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The mission of the Division of Equity and Pupil Services is to assist all students toward optimal health and personal, interpersonal, academic and career development in order that the student may become a contributing and productive member of society.  Each staff member within the Division is committed to serve as an advocate for all students to promote high expectations, equitable educational opportunities, safe and orderly environment and to provide assistance in creating and maintaining a positive school climate. The success of this mission is accomplished through effective coordination of home, school, and community.


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Our Major Goals

Coordinated Pupil Services programs encompass, at each educational level, the following goals and provide for the diversity of individual student needs:

1. Assist in the optimal health development of students.
2. Assist in the optimal personal development of students.
3. Assist in the optimal interpersonal development of students.
4. Assist in the optimal academic development of students.
5. Assist in the optimal career development of students.


Equity and Pupil Services Personnel provide case management for students referred for chronic absenteeism, and misbehavior. This office monitors, District-wide racial balance, attendance zones, system-wide withdrawals and appeals and ensures the implementation of the Code of Student Conduct.  Equity and Pupil Services assists in the resolution of disciplinary cases, attendance issues, adjustment issues and other inquiries of concern regarding student due process.

This office issues student permits and processes applications for home schooling.  It also collaborates with State, Regional, and County agencies regarding substance abuse issues, violence-related issues and student extra-curricular activities.

Equity and Pupil Services has jurisdiction over the policies and procedures related to student data. It provides interpretation of and direction to school system inquiries regarding the Family Education Rights & Privacy Act, student assignment records, policies and procedures, as well as dealing with custody issues. This office assures that court mandates, laws, regulations, and Board of Education policy is followed regarding student records.  Personnel work closely with registrars and school secretaries while also developing and revising Student Records Guidelines. The Office of Equity and Pupil Services provides in-service training for school system personnel in equity and student assignment related areas.


 Contact Information

Dr. Brenda Bowles
Assistant Superintendent for Equity and Pupil Services (501-490-6205)

Sherman Whitfield
Coordinator of Pupil Services (501-490-6297)

Carlethia Houston

Coordinator of Equity Initiatives (501-490-6304)

Michelle Oliver
Pupil Accounting Coordinator (501-490-6219)


Angie Holmes
Pupil Data Processor (501-490-6218)


Kathy Rogers, RN
Facilitator of Health Services (501-490-6302)

Tinessa Bryant
Equity and Pupil Services Specialist (501-490-6307)

Yolanda Richards
Secretary to the Assistant Superintendent for Equity and Pupil Services (501-490-6215)

 

Cheryl Clark

Health and Pupil Services Specialist (501-490-6273)


If you have other questions concerning this web page please contact our offices at 501-490-6219.
This page was last revised/updated on 08/31/2007.

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