committee shall consist of teachers, specialists, administrators, support system professionals, counselor, families, the Parent Teacher Students Association, and other stakeholders. Members: Denise Holley, Literacy Coach Heather Zakrzewski, Classroom Teacher Karen Sebourn, Library Media Specialist Jennifer Gonzalez, ESL Interventionist & Parent Facilitator Sharra Hampton, Counselor Martha Sullivan, Classroom Teacher Angela Saine, Classroom Teacher Marie Smith, Classroom Teacher Kristi Gonzalez, Math Coach Shannon Fletcher, Gifted & Talented Specialist Dr. Maria Lopez, Physiological Examiner Daysprings, On-site counseling provider PTA Representative Chairperson: Katina Ray, Principal Article IV-Meetings The Baseline Climate Committee will meet quarterly, with additional meetings as needed. Article V-Meeting Agenda Meeting agendas will be determined by the Administration and/or the committee members based on the needs of the school at the time of the quarterly meetings. Article VI-Amendment of By-laws The purpose of the Baseline Climate Committee by-laws is to outline the guidelines for operation. Upon their adoption, the by-laws should be filed for documention. By-laws may be amended by consensus of the existing Baseline Climate Committee.

SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT Baseline Elementary School is a child-centered environment promoting lifelong learning by emphasizing academic achievement, technology, selfdiscipline, and character education, while nurturing diversity. Student Creed I am responsible for all of my actions and behavior. Today, I will respect the feelings, properties, and rights of others. I will be a good citizen by doing what is right, not because Im being watched by teachers, but because it is the right thing for me to do for myself and others. School Rules Students will: - Obey all classroom, playground, hallway, and cafeteria rules. - Wear the appropriate school uniform everyday with shirt tucked in at all times. - Listen and follow reasonable directives of all staff. - Keep all body parts, objects, and negative comments to myself. - Respect the rights and property of myself and others. Hallway Rules Students will: Walk to the right side of the hallway. Walk in traveling position with their hands behind their back facing forward. Walk in a single file line at all times. Travel quietly.

Cafeteria Rules Students will: - Enter the cafeteria in a quiet manner and sit at their assigned area. - Line up quietly and proceed through the serving line in a respectful manner. - Raise their hands for assistance. - Dispose of all trash and put trays in the appropriate spots after finishing their meal. - Follow the directives of all staff in the cafeteria. Playground Rules Students will: Show respect for self and others at all times by keeping all objects (sticks, rocks, etc.), body parts and negative comments to self. Listen and follow the directives of all staff members.

Show kindness and compassion at all times while engaging in any form of outdoor play. Enter the building after all outdoor physical activity in a quiet manner with respect for other classes. Bus Rules

Students will: Enter and exit the bus at their assigned stop or school only. Remain seated, face forward, keep all body parts and objects in their seat while the bus is in motion. Speak with respect while on the bus knowing they are representatives of Baseline Elementary. Not eat or drink while on the bus. Make sure that any and all personal items taken on the bus are removed from the bus by self. Respect the driver and other LRSD staff members by listening and following the directives given to them. Not place any objects or body parts outside the window.

Category Two Offenses: Immediate Office Referral * Action taken by principal on referrals is at his/her discretion - Fighting - Bullying - Threatening of students and/or staff - Bringing weapons to school - Theft - Sexual misconduct - Use of profanity to or about a staff person - Pulling of fire alarm that results in a false alarm - Repeated violation of Category 1 offenses - Spitting Addressing Rule Violations: - Teachers will document inappropriate behavior on the behavior checklist - Once the first three infractions occur on one single day the teacher will begin the fix-it plan process documenting steps toward correcting the behavior. - After the sixth infraction over the course of the week (may even be that day) the teacher move to step two of the fix-it plan, which is to write a note in the childs agenda book to the parents. - After the ninth infraction over the course of the week (may even be that day) the teacher will complete the third step in the fix-it plan; call parent with child for a phone conference.

After the twelfth infraction over the course of the week (may even be that day) the teacher will complete the fourth step of the fix-it plan; send student to a one day in-school suspension in a colleagues room. After the thirteenth infraction over the course of the week (may even be that day) the teacher will complete the fifth step, which is a referral to the counselor. After the fourteenth infraction over the course of the week (may even be that day) the teacher will complete the sixth step, which is a referral to SBIT. At the fifteenth infraction the teacher will complete a behavior document and send it with the pink copy of the fix-it form, as documentation, to Mrs. Ray for further disciplinary action. If a student has any Category 2 behavior then they will immediately be sent to the office for corrective action with Mrs. Ray.

A- Arguing/Interrupting RW- Refuse to work NP- Not Prepared OC- Out of Chair T-Talking P- Playing BT- Back Talking OT- Off Task U- Uniform issue TP- Not following any part of traveling position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.

Behavior Documentation Chart Codes NR- Not showing respect

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15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. Adapted on 1-15-13 for Baseline Elementary by: K. Gonzalez BEHAVIOR FIX-IT PLAN for : Date:

Your behavior failed to honor our school expectations of WORK, RESPECT AND BELONG. This plan is your opportunity to fix your behavior so that you may meet those expectations. Some examples of Below the Line Behaviors can include but are not limited to: 1. Excessive Talking 4. Not being prepared for class 2. Disrespect to Students/Staff 5. Not being on task 3. Failure to follow class, school, 6. Uniform issues playground, cafeteria, hall, or bus rules 1. What was the problem?

2. What area of the school did this take place in? Cafeteria Playground Hallway Bus Classroom Other area of school: _______

3. What will you do to fix the problem?

4. Do you need help fixing this problem? Yes If yes, who can help you and how? ___________________________________________________

No

_____________________________________________________________________________ ___ Students signature Date

Teachers signature __________________________________________ Date ______________________ Parents Signature ___________________________________________Date ______________________ For teacher use: No further action was required but top copy of fix-it plan goes home. Note was written in planner (Date: ) Student had to call parent (Date: ) Student had to go to In-School Suspension in another teachers class Who_____________________________(Date: ) Student is referred to counselor (Date: ______________________) Student is brought in front of SBIT (Date: ___________________________) Student sent to principals office with a behavior document (Date: ) Action taken by principal: _________________________________________________________
* adapted for Baseline Elementary by: K. Gonzalez *

Baseline Elementary School Office Referral Form

Name:________________________________ Date:___________ Time:____________ Teacher_________________________ Grade: K 1 2 3 4 5 Referring Staff: ________________________ Minor Problem Behavior- Category 1 Dishonesty Insubordination Horseplay/ Minor Altercation Teasing Leaving without permission (school, class, etc.) Lying/Cheating Failure to serve detention Verbally abusive language or gestures Other______________________ Location Playground Cafeteria Classroom Other Instructional Area ____________ Bathroom Arrival/Dismissal Other__________________________ Teacher Decision Re-taught expectation Re-Directed behavior Parent Contact _________________ (Date) Teacher Detention Change of Seat Time Out Loss of Privilege_________________ Comments_________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________ Administrative Decision

Major Problem Behavior- Category 2

Fighting Loss of Privilege______________________ Bullying Time in Office Profanity/ Slander toward staff Conference with Student Repeated Category I/II offenses Parent Contact Forgery/ falsifying information Individualized Instruction Spitting Detention Inappropriate use of technology In-School Suspension _____Day (s) Possession of banned materials/ weapons Out of School Suspension ____ Day (s) Participation in prohibited clubs Comments_____________________________ Other______________________ _____________________________________ Write a detailed description of the behavior. _______________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _________________ 26

Offense________________________ Category____________________ Teachers Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: _____________________________ Parents Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: _____________________________ Administrators Signature: ______________________________________ Date: _____________________________
WHITE COPY Office YELLOW COPY Classroom Teacher Parent PINK COPY -

School Climate Committee Incentives Quick Reference Chart Any item with an * will be announced over the intercom by Mrs. Ray Daily Incentives: Person Due date: Responsibl e: Stickers/stamps Classroom Everyday Teachers Treasure chest Classroom Everyday Teachers Happy gram Classroom Everyday Teachers * Birthdays (birthday Mrs. Ray Everyday pencil) Computer time Classroom Everyday Teachers Compliment chain Every staff Everyday member Marble Jar Classroom Everyday Teachers & other students Weekly Incentives: Person Due date: Responsibl e: Treasure chest Classroom Designated Teachers day each week Fun Friday (2:10-2:25 Grade level Fridays school wide every teams Friday- collaborate with colleagues about what you will do) * Student of week Classroom Turned in to (based on behavior the Teachers & office by teacher will choose one Mrs. Ray Friday to
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per week and post outside of classroom door near the lunch count area) Monthly Incentives: * Character kids with Word of the Month (posted outside of office with the students picture- one per class) Positive note home

Person Responsibl e: Classroom Teachers & Mrs. Ray

announce on Monday afternoon by Mrs. Ray Due date: Due by the last Friday of the Month to Mrs. Ray for the upcoming Month. Documentati on due by the last Friday of the Month to Mrs. Ray for the upcoming Month. End of Every month

Classroom Teachers

No TARDY SMARTIE No tardies/no check-out smarties (these will be out in teachers boxes with a business card style mini certificate to hand out at the end of each month) No behavior document & suspensions party with the principal (a list will be provided for the teachers prior to this event and the event will take place the last Friday of the month in place of classroom Fun Friday for the last 30 minutes. This event will have popcorn, juice, and a dance party in the cafeteria.)

Mrs. Ray

Mrs. Ray

End of Every Month

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Quarterly Incentives: Honor Roll Assemblyonly 4 awards to be given out anything extra recognize in classrooms. Set days to turn in Invitations sent out to parents Ribbons instead of certificates 4 awards are: As/3s (gold) As & Bs/2s (silver) Perfect attendance( No absences / tardies / check-outs) Citizenship (No behavior documents / suspensions) A/B honor roll and good citizenship cookie and punch reception ACTAAP incentive for proficient and advanced Celebrate advance/proficient on SOAR (Put up outside rooms & give certificate or lunch with the math/lunch coach) AR Parties Family Events & Nights BIG INCENTIVE: *25 consecutive days NO FIGHTING =NO UNIFORMS (if a fight occurs we start over at

Person Responsibl e: Classroom Teachers Mrs. Ray Mrs. Hampton

Due date: End of Every nine weeks

Mrs. Ray Mrs. Hampton Mrs. Hampton Mrs. Holley & Ms. Gonzalez

End of Each Quarter End of Year After every SOAR

Mrs. Sebourn Committee s within the school Person Responsibl e: Students

End of Every Semester On Approved Dates by Mrs. Ray Due date: EVERYDAY

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day 1) Staff Incentives: Compliments on compliment tree & Share compliments from compliment tree @ staff meeting Share positives @ team meetings * Recognize staff birthdays daily Any staff member can receive Staff Member of month with front parking spot. This is based on staff recommendations (box in lounge) a card will be provided for you to make your recommendation and one reason why. A name will be chosen at random and that person will choose the next person the following month. Monthly incentive for perfect attendance (to be determined) The only thing that does not count against you is PD absences. Any personal or illness related absences will disqualify you for that month only. Recognition of special events Emphasize special days (secretary day, principals day, security day, counselor day, nurses day, library

Person Responsibl e: Staff Members Mrs. Sebourn Sunshine committee Team Members Mrs. Ray Mrs. Ray

Due Date: Daily & sharing bimonthly

Weekly Daily Monthly

Mrs. Ray

Monthly

Sunshine Committee Sunshine Committee & Classroom Teachers

As they occur As they occur

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media day, ect.) Staff parties quarterly

Sunshine Committee

Quarterly

General Guidelines 1. All staff members are required to be in their classrooms or assigned areas at the assigned times for instruction. Be sure and reserve visitations with other staff either before school, during breaks, or after school. No student may be used to render personal service for a teacher. Students are not allowed in the Staff Lounge/Workroom at any time. Corporal punishment must never be used. Personnel may not leave the building during preparation/planning periods without specific authorization from the principal. Students may not be left unsupervised at any time. Money that has been collected (for approved school projects by the principal) must be turned in to the school secretary daily. The LRSD does not take responsibility for its loss. Please refer to the Teachers Lounge on the LRSD website for guidelines on how to collect money. Students should not be placed in the halls as a disciplinary measure. No student may be sent home in the course of a day. The parent/guardian must check the student out from the office.

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Parent-teacher conferences should not be held during instructional time.

10. No student is to be denied lunch. 11. No visitors should be allowed in the classroom unless they have an office pass, or the office staff has notified the classroom by telephone. 12. No drug or medication may be administered by a teacher or staff member. All medication should be taken to the nurses office. The school nurse (or designated staff members who have been trained) will administer all medications to students. 13. No school property, equipment or furniture may be removed or borrowed from the school without permission from the principal and a form on file in the office. 14. No student should be kept in school beyond 2:35 p.m. without parent permission. Teachers/staff members will be responsible for taking students home when students are not dismissed promptly for buses. 15. Personal property of students may not be taken without providing an opportunity for retrieval by parents. 16. Funds may not be solicited from students without authorization from the principal. (See also # 5.) 17. The teacher/staff member should turn the lights out and lock the door when leaving the classroom and/or office area. Doors should be locked at all times! 18. SUPPLIES/MAINTENANCE --- Please complete the request form for supplies needed (to secretary). Write repair requests in the Custodial Log Book in the teacher
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lounge. If your custodial requests or supply requests have not been addressed within three working days, please notify the principal in writing of your concern. 19. STAFF MEETINGS --Monthly staff meetings will be held the first Thursday of each month from 3:05 p.m. 4:05 p.m. All certified staff members are required to attend. Professional Development meetings take place the third Thursday of each month from 3:05-4:05 p.m. 20. TEXTBOOKS--- Teachers are asked to conduct a textbook check with students each nine weeks. Students may not take home any textbooks or receive their report cards until lost textbooks are paid for in the schools office. Teachers will be held accountable for all classroom sets of textbooks, dictionaries, etc. 21. SCHOOL PARTIES--- LRSD allows for two (2) parties during the school year for Christmas and Valentines Day. 22. SCHOOL TELEPHONE --- A telephone is located in the Staff Lounge/Workroom for personal use. (Please try to limit your calls to 3 mins.) Classes will not be interrupted for telephone calls or messages except in emergencies. Staff members are asked not to use cell phones or school telephones in classrooms or other settings during instructional time. Telephone messages will be recorded on your voice mailbox. The teacher in each classroom or office is in charge of the assigned telephone. Students and others should not be using the classroom telephones. (Safety & Security Transfer *5) 23. Employee Professionalism Employee professionalism is one of (5) priorities for our district. I believe that our staff should set the example and tone for the students and parents we serve. I am aware that we do not have a
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dress code for staff. However, I believe that it is imperative that we abide by some standard of dress. There are just some things we should not wear at any time to work while students are present. Staff members are asked to only wear blue jeans on Fridays with a Baseline spirit shirt. 24. ATTENDANCE --- Regular attendance is a critical component of the school program for effectiveness and efficiency. The LRSD provides ten (10) days each year for sick leave. When a staff member must be absent, the following procedure must be followed: Step 1: Notify SEMS/SOS to request sub 447-1111 Step 1a: SEMS/SOS Help Desk (if needed) 447-1112 Step 2: Notify the principal at home 539-1173 Step 3: Notify the principal if youre tardy or absent immediately! SmartFindExpress is the new Little Rock School District reporting system. You may still use the numbers above to report an absence or you may go online at http://sfe.lrsd.org to report and absence as well. 25. STAFF MAILBOXES/E-MAIL/VOICE MAILBOX--- Staff members should check their mailboxes, e-mail, and voice mailbox at least twice each day (the morning and the afternoon). Staff members are responsible for all information placed in mailboxes, sent on e-mail, and voice mailbox.

26. HOMEWORK POLICY --- Homework assignments are required by the LRSD. Homework assignments should
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be given on skills previously taught in the classroom and should be assigned as follows: st 1 Grade 15 to 20 minutes each night nd 2 Grade 20 to 30 minutes each night rd th 3 5 Grade Homework Policy Although K students are not required to have homework, teachers are strongly encouraged to send practice activities home with the students. Homework is usually given on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights. Teachers may give homework on Fridays and the weekends if needed. 27. GRADING SCALE: A 90-100% B 80-89% Improvement C 70-79% D 60-69% F 0-59% Excellent Good Average Below Average Failing S = Satisfactory N= Needs U = Unsatisfactory

GRADING POLICY--- Report Cards are sent home each nine weeks. The main purpose for report cards is to indicate to the parents, the students achievement. Tests, projects, oral reports, or other activities used to assess mastery must be recorded in the teachers grade book. Teachers must record a sufficient number of grades per nine weeks in each subject (2 grades /per week/per subject = 18 grades per subject per nine weeks). The grades will be input into the Edline system on a weekly basis. Grades must be entered in the by the teacher on Monday of the following week by 3:05 p.m. (For example, for the grading week of August 19th 23rd, grades must be input into Edline by Monday, August 26 th.) When a child is working below grade level, a letter grade with an asterisk (*) is used. The teacher should also write in the comment box that the student is
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working below grade level. Teachers are asked to write comments on the report card. Report Cards, Pupil Record Folders, and AIP/IRIs should be recorded using black ink only. Teachers are asked to please write or print very neatly on these important student records. Report cards must be kept in the office with your PRFs. 28. EVALUATION PROCEDURES --- The purpose of evaluation is to improve the instructional program and the total school program (also see the Professional Teacher Appraisal System PTAS). Classroom WalkThrough Visits (CWT) will occur throughout the school year at the discretion of the principal to provide feedback. A final evaluation will be conducted at the end of the school year. The final evaluation will include a review of the following:

Professional Growth Plan (PGP) All Observations Teacher Portfolio (if applicable) Required records (Report Cards, AIP/IRIs, Grade Book, Lesson Plans, PRFs, etc)

29. LUNCH PROCEDURES --- At the scheduled time, each teacher will walk their students to the cafeteria in a quiet and orderly manner, where an aide will receive them. (Teachers should not leave students in the cafeteria without adult supervision at the scheduled time.) Teachers should pick up students promptly at the end of the lunch and recess period. 30. ACCESSIBLE RECORDS--- All teachers and specialists should ensure that the following records are easily accessible to the principal (on top of the teachers desk, file cabinet, or bookshelf.) A. Attendance/Grade Book B. Lesson Plan Book C. Record/Assessment Notebook
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D. Substitute Folder 31. COMPUTER GENERATED REPORTS Staff members are required to complete the following on computer: Professional Growth Plan/PGP (due October 1st) Gradequick & EdLine (Weekly) 32. STUDENT PORTFOLIOS-- Teachers are asked to keep a folder on each student with samples of the students work from the beginning of the year to the end of the school year. This should be available for review by the students, parents, administrators, or monitoring team members. Writing Portfolios must be kept for each child. 33. ACT 1687 Money - Act 1687 of 2001 (Act) requires school districts to provide each prekindergarten through sixth grade teacher in each fiscal year five-hundred dollars $500.00 per classroom to purchase related commodities for use by the teacher for their classrooms or class activities. Districts must adopt reasonable procedures for implementing this requirement. This money MUST be spent by Friday, November 15, 2013. 34. RECORD/GRADE BOOK---The grade book should be currently maintained for each week by the teacher including the following: Dates, Subject Areas, & Student Names (2) Grades/Per Subject/Per Week Reading/Spelling/English/Math/Science/Social Studies/Art/Music/PE Pre-K teachers also include indicators to show students progress on skills. EdLine Printout

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35. THE BIG (7) SEVEN--- The following MUST be displayed in all classrooms/offices: School Mission Statement/School Pledge/School Rules Daily Schedule with objectives posted Elementary Curriculum (Curriculum Map for the current month for both Literacy & Mathematics) Essential Questions Emergency Exit Plan Positive & Negative Consequences Quarterly AMOs for 2013-2014 School Quarterly AMOs for Mission/School Baseline for 13-14 Pledge/School Rules Positive & Negative Emergency Exit Plan Consequences Daily Schedule Essential Questions w/objectives 36. LESSON PLAN BOOKS --- The lesson plan book should be currently maintained for each week by the teacher. AN INDIVIDUAL TEACHERS LESSON PLAN BOOK SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE REVIEW OF THE PRINCIPAL AT ANY TIME. The entire lesson plan book should always be available to allow the Principal to make prerequisite relationships among the curriculum over periods of time. LESSON PLANS MUST INCLUDE: 1) Standards and Benchmarks for each subject 2) Activities and strategies for delivery 3) Homework assignments 4) Modifications for resource students (Federal Law) and 5) Differentiated instruction, where applicable

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The teacher must make adequate lesson plans. Lesson plans should be detailed enough so that a substitute teacher would have no problem knowing exactly what to do in your class. It is the teachers responsibility to make sure lesson plans are at school when you are absent. Planning for the resource student. . . . . . It is the responsibility of the classroom teacher and the resource teacher to conference often concerning the needs of these students. If behavior problems occur with these students then the resource teacher and the classroom teacher are responsible for developing a behavioral IEP (with the help of the RTI/SBIT Team) for the student. A conference with the student's parent/guardian must be held when any changes are to be made to the child's IEP. Grades for these students are a combination of the resource grade and the classroom grade in those subjects addressed in the resource classroom. Assigned work in all subjects must be modified by the classroom teacher according to the student's IEP. This may require that an asterisk (*) be placed by all letter grades on the interim report as well as the report card. Resource students should ALWAYS have work to do in the regular class. Planning for the substitute. . . . . . A substitute folder should be readily accessible at all times. This folder should include fire and tornado maps, your schedule, current lesson plans, additional work, health concerns, guidelines for computer usage, and any additional information regarding students that will ensure the substitute to have a successful day in your classroom. Please note any special circumstances the substitute should be aware of. Substitutes will be provided a name badge when they arrive in the office. Substitute Folder (6 class sets of run-off work ready for students)Substitute Folders will be checked on .

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Good planning promotes better teaching in these ways. . . 1. Gives the teacher confidence and security in the presence of the pupils 2. Eliminates many discipline problems 3. Provides sequential planning from day to day and week to week (Changes in plans should be indicated in the plan book.) 4. Stimulates long-range planning 5. Provides a place to list needed materials and remind you to obtain these in advance 6. Stimulates preparation for varying levels of ability and a variety of interest 7. Enables a teacher to keep in mind several examples or ways of explaining a particular problem 8. Helps in self-evaluation and evaluation of specific projects 9. Provides a record of class progress 10. Provides record of skills taught 37. AGENDA BOOKS/STUDENT PLANNERS/FOLDERS Agenda Books/Planners were purchased for all 1st 5th grade students. Nicky folders were purchased for prekindergarten 5th grade students. Teachers, students and parents are to use the agenda books/planners and folders as a communication tool between home and school. The Baseline Parent Handbook was printed in the agenda books/planners for 2nd-5th grades. Individual parent handbooks were generated for pre-kindergarten 1st grade students. Make sure all new students during the school year receive one from the office. 38. PTA You are encouraged to go beyond the number of PTA meetings required in your contract. If the staff is not receptive to attend Parent/Teacher Association meetings, what is the purpose of the meetings? We do not have that many meetings and they normally do not last longer than an hour. Please consider this as a plea
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for more participation. When we ask parents to come to all meetings, would it not seem necessary to ask the same of all staff members teacher, specialists, instructional assistants, and administrative staff? Please help us have 100% staff membership Its only $5.00. 39. PREPARATION/RELEASE TIME All time designed as planning/release time is to be used for that purpose. You are asked to use your time wisely. It may be used for teachers to plan together if their planning times coincide. Teachers are required to remain in the media center with their class and stay in the classroom when a specialist (Literacy Coach, Math Coach, Media Specialist, Nurse, etc.) is conducting class. 40. RECORD REQUEST The office will request records for every child that enters Baseline Elementary School on the date of entry. When students withdraw from Baseline Elementary, records are requested for them. Once the office has requested records from a teacher, you will have 2 consecutive school days to submit the completed records to the office for delivery to the receiving school. 41. GUEST SPEAKERS AND MENTORS All guest speakers and mentors must be approved by the principal and should be scheduled at least one week in advance. Mentors must be approved by the principal and ViPS office. 42. STAFF EXPECTATIONS * (A to Z): A. Student achievement is our first priority. B. Talk to students in a professional manner. (Do not yell at students!) C. Make sure that students have a hall pass if an adult is not with them. D. Avoid using so many worksheets. E. Expect the best from students. Have high expectations for yourself.
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F. Do not eat and drink in classrooms when students are present. G. Strive for excellence! Mediocrity is not acceptable. H. Use every minute to teach students. Recite drills and poetry as students line up, and transitions take place in the class. I. Teach so that children learn. Dont give up on students. J. Maintain the focus on learning. Ensure that all students are on task. K. Instruction starts promptly at 7:50 a.m. L. Write your assignments on the board before you leave daily. M. Stand at your door each morning and greet students with a smile. N. Music is a nice treat for everyone. When students enter the classroom, play some soft music. Include classical music. O. When students are happy, they learn faster and retain more. P. Walk students to the main exit doors at the end of each day. Q. Be punctual and regular in attendance. R. Follow established policies, directives, and guidelines. S. Be well groomed, use sound judgment, and be a positive role model. T. Work cooperatively with students, parents, and other staff members. U. Do not sit on top of desks, tables, and counters. V. Keep your school calendar updated with current events, meetings, and deadlines related to LRSD and Mabelvale Elementary School. W. Respect the rights and diversity of students and adults. X. Take good care of yourself in order to do your best for students. Get plenty of rest, be organized, and plan ahead.

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Y. Be on the cutting edge. Read current books about education and improve your technology skills. The key is continuous improvement. Z. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit. ---Aristotle 384-322 B.C.

General Procedures Opening School Procedures Each morning the teacher is required to stand outside their classroom door to greet their students by 7:50 a.m. Students should quickly get into the routines and get ready for learning. When entering the classroom, students should take down their chairs, empty book bags, hang up jackets, and take their seats. They will be given a breakfast for the BIC time. A student helper should take up pencils and sharpen them. All students should be seated quietly before the morning announcements begin with the door to the classroom closed and locked. A quick review of the daily lessons and assignments should occur. No students should leave the classroom during the literacy block unless it is an emergency. Assembly Procedures Each teacher will be notified by intercom to bring their class to the cafeteria. Specialists will be expected to monitor student behavior if an assembly falls during a pull-out period. Teachers and support staff should work together to ensure appropriate classroom behavior during an assembly.
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Hallway Procedures Students must be prepared for travel in the hallways before leaving the room. Strategically place students in the line where they will be successful. Lead the class and stop at various points to check the line. Expectations for students behavior should be reviewed every time before leaving the class. The students should walk on the right side of the hallway (on the green tiles) with their hands behind their backs. Restroom Procedures The entire classroom should be taken to the restroom to lessen instructional interruptions. Students are not to be given the freedom to leave the classroom at their pleasure. All students should line up outside the restroom area quietly and take turns using the restroom. The teacher is expected to remain in the restroom area to monitor student behavior. Teachers should schedule restroom breaks with another teacher on their hallway. One teacher will be responsible for the girls and the other teacher will be responsible for the boys. The best times are before instruction begins or prior to dismissal to a pull-out. Each classroom teacher should assign monitors to check the restrooms for trash and graffiti prior to leaving the restroom areas. Lunch Procedures At the scheduled time, each teacher will walk his/her students to the cafeteria in a quiet and orderly manner, where an aide will receive them. Teachers should never leave students without adult supervision. Teachers are to pick up students promptly at the end of the lunch and recess period. Dismissal Procedures Except for bus and van riders, the teacher must deliver students to the dismissal area. Do not send students ahead of you, always lead the line, and make sure everyone leaves the classroom together. Teachers must clearly know where they dropped all students off for dismissal. All

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specialists/teachers will be assigned to assist with dismissal per the duty schedule. Bulletin Boards and Displays All bulletin boards are required to be complete at all times. They MUST be changed a minimum of once per month. A caption should be displayed with each bulletin board. Student work is required to be on display inside and outside all classrooms including specialty classes at all times. When displaying work outside the classroom, it must be mounted to tag board or construction paper. When displaying a poster exhibit, be sure the paper is cut neatly. No chairs, desks, or table displays are permitted in the hallways without prior approval from the principal. Exiting the Classroom When students prepare to leave for specialty classes, lunch, and the end of the day, all desks should be cleared with materials put away. Paper and other materials should be picked up before leaving the room. Be sure that students take with them the necessary items needed. They should not be permitted to re-enter the classroom for forgotten items.

What you need to do before you take a field trip

Field Trip Procedures - EXPECTED and REQUIRED Procedures: Planning a Field Trip
1. Submit Field Trip request form online at http://cis.lrsd.org/ at least 3

weeks prior to date of field trip 2. Click on the word Transportation 3. Then click on Educational Field Trip to complete the online form.

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Day before Field Trip 4. A Field Trip Roster must be completed and submitted to the office for the purpose of identifying students that require medication (preferable the day before the field trip). Day of Field Trip 5. The morning of the field trip, the form will be picked up by the classroom teacher with the required medication. 6. The classroom teacher will submit to the office the SIGNED Permission Slips that will be attached to a copy of the completed Field Trip Roster Sheet. 7. The classroom teacher will call and take roll before the bus leaves the campus. 8. The classroom teacher will call and take roll each time the students BOARD the bus. 9. The completed Field Trip Roster will be submitted to the office upon return to the campus to be filed away. 10. When giving medication, the teacher will indicate the time and given by on the Field Trip Roster form as well as the medication envelope. 11. The medication must be returned to the office immediately upon return to the campus.

Baseline Elementary School Field Trip Roster

Date of Travel: _________________________________ ___________________ Group/Grade Level:

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Student Name
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28.

School Present

Destinatio n Present

Medicati on Required

Medicati on Given Time/By

Amount Paid

*Roll MUST be taken before you leave the school campus and again before you leave your field trip destination. Field Trip Forms must be on file in the Office before leaving the campus.

HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT FIELD TRIP MEDICATION PROCEDURE

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The Little Rock School District established these guidelines for staff in order to competently and safely meet the medical needs of students who require medication administration while on a district sponsored off campus educational activity. The staff person accompanying the student during the field trip will be responsible for security of the medication, medication administration and documentation. SCHOOL DISTRICT PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Teacher will notify the school nurse of a scheduled field trip, including location of trip[, duration and a list of students attending, as soon as the trip has been scheduled or at least 1 week in advance. 2. Receive the medication in a properly labeled medication envelope from the school health personnel (the morning of the field trip). 3. Keep the medication in a secure place at all times while on the field trip. 4. Administer the medication within 30 minutes before or after the time indicated on the medication envelope following all instructions carefully. 5. Return the medication envelope to the health room following the field trip. Person responsible will sign their name, and document on the envelope, the date and time the medication was given. SCHOOL NURSE RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Notify teachers of students requiring medications on field trips. 2. The nurse can take the prescription bottle and place one dose of medication in a small manila envelope, identifying the name of the student, name of medication, dose, route and time to be taken. Also indicate a place on the envelope for the medication administrator to sign and put the time and date the medication was administered. The envelope is to be sealed. 3. After the field trip, the envelope is to be returned to the nurse who may make note on the Medication Log form and store it in the Medication Log Envelope or in the students health folder. 4. Emergency meds such as Epi-pens, Benadryl and Inhalers will be packed for the trip as needed. Include the Individual Health Plans (IHP), Food Allergy Plans (FAP) and Asthma Action Plans (AAP). One good method of doing this is to put the medication and medication consent form in a Medication Log Envelope (or Manila envelope provided by the office) and staple the IHP, FAP or AAP on the back of the envelope. Be sure to review protocol and establish competency of the medication administrator to administer Epi-pens and Inhalers. Competent students may carry and administer their own inhaler and/or Epi-pen according to state law. 5. Address all food allergy concerns if there are plans for eating meals or snacks during the field trip. 6. In the absence of the nurse, preparation of field trip medication may be delegated to the Certified Medication Assistant or a teacher who has received training.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: If a liquid medication is to be dispensed, the original container and a device for measuring the medication must be taken on the trip. If a medication is not given as it is ordered, the person responsible for giving the medication must notify the students parent, the students physician, the school nurse and the principal. (Parents may call the physician but if unable to reach the parent, the physician must be called directly). Upon return to school, a Medication Error Report must be filled out. Students with Diabetes Provisions will be made for students who need to carry equipment to monitor and treat diabetes. Blood glucose checks will be done at the prescribed time. Safety precautions will be followed with the use and disposal of lancets and needles. If snacks or meals are part of the activity agenda, a parent or nurse must assist the student with carb counting and the calculation and administration of the prescribed insulin. If a parent cannot attend the field trip, the Health Services Coordinator will designate a district nurse to assist the student. AR law now requires that at the request of parents, schools to provide personnel to be trained to assist with Glucagon administration by injection in the event a student with diabetes becomes comatose. If a volunteer cannot be found, a nurse must attend the school related activities even when the student is not in need of insulin.

LRSD Telephone System Voicemail Quick Reference Guide

Log on to mailbox: Dial voice mail 71290.
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Enter mailbox number followed by #. Enter password followed by #.

Example: 7_ _ _ _# Example: _ _ _ _ _ _#

During initial login, you will be forced to change this password. (You must use a number with minimum of 5 digits.) Change mailbox password: Log in and press 84. Enter old password, followed by #. (Your temporary password is 447_ _ _ _ & the last 4 digits of your mailbox number.) Enter new password, followed by #. Re-enter your new password, followed by #. (Note: When you change your mailbox password, it must be a minimum of 5 digits.) Record mailbox greeting: Log in and press 82. Press 1 for EXTERNAL, 2 for INTERNAL or 3 for TEMPORARY Greeting. Press 5, wait for tone then record your personal greeting. Press # to stop recording. Press 4 to exit. Recording your name for personal verification: Log in and press 82 then option 9. Press 5 when ready to record. Say only youre first and last name. (Do not say your greeting here.) Press # to stop recording. (Note: Personal verification will be played instead of hearing a mailbox number when sending a message through Express Messaging.) To send messages: Dial Express Message 71291. Enter the mailbox of the person for whom you want to leave a message followed by #. After the tone, leave a message and hang up. Checking messages: Log in to mailbox and your messages will automatically play. Press 1 during playing of message to rewind. Press 3 during playing of message to skip forward. Press 6 to skip to next message. Press 76 to delete message. Press 73 to forward a copy of the message to someone else. Press 79 to send forwarded message. Exiting the system: Press 83 anytime during mailbox session to exit the system. You will hear good-bye.

BASELINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CONTRACT 2013-2014

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PARENT/GUARDIAN: I want my child to learn to achieve. I will: See that my child attends school regularly and on time. Read with my child and establish a time for homework. Attend parent/teacher conferences (at least 2 per year) and join the PTA. Support the discipline plan, rules, regulations, and uniform policy of the school. I will ensure that my child is in uniform every day. STUDENT: It is important that I work to do my best. I will: Attend school regularly and on time. Come to school each day with necessary supplies and materials. Complete all daily and homework assignments. Follow the school rules, wear the school uniform, and respect myself and others. I will wear my school uniform every day. TEACHER: It is important that students achieve. I will: Provide challenging instruction and meaningful homework. Hold (at least 2) parent conferences for each student, and join the PTA. Communicate regularly with parents about students progress. Encourage students to believe, achieve, and succeed. PRINCIPAL: It is important that students believe, achieve, and succeed. I will: Empower students, parents, and teachers to be active in the school program. Visit classrooms frequently and monitor students progress. Provide a learning environment at school that is positive, orderly, and quiet. Communicate regularly between home/school and join the PTA.
Parent: __________________________ _________________________Student:

Teacher: ________________________Principal: ________________________

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Comprehensive Assessment System The Little Rock School District has a comprehensive assessment system that measures academic achievement and growth for all students. These tests fall into two categories: norm-referenced and criterion-referenced. Norm-

referenced tests are designed to compare the academic achievement of local students to students across the country at the same grade level who have taken the same time. Criterion-referenced tests measure how well our students are learning the state standards and benchmarks. Assessments are scheduled as outlined below; please note that the state test dates are subject to change by the Arkansas Department of Education.

The Kindergarten Screener (QUALLS) August 19th September 20th Alternate Portfolios due date March 6th English Language Development Assessment (ELDA) March 17th May 2nd Window for K 2nd Grade NRT Testing March 31st April 4th Augmented Benchmark Exams in Grades 3rd 5th April 7th 11th

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Revised 03/05/07 FIRE DRILL PROCEDURES Each month we will conduct a fire drill for students and staff members to practice safe evacuation. We must evacuate the building in one minute to comply with the Fire Department standards. Teachers are asked to practice with the students until they can move quickly and quietly. Remind students not to talk or run during any drills or emergencies. TORNADO DRILL PROCEDURES During severe weather, the television will be monitored by the office staff. In the event of a tornado alert, students and staff will be alerted by the sounding of fog horns. If the lights in your room go out during inclement weather and you have not heard the fog horn alert, teachers and students should follow the tornado drill instructions automatically. No student or teacher should take cover in a room having outside windows. Heads should be placed between legs and hands over head while you are in a sitting or kneeling position. During the Bomb Drill We will use the Fire Drill Exits routes to exit the building. All classes will report to the playground on the back of the campus and remain there until the all clear is given. (In the event of a true emergency, we would use the side walk and report to the church.) We will use the intercom and make the following statement The Field Day has been Cancelled. You will immediately exit the building and report to the Big Field. Bullet Drill in the Building We will use the intercom and make the following statement Please bring Chart 4 to the Front Office. You will immediately turn off your lights and move the students away from the door and window until the all clear is given. You will be provided a Green Sheet of Paper. This paper will be used to slide under your door to let us know that everyone is safe and secure and the suspect is not in your classroom. Bullet Drill outside the Building We will conduct this during the lunch period. --I realize many of you allow the students to be door greeters, please make sure that you have identified the individual at the door before the students open the door. If the office has not notified you that you are having a visitor, please do not open the door and tell the guest through the door to return to the office. Then call the office to let us know that someone was at your door so we can get security on the issue.

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(The teacher should always take her roll book to check attendance during any drill, evacuation, or emergency. Once the students are in their designated area, the teacher should check attendance to make sure that all students are presented.)

2013-2014 Important Dates Baseline Elementary Report Cards Grading Period 1st Nine Weeks 2nd Nine Weeks 3rd Nine Weeks 4th Nine Weeks Days in Period 40 days 42 days 49 Days 47 Days Due to the Principal Send Home October 25, 2013 January 13, 2014 April 4, 2014 June 11, 2014

Dates will also be provided for notifying parents of failing grades as outlined in the 2013 Arkansas School Flexibility ESEA Plan.

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Baseline Elementary School Emergency Preparedness Plan 2013-2014

1. Designated School Site Emergency Coordinator a. Katina Ray, Principal 2. Designated Alternate School Site Emergency Coordinator a. Karen Sebourn, Media Specialist b. Sharra Hampton, School Counselor 3. Designated School Crisis Management Emergency Team Members: a. Katina Ray, Principal b. Denise Holley, Literacy Coach c. Kristin Epperson, Secretary d. Kelly Walker, Security Officer e. Jonathan Campos, Instructional Assistant f. Sharra Hampton, Counselor g. Ray Rendel, Head Custodian h. Wanda Watson, CN Manager 4. Date Emergency Drill conducted: a. Tornado i. September 2013 ii. October 2013 iii. January 2014 iv. February 2014 b. Fire Drill i. Before the 10th of each month 5. Designated person(s) to establish emergency kit and prepare contents: a. Alyssa Robinson, School Nurse 6. List of supplies in emergency kit: a. Nurses Office 7. Where is emergency kit located? a. Nurses Office 8. Designated person to keep central office informed: a. Katina Ray, Principal

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9. Designated staff member to notify parents and spouses of injured: a. Alyssa Robinson, School Nurse b. Karen Sebourn, Media Specialist c. Jennifer Gonzalez, Bilingual Parent/ESL Interventionist 10. Designated staff member to identify injured and fatalities: a. Martha Friend, School Nurse b. Sharra Hampton, Counselor c. Katina Ray, Principal d. Karen Sebourn, Media Specialist e. Charles Johnson, PE Teacher 11. Designated school personnel to coordinate information from hospital to school and central office: a. Stephani Franklin, Technology Specialist 12. Designated staff members to handle telephone calls: a. Kristin Epperson, Secretary b. Jennifer Gonzalez, Parent Facilitator c. Dorothy Casey, Supervision Aide 13. Designated staff member to update parents and general public: a. Katina Ray, Principal 14. Location of schools news media area: a. Media Center 15. Designated school news media spokesperson: a. Katina Ray, Principal b. Karen Sebourn, Teacher 16. Location of schools reception area for parents and general public: a. Cafeteria **In case of an emergency, information will be supplied by the Superintendents Office 17. Designated person responsible for compiling a roster of students absent from school at time of crisis: a. Kristin Epperson, Secretary 18. Designated person(s) responsible for releasing students to parents and nonparent adults: a. Katina Ray, Principal b. Kristin Epperson, Secretary c. Denise Holley, Literacy Coach
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d. Kristi Gonzalez, Math Coach 19. Designated person responsible for development of updated information sheets for parents, teachers, and others: a. Katina Ray, Principal b. Kristin Epperson, Secretary c. Dorothy Casey, Supervision Aide 20. Staff members trained in CPR: a. Martha Friend, School Nurse b. Charles Johnson, PE Teacher c. Kelly Walker, Security Officer d. Regina Johnson, Paraprofessional e. Tina Johnson, Paraprofessional f. Yvonne McDaniel, Teacher 21. Designated person responsible for letter to notify parents of post-crisis intervention: a. Katina Ray, Principal 22. Designated person to coordinate with central office, a community forum on emergency, and identify follow-up activity: a. Katina Ray, Principal b. Sharra Hampton, Counselor 23. Designated staff member responsible for arranging plan of transportation for students, faculty, and parents to home, hospital, emergency shelter, etc. a. Dorothy Casey, Supervision Aide b. Martha Friend, School Nurse c. Kelly Walker, Security Officer 24. Name of maintenance director/head custodian who will meet the crisis agencies staff to identify and assist in securing any potentially dangerous utility system(s): a. Ray Rendel, Head Custodian 25. Designated food service staff member responsible for acquiring and distributing food to emergency personnel: a. Wanda Watson, CN Manager 26. List alternate available means of communication: a. Walkie Talkies b. Cell Phones 27. Designated staff members to direct traffic: a. Jonathan Campos, Instructional Assistant
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b. Kelly Walker, Security Officer 28. List dates of meetings held with facility: a. 1st Thursday of each month Staff Meeting 29. Method used to inform parents of Emergency Preparedness Plan revisions: a. LRSD Security Department b. LRSD Communications Department 30. Emergency Shelter and Staging Area: a. United Methodist Church 4600 Baseline Road Little Rock, AR 72209 (501) 562-1891 (Church) (501) 412-7016 ()

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BASELINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Before Students Arrive on the First Day
Make bulletin board decisions. *** Boards for student work & subject areas *** Name boards *** Welcome back board Set up learning centers. Prepare class rolls and update permanent records. Put your name on outside of door. Find out schedules for lunch, art, music, library, P.E., etc. Send a letter home to introduce yourself to parents and encourage parents to join PTA. Teachers may also call parents. Put up boardwork and daily assignments. Display educational materials directly related to the curriculum. Check to see which students go to speech, special education, then sign for and review the IEP. Check out library books (if needed.) Set up a library in your classroom. Prepare a folder or notebook to document all of your parent contacts and correspondences. Display School-Wide Discipline Plan, Fire/Tornado Procedures, & School Emergency Exit Plan Obtain supplies. (As needed) Lesson plan book, cleaner for dry erase boards, manila folders, etc. Make signs for room and centers. Make list of students and post on outside of your classroom door. Make student name tags for desks. Prepare packets for students to take home the first day. Include emergency forms, school rules, supply list, etc. Tentatively group students by reading levels, using test scores and permanent records. Give homework on the first day of school. Get students off on the right start! Get textbooks for all of your students. Number textbooks. Send textbook cards home to be signed by parents. Set up a folder for the substitute; include daily schedule, seating chart, and extra copies of work & activities. Write lesson plans for one week. Run copies of extra work & assignments. Write your name on the board. All classrooms and offices must be checked before staff members leave on Friday, August 16, 2013. Ms. Ray will check PreK-5th. Ms. K. Gonzalez will check all Specialists & CBI/Self-Contained.

MUST DO LIST!

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Creating a Substitute Teacher Packet

Possible items to include: 1. List of students in class(es). Identify students who could be trusted as helpers for the sub. The class roll can be printed through Gradequick and seating chart(s). 2. Description of Class Routines Beginning of the day routines, how attendance is taken or collected, how students line up or when it is appropriate to let students go to the bathroom, hall pass info, where or how student work is collected, dismissal routines, Copy Machine Information stating where the copy machine is, and any code they may need to know in order to use it. 3. Teacher's schedule Provide a class period schedule of each class taught and any extra duty assignments. Give directions so subs can locate any necessary rooms. Provide information as to what is expected during extra duty assignment. 4. Class Rules If students were provided with a handout at the beginning of the year, put this in the substitute folder. 5. Classroom Management Ideas: In the packet include copies of the Office Referral Form. Inform substitute to complete the form and put on any disruptive student's desk stating that the form will be disposed of at the end of the class (or day) if the student's behavior improves. 6. Organization Provide a place for subs to write in absences, discipline problems, and comments. 7. School Policies Include a copy of student/ teacher handbook. This would provide information like the school discipline policy, lunch room rules, playground rules, fire drills, other drills, early dismissal, tardy procedure, student computer and Internet usage policies, and extra duty descriptions. 8. Emergency Lesson Plans Choose and print a grade level/subject area appropriate lesson plan for the substitute's folder. Suggested Sites: The Lesson Plans Page, AskERIC Lesson Plans, The Lesson Plan Library, Teachers.Net - LESSON PLANS, The Gateway to Educational Materials, The Academy, Core Knowledge, LessonPlanZ.com 9. Extra Time Fillers Select a few activities that can be used the fill in time gaps.
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Baseline Elementary School Evaluation Schedule 2013-2014

Non-Tenured Teachers Name Ms. Mary Espinda Track/Year Track I/Year I (Mentor) What does this mean? 1 Formals (scheduled) 1 Informal Mid-Year Evaluation Summative Evaluation 1 Formals (scheduled) 1 Informal Mid-Year Evaluation Summative Evaluation 1 Formals (scheduled) 1 Informal Mid-Year Evaluation Summative Evaluation 1 Formals (scheduled) 1 Informal Mid-Year Evaluation Summative Evaluation 1 Formals (scheduled) 1 Informal Mid-Year Evaluation Summative Evaluation 1 Formals (scheduled) 1 Informal Mid-Year Evaluation Summative Evaluation 1 Formals (scheduled) 1 Informal Mid-Year Evaluation Summative Evaluation 1 Formal (scheduled) 2 Documented Drop in Observations Mid-Year Evaluation Summative Evaluation

Ms. Kolbie Kesterson

Track I/Year I (Mentor)

Ms. Guadalupe Martinez

Track I/Year I (Mentor)

Ms. Deborah Cavener

Track I/Year II

Ms. Carrie Andrews

Track I/Year II

Ms. Jennifer Caffey

Track I/Year II

Ms. Katherine Striegler

Track I/Year II

Ms. Shannon Fletcher

Track I/Year III

Tenured Teachers (2014 Evaluations) Name Ms. Yolanda Davis Ms. Jennifer Gonzalez Ms. Debbie Headley Ms. Marsha Holley Ms. Marilyn James Ms. Yvonne McDaniel Ms. Angela Saine Ms. Casey Smith Ms. Karen Sebourn

What does this mean? Formal Evaluation (Domains 1-4) Formal Evaluation (Domains 1-4) Formal Evaluation (Domains 1-4) Formal Evaluation (Domains 1-4) Formal Evaluation (Domains 1-4) Formal Evaluation (Domains 1-4) Formal Evaluation (Domains 1-4) Formal Evaluation (Domains 1-4) Formal Evaluation (Domains 1-4)

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All staff will complete a Professional Growth Plan (PGP) and submit items for Domain 4.

Enrichment Class Schedule Art, Music, PE, GT/Science, Computer Lab classes will begin August 19, 2013. (No exceptions!) Resource/Speech August 19, 2013 (No exceptions!) Math Classes (P. Smith) August 19, 2013 G.T. (pullouts) September 3, 2013 Media August 26, 2013 Counseling August 26, 2013 Literacy Team Meeting: _______________________________ Math Team Meeting: ____________________________________ Vertical Team Meeting: ________________________________ Intruder Phrase: ________________________________________

David Cottrell stated that The number one reason employees are unhappy at work is that they do not know what is expected. The attached schedule sets forth the expectations. Be Happy! Just like our ACSIP Plan, this is a Living Document; therefore changes may occur due to unforeseen circumstances.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES --- All staff members are required to follow all policies, directives, and guidelines as it relates to: Little Rock School District Policies and Directives (All State Laws & Acts) Professional Agreement with Little Rock Education Association Baseline Elementary School Staff Handbook
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