The Administrator - April 2020

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April 2020 Volume 45, No. 9

Out of Crisis

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Leadership VIEWPOINT, PAGE 1

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PERSPECTIVE

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Executive Viewpoint - Dr. Richard Abernathy

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President’s Perspective - Scott Spainhour

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Administrator Spotlight - Eric Hipp

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Dr. Richard Abernathy, Executive Director r.abernathy@theaaea.org

Benefits Corner

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Mike Mertens, Assistant Executive Director m.mertens@theaaea.org

Asked and Answered

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Michelle Briggs, Director of Events & Operations m.briggs@theaaea.org

“A-Musings”

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AAEA Board Election Results

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Retiring Soon?

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AAEA Scholarships

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Professional Development Opportunities

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Administrator Job Openings

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Robyn Keene, School Finance Consultant r.keene@theaaea.org Marty Smith, Member Relations Manager m.smith@theaaea.org Karen Dean, Business Manager k.dean@theaaea.org Amy Manning-McNabb, Communications Manager a.mcnabb@theaaea.org Christy Dodds, Business Development Manager c.dodds@theaaea.org Madison Greene, Administrative Specialist m.greene@theaaea.org

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2019-2020 AAEA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Scott Spainhour AAEA President

Debbie Atkinson AAEA Secretary/Treasurer

Superintendent, Greenbrier

Principal, Bergman

Roger Ried AAEA President-Elect

Shawn Higginbotham AAEA Past President

Principal, Southside

Superintendent, Lake Hamilton

Benny Weston AASA President Superintendent, Mena

Pharis Smith AAESP President Jackson County

Robert Poole AASA President-Elect

Stacey DeFoor AAESP President-Elect

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Principal, Conway

Superintendent, Prescott Jon Collins AASA Secretary

Lori Griffin AAESP Past President

Superintendent, West Memphis

Principal, Fort Smith

Chad Jordan AASSP President

David Maxwell AASSP President-Elect

Assistant Principal, Green County Tech

Principal, Mena

Brad Ray, AASSP Past President

Barbara Garner ArkASPA President

Assistant Principal, Fort Smith

Assistant Superintendent, Crossett

Dr. Joe Rollins AACTEA President

Paul Jenkins AAFC President

Principal, Springdale

District Test Coordinator & ASCIP Coordinator, Blytheville

Charles Warren AASBO President

Dr. Sherrie Bayles AASEA President

Chief Financial Officer, Fort Smith

Special Education Supervisor, Springdale

Aaron Randolph AAGEA President

Dr. Stephanie Nehus AACIA President

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Superintendent, Hot Springs

Jeff Wasem AAMLA President

Bill Tietz ASPMA President

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Dr. Richard Abernathy Executive Director, AAEA

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EXECUTIVE

Viewpoint

For Leadership How many of you were prepared for the impact of COVID-19 on teaching and learning?

I am sure the answer is….no one!

Just remember: • Victims believe adversity is BAD. • Leaders believe adversity is a time for growth, opportunity and • possibility.

There is a big difference in how people will view COVID-19 five years from now. I’m sure that five years from now we will have many more options for parents to choose on how best to educate their children.

Families may be able to vacation during “off season” times. We may have school districts who have teachers who are highly successful in Dr. Richard Abernathy

teaching on-line courses. There may be others hired who will be highly AAEA Executive Director successful in blended learning opportunities and still others who will be traditional teachers. We will most likely have non-traditional methods for feeding kids even during the summer or holiday breaks. We may not have to put kids on a bus for three hours every day to “go to” school. We may be able to run our educational programs year-round to meet various needs.

Our educator preparation programs may change dramatically as well.

This situation is impacting more than just schools and changes will be occurring in other areas as well. We will have parents who know the work our teachers are putting into their child and will have a renewed respect for our profession. We will have families who have reconnected with each other and actually learned to communicate with each other again. We will have policy makers who realize that the internet is an essential utility and can no longer be throttled back by providers or other obstacles. We will have seen the benefit of telemedicine for a healthy workforce, community including kids. We will see that we need to focus a little more on church and less on sports.

We will remember, or learn, to cook more at home and enjoy family time. We will learn that we do not have to constantly “go” somewhere.

We will see many more changes over the next five years that will be a result of COVID-19, and at the end of the day we will be better. Our educational system will be stronger and it will be from leaders like you who are figuring it out on the fly. The question always comes up on how long this will last and, of course, no one really knows. The thing we do know is that we have to give every student our best effort and find new ways to consistently reach them.

You job isn’t easy….if it were, then anyone could do it. Your leadership is extremely important. Now, go out and be a leader and not a victim!

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PRESIDENT’S PRESIDENT’S

Perspective

COVID-19: Where the Rubber Meets the Road

With Maslow and AMI

Need we even say we’re in unprecedented times? As educators, it has never been more important for us to take care of the needs of our students.

We’ve been preached at for years, and have done our own share of preaching to others, about satisfying the needs lower down in Maslow’s hierarchy, those circling around physiological, safety, love, and belonging, before ever moving to the “work” side of education, the teaching, learning, and all related logistics.

A simple glance at social media and other online educator networks the last

Scott Spainhour

AAEA Board President

Superintendent

Greenbrier School District

two weeks reveals the hearts of our educators. School staff parades through neighborhoods, meal preps, food deliveries, hotlines for parents and students for technology assistance, and every type of virtual connection educators can use, are just a few examples. It reveals things we’ve always known, but now our communities can feel and witness for themselves the commitment and compassion that comes with our “jobs.” It reveals that this business of education we are in is about people, relationships, and loving kids.

I wonder what our students will remember about this very transforming time in their lives. Will it be the AMI packets, which are very important for continuing student learning,...or will it be the educators in their lives and how they made them feel during this time in history?

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President’s Perspective continued

I also have to wonder how this will impact education in the future. We are being forced to learn and become proficient in a new instructional delivery system. Surely things will forever be different in how we meet the needs of kids.

These pictures are just a small glimpse into the efforts educators are making across our state to focus on the bottom of Maslow’s pyramid, to make sure the physical, mental, and emotional health of our school families are priority, to make sure our school communities stay focused on loving and caring for each other, even through social distancing and virtual worlds.

Perhaps we as educators were born for such a time as this, a time to practice what’s been preached to and by us. Stay safe, and stay focused on what matters most during this never-before experienced endeavor in education.

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would tell them two things: first, don’t get into a principalship if you can’t commit to 100% of the needs of your school. Being a principal is an honor and, I believe, a coveted role.”

That’s Eric Hipp’s advice to anyone considering a career as a principal: that there’s a duty to honor the demands of the position, a job which requires the heart of a

“Creating a culture for teachers to be their best is a win for every kid.”

Eric Hipp, Principal, Ruth Barker Middle School in Bentonville, says the curiosity of kids and how they learn led him to a career in education.

servant leader.

Eric graduated with a degree in Middle Level Education from the University of the Ozarks, the first UO student to do so. He taught fifth grade science for five years at Kraus Middle School in Clarksville while earning a degree in Educational Leadership at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville. Later, he joined the staff as assistant principal at J.O. Kelly Middle School in Springdale.

“In 2013, I left Springdale and was an assistant principal at Bentonville High School for two years,” he said. “I have now been the principal at Ruth Barker Middle School in Bentonville for five years.”

One secret to his success as an administrator is creating a certain atmosphere that's most conducive to learning.

“Kids will always be my favorite part of the job, but I truly enjoy working with teachers and helping them define what success in the classroom looks like,” Eric states. “Creating a culture for teachers to be their best is a win for every kid.”

Eric, who was the 2012 Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year, is continuing his own education, working on Phase 2 of the Master Principal’s program.

“I am biased toward the importance of the building

“I was raised on a farm in Prim, AR, and graduated from Westside Greers Ferry. I am a huge supporter of our rural school districts and wish all schools could experience the closeness of community experienced in our smaller school districts.”

principal,” Eric admits. “There is a lot to this craft, and I want to do it at a high level for a long time as long as I can innovate, create, and inspire.”

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What is the most daring thing you’ve done?

“Every day, I willingly go to a building with hundreds of 11- and 12-year-olds!”

Eric Hipp What is the most challenging part of your job?

“The growing need of mental health services is staggering.

Meeting the needs of our students in this area often exceeds the training and expertise of the building principal and guidance counselor. Securing services with our local partners is good and all are willing, but the volume of need often outstretches our available services. The impact this has on teaching and learning becomes more visible each school year.”

What major changes have you seen in education during your career?

“Technology is an obvious answer as is the emphasis on innovation at the classroom, school, district, and state levels.

The recent focus on the science of reading has been the most encouraging. We have a moral obligation to ensure students can read. As a state, our commitment to honoring the importance of this obligation is wonderful, and I believe we will continue to see great change as a result of this focus for generations to come.”

What is the best advice you have ever received?

“My mom would always say, ‘Stand up for what is right, even if you have to stand alone.’ However, I have noticed in my role as principal, when you stand up for what’s right, a crowd tends to form, and you rarely have to stand alone.”

What have you done that you are most proud of?

“I have been a part of four different schools across three different districts. All were award-winning schools at the state and/or national level. However, each school is starkly different. I am proud to have the understanding that successful schools and successful leadership looks different based upon the needs of the community.”

What do you enjoy doing during your time off?

“My family and I love traveling and especially visiting our nation’s National Parks. My daughters play soccer and basketball, so we spend a lot of time at a field or a court, which I love!”

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Cyber-Security Part II:

Protecting Employees, Parents, and Students

Did you know that identity theft quadrupled from 2017 to 2018 when more than 60 million Americans were impacted? Those are scary numbers and definitely got our attention. So, what is ProtectEd and how can it help protect families?

ProtectEd is an advanced level identity theft product.

It includes the following protection: Dark Web Monitoring, Financial Transactions, Credit Monitoring, Credit/Debit Card Activity, IP Address monitoring, Student Loan Activity, Tax Fraud Refund Advances, Sex Offender Alerts, 24/7 Advocate Remediation Services and the monitoring of Social Media and Cyber-bulling threats.

Wait!

Social Media Monitoring…Cyber-bullying?

That’s right!

ProtectEd can help you parent your children! Some may have tight reigns on our kids social media but many have no idea what is being discussed on social platforms. ProtectEd will monitor for mentions of vulgarity, threats, explicit content, violence (including the mention of weapons, etc) and cyber-bullying.

Mike Mertens, AAEA Assistant Executive Director

Answered

The question from a first-year superintendent goes something like this, "Who is my district's representative on the County Equalization Board (EQ) and when is his/ her term up for reappointment?" I know of no site where this information is available for all 75 counties so my answer was to call the county courthouse and ask for the county clerk's office. If they don't have the information, ask for the county judge's office.

ACA 26-27-304 outlines the selection of EQ board members. In general, one member of the EQ shall be selected by the representatives of the school districts in the county. It's one member if the county EQ has 5 members, and two if the county EQ has 9 members. A county has a 9-member EQ board if the population in the county exceeds 79,000. EQ board member terms at 3 years. The EQ board typically meets as often as necessary from August 1 to October 1 to review and equalize county assessments as assessed by the county tax assessor. The board also serves as a "court of appeals" to hear and resolve valuation disagreements between the county assessor and property owners. Find out who your EQ representative is, reach out to them, and make sure they know the importance of property taxes to your district!

If you have questions for Mike, email them to a.mcnabb@theaaea.org.

2020 Above and Beyond Recognition On December 14, 2012, Newton, Connecticut Elementary

Example: Little Johnny gets a message from Bubba on

School Principal Dawn Hochsprung gave her life in service to

Facebook. Bubba mentions that he’s bringing his gun to Johnny’s house.

As a parent, you would get notification and be able to determine what your next steps are. You may already know that Bubba is a friend who Johnny hunts with or you may not know Bubba and be positioned to ask questions to better understand why a gun is being brought to your home.

her school community.

ProtectEd can be offered to employees and parents through your PTA organizations. For more information please contact kylie.joseph@ebiteam.com.

significant impact on his or her school or community, please

Column Provided by:

Shane Pennington,

Regional Sales Executive,

Educational Benefits, Inc.

In her memory, the Arkansas

Association of Elementary School Principals. would like to honor a PK-12th grade Arkansas principal and current AAEA member who has gone above and beyond in service to his or her school community.

If you know an Arkansas principal who has made a nominate them for this award.

Click here to download a fillable PDF nomination form.

Deadline to submit the nomination form is April 30, 2020.

See form for details.

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A-MUSINGS:

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ftentimes, we hear grumblings and complaints in the school arena about how students act now-a-days, low

scores on state assessments, not enough time in the day, extra

The One About Empathy

duties placed on already overburdened staff, and low wages, and the list can go on and on. While these are all valid, are we truly listening to the underlying causes of these complaints? Are we, as co-workers and friends, truly and actively listening to the individual or are we just making the appearance there of?

Contributor: Paul Jenkins Technology Specialist, District Test Coordinator Blytheville School District

Many times the underlying causes of these grumblings and complaints have a valid antecedent. We may not know what happened at home last night that is affecting our co-worker. We may not know they are having problems with a marriage or their children, or both. We may not know if they suffer from a medical

If you have an amusing, insightful, or unusual story about your experience as an educator or administrator that you’d like to share for our “A-Musings” column, email Amy Manning-McNabb, Communications Manager, at a.mcnabb@theaaea.org.

condition(s). We may not know the families only reliable vehicle was in an accident. We may not know that a job has been lost and the co-worker is the familiy’s only means of employment/survival.

We may not know that the only job holder in the family is facing a R.I.F. We may not know a lot of things.

What I do know is that we can actively and attentively listen to the individuals that are struggling. Remember, they are people also. Although we have our own set of issues, set those aside temporarily and assist others with theirs by listening and having empathy and compassion without adding our suggestions or making assumptions. Remember, we may not know. Often, they just need to vent before they implode or explode. Keep their conversations with you private and confidential. If they want to share with others, they will. Sometimes a quick interaction is all that is needed. Sometimes interactions may take more time. Remember, we ALL struggle to one extent or another.

I leave you with this quote: “Have compassion and empathy in your heart. Many people are suffering deep emotional anguish beneath the surface of their lives, and smile even as they hurt inside.” by Jim Palmer.

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Board Election Results

Congratulations!

Dr. Stephanie Nehus, Superintendent, Hot Springs School District AACIA Thank you to everyone who voted in the AAEA Board election. The election was close which tells us that all candidates in the running are highly respected and would do a great job of representing our members. We appreciate all of the candidates’ willingness to serve!

The newest AAEA board member, effective July 1, is Dr. Stephanie Nehus, Superintendent, Hot Springs School District. Congratulations, Dr. Nehus!

We are proud to have you serve on our board and look forward to working with you!

Note: Due to a recent resignation from the AAEA board, we will have a second election soon. Look for an email with a link to vote!

NEW WEBSITE. NEW APP. STILL THE

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FOR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS.

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Retiring Soon? Be sure to let the AAEA Know!

Members of the AAEA who will retire at the end of the current school year will be honored at the annual awards luncheon at the 2020 AAEA Summer Conference, August 4. The AAEA appreciates all Arkansas administrators’ dedication and hard work for the students; however, this recognition applies to current AAEA members only.

Please help us identify those retiring school administrators in your district by completing a retiree notification form and returning it ASAP to the AAEA. A letter and additional form will then be sent to the retirees. The retiree personal information form must be received by May 29, 2020 to be included in the retiree booklet at the summer conference.

Click here for the downloadable Retiree Recognition form on the AAEA website where further details will be provided.

Congratulations!

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AAEA Scholarships

Each year, several of AAEA’s constituent groups offer scholarships to deserving students. Click on the links below for information and to download the 2020-2021 scholarship applications.

Arkansas Association of Gifted Education Administrators Are you currently working on your graduate degree in gifted education and administration? The Arkansas Association of Gifted Education Administrators is currently accepting scholarship applications for individuals pursuing their graduate degree in gifted education and administration or related fields. Two scholarship awards will be presented during the AAEA Summer Conference in Little Rock, AR. Click here to the AAEA Scholarship page. Deadline: April 8, 2020.

Arkansas Association of Special Education Administrators AASEA Memorial Scholarships are awarded for undergraduate Junior, Senior, or graduate study in fields related to the delivery of services to children with special needs and/or to those who have a disability for which he or she has received services. Consideration will be given for the areas of K-12 Special Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Special Education Supervision and Administration or other related fields at the AASEA scholarship committee’s discretion. Consideration will be given to persons employed or planning to be employed by school districts or educational cooperatives in Arkansas. Click here to go to the AAEA Scholarship page. Deadline: April 8, 2020.

AASEA Legacy Scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate Junior, Senior, or graduate study in fields related to the delivery of services to children with special needs and/or to those who have a disability for which he or she has received services.

Consideration will be given for the areas of K-12 Special Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Special Education Supervision and Administration or other related fields at the AASEA scholarship committee’s discretion. Consideration will be given to persons employed or planning to be employed by school districts or educational cooperatives in Arkansas. Click here to go to the AAEA Scholarship page. Deadline: April 8, 2020 Arkansas School Plant Management Association The Arkansas School Plant Management Association (ASPMA) seeks to promote continued education by offering scholarships to deserving students in recognition of their leadership, scholastic achievement, and civic participation. Any graduating high school senior planning to attend a College/University, Vocational-Technical, or Trade School is eligible to apply. Click here to go the the AAEA Scholarship page. Deadline: April 8, 2020 Garrison Scholarship The selection will be based on academic excellence, leadership in school activities, work experiences and community service.

Each applicant must print and complete the application. Upon completion the application form must be signed by the high school principal or an appropriate school official. Click here to go to the AAEA Scholarship page. Deadline: April 8, 2020 Arkansas Association of Career and Technical Education Administrators The Arkansas Association of Career and Technical Education Administrators (AACTEA) is offering two AACTEA Scholarship to high school seniors to supplement education costs beginning their freshman year. The scholarship awards are $500.00 each for the first academic year, and will be awarded to full-time or part-time students who enroll in an Arkansas college or university, including junior colleges, community colleges, and vocational or technical colleges. Click here to go to the AACTEA forms page to download the scholarship application form. Deadline: April 8, 2020.

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Professional Development

2020 C A L E N D A R 04/2020 ASPMA Classes — (POSTPONED)

April 2, 2019, AETN. Conway

CASBO Classes — April 16-17, 2020, Crowne Plaza, Little Rock (POSTPONED)

05/2020

AAFC Spring Conference — May 6-8, 2020, Hot Springs Convention Center ASBA/AAEA Joint Conference — May 5, 2020, Embassy Suites, Little Rock

06/2020 Bill Daggett Cohort Conference — June 1, 2020, DoubleTree Hotel, Little Rock School Law Conference — June 2, 2020, DoubleTree Hotel, Little Rock AASEA Special Education Conference — June 8-9, 2020, Holiday Inn Airport, Little Rock

07/2020 CASBO Classes — July 7-8, 2020, AETN, Conway

08/2020 AAEA Summer Conference — August 3-5, 2020, Marriott Hotel and Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock

09/2020

ArkASPA HR Bootcamp — September 8, 2020, Wyndham Riverfront, North Little Rock AAFC Fall Conference — September 23-25, 2020, Hot Springs Convention Center

10/2020 ASPMA Conference & Certification Classes — October 5-7, 2020, Hot Springs Convention Center AAGEA Conference — October 22-23, 2020, Benton Event Center AAEA Fall Conference — October 29, 2020, DoubleTree Hotel, Little Rock.

To see a schedule of more AAEA events, go to theaaea.org and click on “Calendar.”

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ASPMA Certification Classes April 2, 2020 AETN Conway, AR

Three classes of the Arkansas School Plant Management Association (ASPMA) certification program will be held Thursday, April 2, at AETN located at 350 S. Donaghey Street, Conway, AR 72034. The class schedule for the day is as follows.

8:15 – 10:15 Class: Computerized Maintenance Management System – SchoolDude Maintenance Direct – CMMS101 Instructor: Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation Content: An overview/update of SchoolDude Maintenance Direct including set-up, installation of buildings, work orders, coding, tracking, and completion

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10:30 – 12:30 Class: Computerized Maintenance Management System – SchoolDude Preventive Maintenance Direct – CMMS102 Instructor: Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation Content: An overview/update of SchoolDude Preventive Maintenance Direct including creating PM schedules, coding, tracking, completion, and state mandated inspections.

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12:30 – 1:15 Lunch (will be provided)

1:15 – 3:15 Class: Basics of Building Systems - BBS204 Instructor: Michael Reynolds, Senior VP, Reynolds Construction & Commercial Roofing Content: An overview of the design, replacement, and maintenance of building roofs. The class also includes an overview of roofing warranties.

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It is imperative that school facilities stay “in the mix” in conversations regarding improvements to education. It has been shown in countless studies that modern facilities play a crucial role in the quality of a child’s education. School district facility managers should be certified in areas of health, safety, code compliance and operations. Facility managers should also be knowledgeable in building systems, up-todate and have the skills necessary to properly manage the facilities.

School personnel, who have appropriate experience in facility management, receive satisfactory recommendations, and who complete the required coursework, are eligible for certification. Participating individuals will receive as a Certified Facilities Director (CFD) a final official certificate upon completion of the program. To learn more about the CFD Program, find the Constituent Groups tab on the AAEA web site, click on the tab, and then scroll down to the ASPMA page. Information on the certification requirements can be downloaded.

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The Arkansas Association of School Business Officials (AASBO) has scheduled six sessions of certification classes for Thursday, April 16 & Friday, April 17 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel located at 201 S. Shackleford Road, Little Rock, AR. Plan on attending the classes and learn valuable information and updates in

public school finance as well as meeting and networking with other school business officials from throughout the state.

If you are unable to attend on-site in Little Rock, the CASBO classes will be “live streamed” as an alternative option. To “live stream” the CASBO classes you must create an account through ArkansasIDEAS. If you have previously live streamed classes you can use your existing ArkansasIDEAS account. To create an account, go to: http://ideaslms.aetn.org/ Live streaming registration closes Wednesday, April 8, with no exceptions.

Registration: AAEA/AASBO Member - $30 per class.

Non Member - $45 per class

____________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE NOTE: You have two options when registering for this event.

●Onsite ●Live Streaming

Attend the CASBO classes in person

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CPE credit) Be careful what you select during the registration process - Onsite or Live Streaming Thursday, April 16 7:30 - 9:00 9:00 - 11:00.

11:00 - 12:00.

12:10 - 2:10 2:20 - 4:20

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MO101 Introduction to Plant Operations (Required Class) - Dusty Duncan , Asst. Superintendent, Marion Lunch on Your Own FS/TS101 Introduction to Food Service/Transportation (Required Class) - Cristy Dunnahoe, Business Mgr., Star City *SF104 Basic Accounting Procedures (Required Class) - Jake Haak, CFO, Rogers

Friday, April 17 7:30 - 9:00

Registration

9:00 - 11:00 11:00 - 12:00 12:10 - 2:10 2:20 - 4:20

*SF252 Revenue – Collecting & Budgeting (Elective Class) - Charles Warren, CFO, Fort Smith Lunch on Your Own SM211 Communicating Your Budget (Elective Class) - Kelly Hayes, Comptroller, Springdale HR207 Best Practices in Payroll Panel (Elective Class) - Expert Panel

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*Eligible for CPE Credit for CPAs Certification/Program Policies: For information regarding refund, complaint and program cancellation policies, please contact our office at 501-372-1691

CPE Credit for CPAs NOW AVAILABLE for two of the CASBO classes!!!

If you are a CPA, two of the CASBO classes qualify for CPE credit in the following fields of study:

●SF104 Basic Accounting Procedures: Accounting ●SF252 Revenue – Collecting & Budgeting: Accounting

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The following conditions must be met as well:

●You must attend in person ●You must sign in & sign out and complete other paperwork on-site ●While registering, please check the appropriate box if you wish to sign up for the CPE credit and list your CPA license number Additional information: ●No Prerequisites are needed

●Who Should Attend? Superintendents & School Business Officials including CPAs ●Advanced preparation: Class presentation material will be sent to all participants to preview before the classes ●Program Level: Basic ●Delivery Method: Group-Live AAEA is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

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Exciting News! AAEA and Dr. Bill Daggett, Successful Practices Network (SPN), have teamed up to work with Superintendents and their teams to chart a bold course of action to continuously improve conditions for children and their families.

Superintendents cannot achieve large scale innovative change alone. Transformation requires an intentionally aligned team, focused on providing youth with the skills and knowledge they need for success in their future. Building capacity within the system for intentional, controlled innovation can be enhanced with personalized coaching.

The Arkansas Innovative Leadership Cohort is a yearlong blended support model for superintendents and their leadership teams to work together, to study best practices, to stretch and be supported by such national thought leaders as Ray McNulty, Bill Daggett and others. For additional information, including how to sign up for the cohort, click here.

The Cohort will kick off with the Innovative Leadership Conference June 1, 2020, in Little Rock. The conference is open to everyone.

Click here to register!

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Agenda 7:30

Registration

8:30

Welcome Dr. Richard Abernathy, AAEA Executive Director

8:45

An Overview of HIPPA, FERPA, and Confidentially as it Relates to School Mental Heath Services Presenter: To Be Determined

9:45

Break

10:00

Legal Implications of Dealing with Mental Health Issues in Public Schools Presenter: Marshall Ney, Attorney-at-Law

11:00

Child Trauma, Adverse Childhood Experiences, and Mental Health First Aid Presenter: Dr. Betsy Kindell, ADE Mental Health Specialist

12:00

Lunch

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Mental Health Panel of Practitioners Fouke Public Schools Sheridan Public Schools Bryant Public Schools Concord Public Schools

2:15

Update on Mental Health Services for School Districts

Click here to register!

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AAEA 2020 Summer Conference August 3-5 Marriott Hotel and State House Convention Center

Keynote Speakers DR. ADOLPH BROWN is an American urban and rural school educator, author, research-scientist, businessman, and keynote speaker. He is a servant-leader at heart, a life-long social justice advocate and a career teacher educator. He is admired around the world for his simple and direct “Real Talk,” and powerful, universal and timeless teachings.

Click here to read more about Dr. Brown!

HOUSTON NUTT served as a head coach in the SEC for 14 seasons from 1998-2011 with the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Ole Miss Rebels. Nutt coached at Arkansas from 1998-2007, leading the Razorbacks to three SEC West titles and three New Years Day bowl games in that time.

Nutt was a three-time SEC Coach of the Year and an Arkansas Hall of Fame Inductee.

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Job Site

Subscription Service

The AAEA Job Board is a calendar-year subscription that assists districts with the ever-increasing challenge of recruiting quality staff. It is a significant resource for educators, both in-state and out-of-state, seeking employment in Arkansas’ schools.

Tools to Help You Hire the

Best

Approximately, 165 school districts are participating in the program in 2020, which has been extremely helpful to schools and educators over the years. The site is used year-round and is accessed extensively during the second semester. It is not unusual to see over 400 jobs posted on the Job Board at one time. With an account, school districts may post unlimited job vacancies throughout the year. Subscription renewals will be sent to superintendents this fall regarding 2020 renewal.

To subscribe (by district) or to post job openings, contact Marty Smith, Member Relations Manager, at m.smith@theaaea.org or at 501-372-1691.

OPENINGS Pocahontas School District

Special Education Director

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Southside School District

High School Principal

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Elementary Assistant Principal

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Scranton School District

Technology Coordinator

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Smackover-Norphlet School District

High School Assistant Principal

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Osceola School District

High School Assistant Principal

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Jacksonville North Pulaski School District

Middle School Principal

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Harrison School District

Assistant Principal

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Johnson County Westside School District

Secondary Principal

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Augusta School District

High School Principal

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Gurdon School District

Superintendent

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Paragould School District

Elementary Principal

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Searcy School District

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Rogers School District

Elementary Principal

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Rogers School District

Director of State & Federal Programs

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Cedar Ridge School District

High School Assistant Principal

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Cedar Ridge School District

Superintendent

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Marvell-Elaine School District

Principal K-12

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Magnet Cove School District

Middle School Principal

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Rose Bud School District

Superintendent

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Pea Ridge School District

Director of Special Education & Student Services

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Spring Hill School District

Superintendent

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Deer/Mount Judea School District

Superintendent

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West Side School District/Cleburne County

Elementary Principal

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Dierks School District

High School Principal

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Flippin School District

Federal Programs Director

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Paragould School District

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director

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VISIT OUR JOB SITE FOR MORE https://arkansas.schoolspring.com/

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