The AAEA Administrator - February 2020

The

Administrator

February 2020 Volume 45, No. 7

…making good things happen!

VIEWPOINT, PAGE 1 3

PERSPECTIVE

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SPOTLIGHT

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A-MUSINGS

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AAEA Administrator is a monthly 29The publication of the Arkansas Association

ngs of Educational Administrators (AAEA) for members of the AAEA. Center EDITORIAL

2020 AAESP Assistant Principal of the Year

Managing Editor: Amy Manning-McNabb Editor In Chief: Michelle Briggs Address: 219 South Victory Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: 501.372.1691

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In this Issue

Twitter: @The_AAEA Instagram: @aaea_littlerock Please contact us if we may provide assistance to you in any way.

STAFF Dr. Richard Abernathy, Executive Director r.abernathy@theaaea.org Mike Mertens, Assistant Executive Director m.mertens@theaaea.org Michelle Briggs, Director of Events & Operations m.briggs@theaaea.org 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

Executive Viewpoint - Dr. Richard Abernathy

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President’s Perspective - Scott Spainhour

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Administrator Spotlight - Bill Holden

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Benefits Corner

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Asked and Answered

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“A-Musings”

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AACTEA Administrator of the Year Nominations

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AAESP Assistant Principal of the Year

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AAEA Scholarships

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Professional Development Opportunities

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Administrator Job Openings

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Christy Dodds, Business Development Manager c.dodds@theaaea.org Madison Greene, Administrative Specialist m.greene@theaaea.org

February is African American History Month Your Association Staff i

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Click here for historical articles to share in your school district.

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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 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

Director of Gifted Programs/ Federal Programs, Cabot

Superintendent, Hot Springs

Jeff Wasem AAMLA President

Robert Edwards ASPMA President (Until Oct.)

Principal, Bentonville

Superintendent, Lafayette County

Bill Tietz ASPMA President (Begin Oct.)

Dr. Richard Abernathy

Assistant Superintendent Watson Chapel

Executive Director, AAEA

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EXECUTIVE

Viewpoint

Very Busy = Very Good!

As usual, the spring will be extremely busy for school administrators in Arkansas. There will be several things that will demand your attention and time. This can be challenging but it can also be rewarding. It will also be busy here at AAEA with various events and decisions that will impact the Association for years to come.

Legislative Info The Legislative Fiscal Session will start in April and conclude in May.

Dr. Richard Abernathy

AAEA Executive Director

This is a thirty-day session, but can be extended by the legislature. I believe the schools will receive the funding the adequacy committee recommended from the Regular Session in 2019. There shouldn’t be any surprises for administrators unless the legislature throws in a curve.

The Legislative Adequacy Committee will start the process of studying educational issues. As you know, Augenblick, Palaich and Associates, (APA) was officially contracted to complete a study on education for Arkansas.

This study will be completed before the next legislative

session, but will not be completed before the Adequacy Committee makes their recommendation on November 1.

Upcoming Events We have several conferences coming up in February and March including: ASPIRING PRINCIPALS WORKSHOP, the ARKASPA CONFERENCE, AASBO CONFERENCE and the WOMEN

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LEADERSHIP FORUM.

The

Women in Leadership Forum is a new event for us. We are partnering with the Oklahoma administrators’ association to host this forum. We

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have a packed agenda and I know we will have a great turnout in Tulsa.

We have DR. BILL DAGGETT coming on June 1 to start an Arkansas cohort of schools who want to work together to create future focused schools.

This will be an excellent opportunity to work with the

International Center for Leadership and all the resources they can bring, and network with other progressive schools in Arkansas and around the nation. We will be sharing additional information about this in the near future.

Our SCHOOL LAW CONFERENCE on June 2 will be a little different this year as we will focus on mental health issues that schools are facing. We have an attorney lined up to discuss the do’s and don’ts for administrators dealing with mental health. We also have a panel of school districts who will share information on some creative programs around mental health. Best practices will also be discussed as well as potential training opportunities for your teachers and administrators.

Of course the annual SUMMER CONFERENCE on August 3-5 will be a big hit with Dr. Adolph Brown being the keynote speaker. We will have our informative breakout sessions and will close the conference with Houston Nutt speaking. It will be a great time for all!

Hiring New Director Between all of these events, the AAEA Board will be hiring a new Executive Director to lead the Association.

This will be a big decision for the Board, and I know they will hire the right leader to take the Association to the next level when it comes to helping school administrators and advocating for our kids.

So, everyone is busy and busy is good. As always, let us know if we can help you!

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Be Pro Be Proud

PRESIDENT’S

Perspective

February is CTE Month As the public comment period on the State Perkins V Draft has come to a close, and as Arkansas educators are becoming more aware of certain changes in CTE pathways, also know that we are entering National Career Technical Education Month, a public awareness campaign that takes place each February to celebrate the value of CTE and the achievements and accomplishments of CTE programs across the country.

It is an excellent time for Arkansas to

continue its commitment to the Career Technical Education across our great state.

Scott Spainhour

AAEA Board President

Superintendent

Greenbrier School District

Let’s all reflect on how we are using our leadership capacity to ensure quality Career Technical Education for Arkansas students. Over the next four weeks, be intentional in visiting career technical education in action, from drafting to culinary arts and construction management to agricultural business.

Are any of your students

attending a Career Center? How many are accessing your in-district courses and programs of study?

Schedule a

time to visit these CTE learning spaces on and off campus and see firsthand the access to skills training, state of the art equipment, certified professionals, and some of the most authentic, hands on learning possible for Arkansas students.

Walk some of your regional industry

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leaders and lawmakers through your own CTE classrooms. Share your industry certification numbers with the public along with information on how those certifications are making your students more employable and better prepared for life after high school graduation.

Other CTE resources across are state are numerous. For example, if you have not yet witnessed the Be Pro Be Proud tour, you are missing out.

This initiative is leading a movement to bring a new generation of “pride,

progress, and professionals” to Arkansas’ skilled workforce. It is led by the Associated Industries of Arkansas, and it’s mobile unit, the Workforce Workshop, can be scheduled to come to your town or district. A customized, interactive trailer provides hands on experiences and challenges in skilled professions to a live audience, which could be your students.

Find out where the Workforce Workshop is already scheduled over the next several months at https:// www.beprobeproud.org/ As junior high and high schools are immersed in the process of creating Student Success Plans, career technical interests and strengths will clearly show up in the College and Career Planning tool selected by your district.

Take a look at this

student data and determine if there are programs of study not currently available to your students that could be.

Think

outside the box to match student interests and strengths to course offerings.

So, throughout February, share #whatCTEmeans to you through your social media and personal learning network.

Highlight your programs of study, industry certifications, and future professionals for the entire state to see.

Consider who in your community and region needs to know more about the career pathways our students are immersed in before ever leaving high school. Take some time in February to get involved in this important awareness campaign. You can find other ideas for participating in CTE month at acteonline.org.

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struggle with algebra led Bill Holden, Director of Custodial Services at the Cabot School District, to devote his professional life to education. At the time, he was a non-traditional student at a local college. His algebra teacher advised him that he was doomed to fail the course and should drop it.

But Bill had a couple of aces up his sleeve: two high school math teachers in the Cabot School District.

“If you do love kids, then this is the most rewarding job that you could have.”

Bill Holden, Director of Custodial Services in Cabot School District, remembers how a couple of high school math teachers inspired him to seek a path to education.

“I went to Mrs. Goode and Mrs. Sutherlin who were teachers at the high school,” he remembers. “I cleaned their room as part of my daily work, and I asked them if they would teach me some basic things about Algebra II. I actually passed the college algebra class with their support. I decided then I would like to be part of this great field of professionalism.”

His dedication to the Cabot School District began when Bill was a teenager. While he was a student, he also took a custodial position there. After his graduation in 1972, he married and joined Lance, Inc. as a route salesman.

With the addition of a new baby girl named Shelley, Things were looking good for the young couple. But life threw him a curve.

“My first wife was killed in a car wreck in October 1974,” Bill reveals. “As most of you know, life goes on, and you have to overcome things that happen.”

That next year, Bill went back to Cabot School District again as a full-time custodian and bus driver. However, he left for the opportunity to co-own a business. He returned to the school district in 1983 in his previous job.

“In 1987, the school offered me the part time position of supervisor of the Custodial Department,” he said. “After one year, I gave up the custodial part of my day and worked as the supervisor full time.”

He also joined the Arkansas School Plant Management Association (ASPMA) that year, eventually serving as secretary/treasurer and becoming the first recipient of ASPMA’s Blue Ribbon Award.

Before he was promoted to Director of Custodial Services in 2006, Bill had implemented federally mandated programs and a staterequired recycling program in the Health and Safety for Employees Division. He now oversees 93 employees and has, up to date, served the school district for 43 years.

Bill remarried in 1996, and he and his wife, Janice, have three children - Shelley, Christie, and Nikki - between them.

One thing he has taken away from his tenure as an administrator is that there are no small parts in the school system. “I firmly believe that every staff member has an impact on the overall education experience of each and every student,” Bill contends. “If you don’t love kids, then the education field is not the path that you want to choose. If you do love kids, then it is the most rewarding job that you could have. “

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What is the most daring thing you have done?

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Bill Holden

“I was talked into riding Space Mountain at Disneyworld. For someone that does not like heights nor roller coasters, I should have never listened to them. Oh, by the way, I fainted on the ride and had to be helped out of the seat at the end.”

What is your favorite thing about your job?

Teaching people to be better in their profession. I like being able to help people grow and develop their skills in the job that they do daily. This also allows all students and staff in the district to have a safe and clean environment in which to learn and teach.

What is the most challenging part of your job?

I have 93 employees in my department and their age bracket goes from 18 - 77 years old. That is several generations with very different work ethics and a variety of ways in which to do things. Adjusting to each person’s ways and traditions has always been very challenging to me.

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

I have seen social changes, computers, cell phones, building designs, teaching techniques, classroom settings, smart boards, overhead projectors, television in the classrooms, technology as a whole, cafeteria food, and the list could go on and on. The one thing that has not changed much is kids. They still need the love, the need to learn and the need to experience what each teacher and staff member can share with them.

What have you done that you are most proud of?

Personally, I am most proud of my family. Janice and I have been married for 23 years and have three wonderful daughters, Shelley, Christie and Nikki. Between the three girls we have eight wonderful grandkids and one great granddaughter.

Professionally, I’m proud of getting the first Custodial Department up and running for the Cabot School District back in 1987 and of the hiring of my Administrative Assistant, Rita Stewart, in 1996 who has helped me throughout my career.

What is one of the things on your “Bucket List”?

To see seven wonders that are man made or made by God. I have seen four of them and hopefully will see the other three.

When people look back at your life, how do you want to be remembered?

I want to be remembered as an honest, trustworthy man that worked hard and tried his best to touch as many lives as he could so they could have a happier and more productive life.

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B E N E F I T S

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CORNER

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The Expanding World of HSA

How It Works Health Savings Accounts (HSA’s) are convenient ways to set aside health care funds while shirking taxes.

Once qualifying for an HSA, which is when an individual is enrolled in a government-defined, highdeductible health insurance plan, a determined amount is contributed to the account every year.

However, you cannot exceed a maximum set by the IRS. You can contribute up to $3,550 to an HSA if you have single coverage or up to $7,100 for family coverage in 2020, which is slightly more than the 2019 limits. If you’re 55 or older anytime in 2019, you’ll continue to be able to contribute an extra $1,000.

From there you will receive a debit card or checks linked to your HSA balance, with the ability to apply the funds to deductibles, copays, coinsurance and other qualified medical expenses not covered by your plan. This is where an HSA is really cool. One downfall is that insurance premiums usually cannot be paid for with HSA funds. Yet the tax benefits involved in having an HSA, along with their investment potential, probably cancel out the latter.

Benefits of an HSA “Because income is taxed after you make HSA contributions, you will be taxed as though you make less money. Say, for example, you make $40,000 per year. If you put $3,000 in your HSA, you will be taxed as though you make $37,000, thus lowering your tax burden,” says Emily Starbuck Crone.

All these tax perks are only compounded by an HSA’s investment potential, with the opportunity to roll them into mutual funds, stocks and estates--untaxed as long as withdrawals are for legitimate medical expenses.

Column Provided by:

Shane Pennington,

Regional Sales Executive,

Educational Benefits, Inc.

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A public school representative calls and asks, "We are building a district warehouse using the self-construction method. Are we required to get approval from the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation? The answer is "yes," provided the project costs $35,000 or more, regardless of the source of funds.

Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. 6-20-1407 and 6-21-109, School Districts, Public Charter Schools, and Education Service Cooperatives that propose to construct and/or fund facility projects are required to submit written documentation. This documentation includes (1) a written justification for the proposed facility, (2) assurance that the project will not establish, continue, or ignore segregative activities within the entity or contiguous districts, and (3) assurance that the project does not violate any federal court order or federal/state law.

Click (here) to access this constructional approval form.

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

2020 AACTEA Administrator of the Year Nominations Requested Do you know an outstanding administrator who supports and champions CTE programs as a vital part of developing a prepared, adaptable and competitive workforce? The Arkansas Association of Career and Technical Education Administrators (AACTEA) is currently soliciting nominations for the 2020 Arkansas Career and Technical Education Administrator of the Year. The nominee must be a practicing school administrator who enhances and promotes the development and progress of CTE in

The HSA world is worth exploring!

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Answered

Mike Mertens, AAEA Assistant Executive

their building, district, or education cooperative.

Download the form here and return to Mike Mertens (m.mertens@theaaea.org) by April 1st, 2020.

A-MUSINGS:

The One That Took You

by Surprise

Contributor: Charles Warren Chief Financial Officer Fort Smith School District 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.

I

was a first time homeowner in 1994. As is typical, I

was paying escrow payments to the mortgage company for real estate taxes and insurance in addition to the principal and interest payment. I noticed that the monthly escrow payment was larger than I thought it should be if the mortgage company would pay the real estate taxes in October (when they were due) instead of in May. (Accountants like me notice these things.) I inquired with the escrow company and they told me that mortgage companies must pay within 30 days of receiving the real estate tax bill, even if it's not due until October. Annoyed, I let it go, but I worked hard to pay the loan low enough to get it out of the escrow requirement.

Flash forward to 2009. I'm sitting in a CASBO class with Dr. Benny Gooden, my new boss, as the instructor. As we learned about revenue collection, he bragged on AAEA and how they had lobbied to have the state law changed to require escrow companies to pay real estate taxes within 30 days of receipt. It took 15 years, but I now realize the culprit was AAEA and not the escrow company. I also now realize the significant benefit to a school district that the real estate tax is paid from the escrow company before June 30th.

NEW WEBSITE. NEW APP. STILL THE

Voice

FOR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS.

Click here to take a tour of the AAEA App!

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Fayetteville Assistant Principal Honored as 2020 Elementary School Assistant Principal of the Year

Described as an innovative thinker in education, Kari E. Kinne, assistant principal at Leverett Elementary School in the Fayetteville School District, has been chosen as the 2020 Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year by the Arkansas Association of Elementary School Principals (AAESP). Dr. Richard Abernathy, AAEA Executive Director, presented Kinne with the award at her school on December 10.

Kinne is now eligible for the National Association of Elementary School Principals' (NAESP) National Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year award. This program promotes educational excellence for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade schooling and calls attention to the fundamental importance of the assistant principal. NAESP will share the winner's successes and best practices in a practical document for other principals to utilize.

According to Kinne, leadership should be a group activity. "As leaders, we cannot seek to achieve everything ourselves; we achieve results through shared leadership," said Kinne. "Because of this, I believe that growing teacher leaders is another example of a leadership best practice."

Chris Sputo, principal at Leverett Elementary, praised Kinne for taking on lofty goals. "Leading an instructional team on a campus undergoing significant, organizational change, and cultural change can be a daunting task," Sputo said.

Kinne believes that getting down on a personal level with her students is key to a successful school. "My office is a very open and inviting space where students can come by on a regular basis to ask me questions, ask me how my day is going, deescalate, or just come in to give me a hug," she said.

COUNTDOWN TO THE BEST YEAR EVER:

183 DAYS 2020 AAEA Summer Conference August 3-5

Marriott Hotel and State House Convention Center Little Rock Registration Open SOON.

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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: March 6, 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 1, 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 1, 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 30, 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 30, 2020

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Professional Development

2020 C A L E N D A R 02/2020 A r k A S PA C o n f e re n c e — F e b r u a r y 1 8 , 2 0 2 0 Wyndham Riverfront, North Little Rock

03/2020 AASBO Conference — March 3-5, 2020 Hot Springs Convention Center

04/2020 ASPMA Classes — April 2, 2019, AETN. Conway CASBO Classes — April 16-17, 2020, Crowne Plaza, Little Rock

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

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.

School Law Conference — June 2, 2020, DoubleTree Hotel, Little Rock AASEA Special Education Conference — June 8-9, 2020, Holiday Inn Airport, Little Rock To see a schedule of more AAEA events, go to theaaea.org and click on “Calendar.”

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The Arkansas Association of Elementary School Principals (AAESP) is sponsoring the “Aspiring Principals Workshop” at four separate regional locations around the state.

The Aspiring Principals Workshop is designed to provide an overview of the principalship to those individuals who are considering a career in Pre K-12 school administration. The primary purpose is to provide aspiring principals with an awareness of the comprehensive dimensions and unique characteristics of the job. Workshop participants will have the opportunity to explore the peaks and valleys of day to day life as principal, examine an affirm their own professional talents and interests, and develop a vision for their professional career planning.

LOCATIONS: FEBRUARY 12: Crowley's Ridge Education Service Cooperative 8:30 am to 3:00 pm 1606 Pine Grove Ln Harrisburg, AR 72432 (870) 578-5426

FEBRUARY 18: Childers Knapp Elementary School Springdale School District 8:30 am to 3:00 pm 2634 Oriole Street Springdale, AR 72764 479-750-8850

2020 Aspiring Principals Workshop Arkansas Association of

Elementary School Principals

February 12, 18, 19, & 20

FEBRUARY 19: Conway School District - Annex Building 8:00 am to 3:00 pm 1902 Hairston Street Conway, AR 72034 501-450-6634

FEBRUARY 20: Southwest Arkansas Education Service Cooperative 8:30 am to 3:00 pm 2502 South Main Street Hope, AR 71801 (870) 777-3076

Professional development credit will be given. Registration fee for the workshop is $55.00 and includes all workshop materials and refreshments.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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AGENDA 8:00 - 8:25

Registration

8:25 - 8:30

Welcome

8:30 - 9:00

Stacey’s Story - 2019 Arkansas Teacher of the Year - Stacey McAdoo

9:00 - 9:45

Rethinking Hiring Practices for a New Generation of Applicants -- Dr. Mark Gotcher

9:45 - 10:30 Hear About the Most Recent Licensure Updates - Melissa Jacks & Sandra Hurst 10:45 - 11:30 Extending the Reach of Excellent Teaching to All Students, Every Year - Karli Saracini 11:30 - 12:15 Lunch 12:15 - 1:00 If You Value Retention Then Retain Your Values - Gary Williams 1:00 - 1:45 Understanding the Effects of Secondary Trauma in the Retention of Teachers. - Charis Mian 1:45 - 2:30 Lafayette County High School: Meeting the Challenge of Recruitment and Retention by “Growing Their Own” through the Teacher Cadet Program - Teacher Cadet Program Lafayette County High School 2:30 - 3:15 Learn About a New Planning Tool that Provides a Process for Human Resource and Human Capital Improvement Planning Unique to Each School District - Mike Hernandez, Ed.D.

Conference Registration Fee: $105 Lodging: Wyndham Riverfront, North Little Rock

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

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Conference Fees:

$130 Member

$155 Non-Member

REGISTER NOW! Wednesday, March 4 8:00

Registration (Hallway 200)

9:00 - 11:00

Welcome and CASBO Class (No extra cost) - (Rooms 207-209) CASBO Elective Class SM402: Lead Your District’s Evolution Presenter: Judson Laipply Description: Everything changes. Not everyone evolves.

Learn how to communicate strategies and

reasoning, positioning and purpose, and most of all - how to effectively lead your district’s evolution.

11:00 - 12:00

Networking and Visit Exhibitors (Hall A)

12:00 - 1:30

Lunch Session (Hall A) Acknowledgements, SASBO Welcome, Update from Department of Elementary and Special Education 2020 Truett Goatcher AASBO Administrator of the Year & Diamond Award Presentations Guest Speaker: Judson Laipply

1:30 – 2:00 2:00 - 4:10

Visit with Exhibitors (Hall A) Breakout Sessions (8 different sessions) (Rooms 205, 207, 208, 209) (The Breakout Sessions will not count as a CASBO certification course.)

Workers Compensation SASBO Expert Exchange on Phishing Child Nutrition Programs

Fixed Assets - How to Fix Them!!

Chat Room-Come Ask the Experts!

Coding

Getting Ready For an Audit

Sales & Use Tax

Thursday, March 5 8:30 - 9:00

Registration (Hallway 200)

9:00 - 11:00

Updates from Employee Benefits Division and Arkansas Teacher Retirement System AASBO Business Session (Rooms 207-209) CASBO Initial Certification Recognition

11:00 - 11:30

Anita Murphree Scholarship & Door Prizes (Rooms 207-209)

11:30

Announcements and Adjourn conference

Post-Conference Session 12:00 - 2:00 CASBO Elective Class SF221: Special Education Finance (Rooms 207-209) Fee: $30 Members; $45 Non-Members (Box lunch provided for those who register for post-conference class through on-line registration) Description: A course to provide updates on the guidance and procedures of special education finance, budgets and specialized reports.

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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

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 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.

12:30 – 1:15 Lunch (will be provided) 1:15 – 3:15 Class: Basics of Building Systems - BBS204 Instructors: 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.

Registration is now open for both on-site and streaming. Go to the AAEA website (here) to sign up for these classes.

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-to-date 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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SAVE THE DATE! CASBO Spring Classes

April 16-17

Crowne Plaza Hotel

Little Rock, AR Classes to Be Offered CASBO Required Classes

Introduction to Plant Operations

Introduction to Food Service/Transportation

Basic Accounting Procedures*

CASBO Elective Classes

Best Practices in Payroll

Communicating Your Budget

Revenue - Collecting and Budgeting*

Classes will be offered onsite and live streaming.

*Classes eligible for CPR credit (must be onsite to receive CPE credit)

Registration Open Soon!

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Over 165 school districts are participating in the program in 2019, 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.

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High School Principal

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Director of School Plant Services

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Federal Programs Director/District Compliance

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Superintendent

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Superintendent

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Harrison School District

Assistant Principal

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Special Education Director

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High School Assistant Principal

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Director of Legal Affairs

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Assistant Elementary Principal

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