The annual report to the public from Badger Elementary School, Beebe AR for the start of the 2012 - 2013 School Year.

1. Badger Elementary
ANNUAL REPORT TO THE PUBLIC
OCTOBER 25, 2012

2. Mission Statement
 The mission of BADGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is
to create responsible individuals by building on
students’ strengths, weaknesses, and gifts. We
affirm all students can learn in their own style and
time frame. Building on prior knowledge and
building rapport with students are implemented as
essential practices. Excellence is expected from
teachers and students.

3. We are the building blocks of future high risers!

4. Vision Statement
 Badger Elementary believes that all students can learn
and develop to their highest potential by realizing and
celebrating their unique strengths, learning styles, and
gifts. We pledge to meet students where they are by
creating an environment which meets the individual
needs of students. This will be achieved by building and
activating prior knowledge, developing positive rapport
with students, providing interactive experiences and by
teaching all skills, not limited to academics. As an
educational team, we commit ourselves to innovation
and dedication as well as to high expectations of
ourselves and of our students, thus fostering a life-long
love of learning.

5. Core Beliefs
 Each child has strengths, weaknesses and gifts.
 We must meet students where they are academically and
experientially.
 All students can learn (in their own style and time frame).
 We must adapt our teaching to our students and build on
prior knowledge – make it fun and interactive
 We must do our best and expect our students’ best.
 We must teach all skills, not just academics, because
sometimes we are all they have.
 Students are people too. Building rapport with our students is
a must.

6. District Growth
 School funding is based on the three quarter average
enrollment from the previous school year. The three
quarter average enrollment for the 2011-12 school
year was 3,179. The current active enrollment in
APSCN is 3,180.
 Badger Elementary Enrollment is currently at 351
students which is up by 33 students from 2011.

7. Master Plan
 The District’s new master plan will be developed and
approved in February 2013.
 The current master plan has the following
committed projects listed:
 11-12 New Building at Middle School – in progress.
 12-13 High School 9-10 Cafeteria – We have three years to
begin this project.
 Planned Projects:
 12-13 Storm Shelter at Middle School – in progress.
 Wash bay at Transportation Department – completed.
 The other projects are listed as maintenance and will not be
funded by the Division of Facilities.

8. School Board Training
 All board members fulfilled their training
requirements for 2011-2012. New board members
are required to get nine hours and veteran board
members are required to get six hours annually.

9. Vending Machines
 The contract with Coca Cola is for five-years. The
Coke contract began in 2008 and will end in 2013.
During the length of the contract, the total received
will be approximately $106,750.00 with $1,500
annually for scholarship funds.

10. Athletic Expenditures
 The athletic expenditures in 2011-2012 were
$1,104,245.70. This includes everything coded to
athletics: Salaries, benefits, transportation, utilities,
and supplies.

11. Gifted and Talented Expenditures
 The amount required to be spent on the G/T
Program in 2011-2012 was $147,402.09. The gifted
and talented expenditures were $204,981.73.

12. Maintenance and Operations
Expenditures
 The amount required to be spent on M & O in 2011-
2012 was $1,768,825.04. The District expenditures
totaled $2,581,439.96.

13. Reporting
 The annual accreditation report, the Statement of
Assurances report, the G/T report, the Minority
Recruitment report, and the Equity Compliance
report will be submitted to the Arkansas Department
of Education for review by Monday, October 15.

14. Accreditation Status
 Beebe Early Childhood (Accredited)
 Beebe Elementary School (Accredited-Cited)
Counselor - ALP
 Badger Elementary School (Accredited)
 Beebe Middle School (Accredited - Cited) Teacher - ALP
 Beebe Junior High (Accredited-Cited) Special
Education Teacher - ALP
 Badger Academy (Accredited)
 Beebe High School (Accredited)

19. School Improvement Status
 Beebe Early Childhood – Achieving
 Beebe Elementary School – Achieving
 Badger Elementary School – Achieving
 Beebe Middle School – Needs Improvement
 Beebe Junior High School – Achieving
 Badger Academy – Achieving
 Beebe High School – Needs Improvement
(Appealing status, anticipate change to “Achieving” after appeal.)
 District – Achieving

20. Improvement Plans
 (ACSIP Plans) have been submitted for the 2012-
2013 school year. The priorities for the seven school
plans and the district plan include improvement in
the areas of mathematics, literacy, ELL, and
wellness.

21. Title I
 Funds are used to support Title I Programs in:
 Beebe Early Childhood
 Beebe Elementary
 Badger Elementary
 District/Pre-k

22. Title I
 These funds provide supplemental services to improve
student achievement in pre-kindergarten through grade
4. Students who are in need of extra help to reach grade
level academic standards are provided assistance by
federally funded, highly qualified teachers and highly
qualified instructional assistants. Title I funds also
provide additional professional development and
professional materials for teachers, student materials
and supplies, technology hardware and software for
students and teachers, after school tutoring, parent
involvement activities and materials, and assistance to
homeless students.

23. Title I
 Five percent (5%) of the total Title I budget has been set
aside to meet the requirement for professional
development activities.
 Funds were set aside for student welfare (homeless
students) as required by Title I guidelines.
 Districts that receive over $500,000.00 in Title I
allocations must designate 1% for parent involvement
activities. Of this year’s allocation ($624,897.00) 95% of
the 1% must be placed in the building budgets. The
district exceeded the required set aside amount placing
over 3% in parent involvement.

24. Title II-A
 Funds may be used district-wide. Funds provide
training to assist teachers and administrators in
becoming highly qualified, or to provide
supplemental training opportunities to further
enhance instructional practices.
 Teachers and administrators are encouraged to
pursue college coursework toward advanced degrees.
In return, employees receive tuition reimbursement
from Title II-A funds up to 10 successfully completed
courses.

25. Title II-A
 A district literacy specialist assists K-12 staff with
continuous and current literacy curriculum training
throughout the school year and during the summer.
 Title II-A funds are also used to recruit teachers for
our district, especially in high-need areas where
there are a limited numbers of applicants.

26. Programs at Badger Elementary
Parental involvement
 Watch D.O.G.S.
 VIBES
 Parent Involvement Committee
Community Involvement
 Rice Depot backpack program & clothes closet
 Community Advisory Committee
 Red Ribbon Week
 Canned-food drives
 Rachel’s Challenge
 Career Day
 Student Advisory Committee
Character Education
 Rachel’s Challenge
 Kindness & Compassion Club
 Character Kids award program

27. Badger Staff – High Risers!
 Three National Board Certification candidates
 Five teachers have obtained their Masters Degree
 Two teachers are pursuing their Masters Degree
 One doctoral candidate
 Two graduates of Arkansas Leadership Academy
Teacher Institute, two currently attending Arkansas
Leadership Academy Teacher Institute
 President of Arkansas Reading Association

28. Thank you for Coming!
BADGER ELEMENTARY
1201 WEST CENTER
BEEBE, AR 72012
501-882-5463