December 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM - Charter Authorizing Panel
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I. Call to Order
Presenter:
Dr. Sonja Wright-McMurray, Chair
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II. Changes to Agenda
Presenter:
Dr. Sonja Wright-McMurray
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III. Action Agenda
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III.1. District Conversion Applications for Charter
Presenter:
Freddie Scott, Education Program Coordinator
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III.1.a. Little Rock School District Hall High School
Description:
The Little Rock School District submitted a proposal for Hall High School to become a district conversion charter, serving grades 9-12, beginning in the 2026-2027 school year.
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III.1.b. Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD) DRIVEN School of Opportunity
Description:
The PCSSD submitted a proposal for DRIVEN School of Opportunity to become a district conversion charter, serving grades 9-12, beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. DRIVEN has been a program at Robinson High School for seven years, and the district now requests charter conversion status for the program.
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III.2. Review of Landscape Analyses for Charters that Received an "F" Letter Grade
Presenter:
Dr. Darrell Smith, Assistant Commissioner
Description:
Assistant Commissioner Dr. Darrell Smith will lead a discussion of the accountability profiles created by charter staff and the current landscape documents submitted by charter leaders. Action may be taken by the Charter Authorizing Panel.
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III.2.a. Friendship Aspire Academy Network
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III.2.b. Future School of Fort Smith
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III.2.c. Garfield Scholars Academy
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III.2.d. Institute for the Creative Arts
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III.3. 2026 Charter Authorizing Panel Meeting Dates
Description:
The following third Thursdays of each month are recommended for 2026 Charter Authorizing Panel meeting dates:
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IV. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Freddie Scott, Education Program Coordinator
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IV.1. Minutes
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V. Public Comments
Presenter:
Dr. Darrell Smith, Assistant Commissioner
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VI. Adjournment
Presenter:
Dr. Sonja Wright-McMurray, Chair
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