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ANSAA
Annual Report Letter 2007
 ARKANSAS
NONPUBLIC SCHOOL ACCREDITING ASSOCIATION, INC.
August 13, 2007
To: ANSAA Accredited and Associate Member Schools
From: Beverly Gray, ANSAA Executive Director
On
behalf of the ANSAA Board of Directors, I welcome you to the 2007-2008 school
year. We are pleased to have you as part of our association and we look
forward to assisting you in maintaining your school’s excellence in education
by adhering to professional standards through the evaluation and accreditation
process.
ANSAA Board Meeting June 6, 2007 / Summary
 | The ANSAA Annual
Financial Review Form (new form for 2007-2008) can be used in place of
a school audit to meet the annual statement of financial practices required
by ANSAA Standard *10.3 due by September 15th of each school
year. The financial review is to be completed by an independent CPA who is
not an employee, or a spouse of an employee of the school or church
community. If an annual audit has been completed for the year just check yes
on the annual report form for Standard *10.3, if not, complete the ANSAA
Annual Financial Review Form and mail it in with the 2007-2008 annual report
due September 15. |
| ANSAA Board Accreditation Renewal Reviews, June
2007: Abundant Life School, Dr. Russell Eudy,
Superintendent, Sherwood / LR Christian Academy, Dr. Gary Arnold , Head of
School, Little Rock / Conway Christian School, Gloria Gwatney- Massey, Head
Admin., Conway, |
| Distance Learning Center |
Beverly Gray met with Michael Lar,
DLC Coordinator, toured facilities and discussed the possibility of private
schools tapping into the program on a more frequent basis. The board discussed
the Arkansas Distance Learning Development
Program focus areas and the rules and
regulations for using the AR Distance Learning Program.
| Review of NFNSSAA Annual Conference / St. Louis MO.
/ March 30, 2007 |
Minnesota, Wisconsin, Arkansas, Missouri, and
Michigan (ANSAA .com / Educational Link)
A.
Phone conference with Tim Dwyer, Associate Executive
Director, NCEA Department of Chief Administrators of Catholic Education: 1)
concern that the
www.napcis.org (NAPCIS / National
Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools) could be interpreted
as the Catholic version of the National programs from accreditation, 2)
thoughts on establishing a national Catholic accrediting association through
the NCEA, 3) discussion on how NCEA could assist
NFNSSAA in attracting more state accrediting associations, 4) discussion on
marketing strategies to increase school enrollment, 5) discussion of trends in
education over the next 5-7 years.
B.
Other Agenda Items:
comparison of executive directors’ job
descriptions, levels of involvement with Islamic schools, Federal
requirement for school wellness policies, distance learning, criteria for
associate membership, and self-study instruments.
| Approved Agenda for
Annual Meeting, November 13, 2007/ 8:00 to 3:00 |
Keynote Speaker,
LT. Col. David Grossman, “Lesson from Jonesboro, Littleton, and
Vietnam: How Kids are Learning to Kill and Learning to Like
It.”
Afternoon Speakers: Martha
Adcock “The 2007 Legislative Session”
Michael Lar “AR.
Distance Learning Programs & Electronic Sources
for Staff
Development”
| ANSAA Annual Report Forms / New for Associate
Members – The form addresses the ANSAA starred standards and member
schools will be asked to write a narrative regarding they progress in
reaching candidacy status. |
| ANSAA Board Positions 4, 5, 6, and 3 |
Harrell Austin was re-elected
to board position # 4, 2007-2010
Ellis Arnold was re-elected to
board position # 5, 2007-2010
Sharon Blentlinger was
re-elected to board position # 6, 2007-2010
The board is receiving applications for
Position #3
| Catholic School Leadership Program Certificate |
The board recommended that the
Office of Catholic Schools issue the certificate to those who complete the 18
hours of leadership classes from the University of Dallas upon receipt of an
official transcript and maintain the record at the Office of Catholic Schools.
Catholic School Leadership Program certificate will be accepted for the
requirements of ANSAA Standard 3.3.
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ANSAA Fee Structure
Nora Yates appointed a board
committee to study the membership fee structure for ANSAA schools. The
committee will bring suggestions to the August board meeting.
| ANSAA Committee Recommendation for Associate
Membership |
Board approved the following
criteria for associate membership:
1.
Policy Manual Article V, page 4, change to read: “There shall be three
categories of membership, accredited membership, non accredited associate
membership, and candidate membership”.
2.
Change the name from Associate Member to Non Accredited Associate
Member.
3.
Add a statement, on the membership application, which will be signed by
the school administration concerning the use of the ANSAA name. i.e., “ In
using the ANSAA name in relation to the school’s membership, the term Non
Accredited Associate Member will be used in all school publications i.e.
website, advertisements, and any other written materials.”
4.
All schools must be non-profit, 501 (C) (3)
5.
All schools must be a complete unit as defined by ANSAA: Elementary
K-5, K-6, K-8; Middle 5-9, 6-8; High School 7-12, 9-12 or 10-12.
6.
Schools must be established at least one year before applying for Non
Accredited Associate Membership
7.
Schools may remain as Non Accredited Associate Members for an
indefinite time.
8.
Non Accredited Associate Members who file to become Candidate Members
have three years to complete the accreditation process. Schools that fail to
complete the accreditation process within the three year candidacy process
will have their membership status reviewed by the ANSAA executive board.
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ANSAA Board Meetings Dates for 2007-08
Monday, August 27, 2007
Pulaski Academy, LR / Ellis Arnold
Monday, November 12, 2007
St. Johns Center, LR / Vernell Bowen
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Annual Meeting, St. John’s Center, LR
Monday, March 3,
2008 Anthony School, LR / Sharon Morgan
Monday, June 9,
2008 ANSAA Office, LR, Beverly Gray
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AR Activities Association Update
Update on AR Activities Association (AAA) / August
July 31, 2007:
The Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) Annual
Meeting of the Governing Board was held July 31, 2007 in Little Rock. The
focus of the meeting was to consider twelve proposals to amend the AAA
Constitution and Bylaws. The following information is a list of the
proposals and the voting results. For more information, go to ANSAA.com
(sidebar News and Events) the AAA website (ahsaa.org) can be accessed
through the ANSAA website educational links.
Proposal No. 1 / Classification Exceptions
Passed
Proposal No. 3 / Sportsmanship Manual
Passed
Proposal No. 4 / Foreign Student Eligibility
Passed
Proposal No. 5 / Foreign Student Residency
Passed
Proposal No. 6 / Cheer & Dance Regulations
Passed
Proposal No. 7 / Athletic Dead Period
Passed
Proposal No. 8 / Spring Football Practice
Passed
Proposal No. 10 / Basketball & Softball
Championships Passed
Proposal No. 11 / Tied Conference Soccer Games/
Passed
Proposal No. 12 / Soccer Sportsmanship Timing
Rule Passed
Proposal No. 2 / Football Benefit Games
Failed
Proposal No. 9 / 7A – 6A Spring FB Practice
Failed
Also check the
following AAA information on ANSAA.com (news & events)
| Residence and
Transfer Rules Modifications Effective July 1, 2008 |
|
Tuition and Financial Aid Procedures |
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Financial Aid for Non Public School Athletes Annual Reporting Form
(Grades 7-12). |
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Welcome to New School Administrators for the
2007-2008 School Year
There will be an ANSAA Orientation Meeting for
new administrators September 6, 2007 / 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. / St.
John’s Center Little Rock; to review report forms and ANSAA Standards.
Community Christian School,
Russellville Anice Tedford, Administrator
Grace Christian Academy, Monticello
Craig Wascom, Head of School
Immaculate Conception, North Little Rock
Diane Wolfe, Principal
Little Rock Christian Academy, LR
Dr. Gary Arnold, Head of School
St. John, Russellville
Carla Takach,
Principal
St. Paul, Pocahontas
Karla Thielemier,
Principal
St. Peter, Pine Bluff
Carol Ann Beeman,
Principal
Subiaco Academy, Subiaco
Roy Goetz, Interim Principal
Trinity Junior/Senior High, Fort Smith
Chandler Doss, Principal
Union Christian Academy, Ft. Smith
Dr. Ralph Spencer, Superintendent |
Congratulations to ANSAA Accredited
Schools
Initial Accreditation
Conway Christian School, Conway
Gloria Gwatney-Massey, Head Administrator
Accreditation Renewals
Abundant Life School, Sherwood
Dr. Russell Eudy, Superintendent
Blessed Sacrament, Jonesboro
Lee Ann Graddy, Principal
Catholic High School for Boys, Little Rock
Steve Straessle, Principal
Little Rock Christian Academy, Little Rock
Dr. Gary Arnold, Head of School
St. Joseph’s,
Fayetteville Ann Finch,
Principal
St. Vincent de Paul,
Rogers Kristine Grelle, Principal |
ANSAA Candidate Status Schools & Site
Visit Dates for 2007-2008
ANSAA Renewals:
Cathedral School, LR,
(K-5) Diane Brownlee, Head of School
March 9-12, 2008
Immaculate Heart of
Mary, NLR, (K-8) Sister Carolyn Zionce, Principal
Feb. 24-17, 2008
St. Theresa, LR,
(K-8) Marguerite Olberts, Principal
Dec. 2-5, 2007
Trinity Jr. High, Ft.
Smith (7-9)
Chandler Doss, Principal
April 20-23, 2008
Central AR Christian,
NLR, (K-12) Dr. Carter Lambert,
President Jan. 27-30, 2008
Dual Accreditations Renewals:
Lutheran High School,
LR (9-12), NLSA Mary Kathryn Stein, Principal
Oct. 10-12, 2007
Subiaco Academy,
Subiaco (9-12), ISACS Dc. Roy Goetz, Interim Principal
Oct. 28-31, 2007
Initial
Dual Accreditation:
The New School (K-7),
ISACS Bill Mandrell, Director
Spring 2008
We are in the process of forming teams for the
above scheduled schools. If you or any member of your staff would like to
be considered as a team member, please contact the ANSAA office. |
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ANSAA Annual Report
Forms Can be Accessed on ANSAA.Com
All forms for the 2007-08 ANSAA Annual Reports are listed on the
ANSAA.com with detailed instructions. Contact the ANSAA office
(501-803-3888) if you need assistance with the forms or if you would
prefer to have the forms mailed to your school. All forms have a set
format with some deletions and additions. Please do not alter the forms to
fit a different format.
ANSAA Forms, Reports, and Dues must be mailed to
the ANSAA office by September 15
Mail all forms and information listed on the
Annual Report Checklist for 2007-08
by the September 15, 2007 deadline to: Beverly Gray, ANSAA Executive
Director, 48 Norfork Drive, Maumelle, AR 72113. If the forms are sent
after the September 15th deadline, include a late fee of $100.
ANSAA Accredited School Forms & Reports
Non Accredited Associate Member Forms
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ANSAA Annual Membership Dues / Make Checks Payable
to ANSAA
All fees may be combined in one
check
Accredited School Elementary -
$400
Accredited School Secondary -
$400
Associate School - $250
Registration Fee for Annual Meeting $25 per person
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Helpful Reminders for Submitting Annual Reports:
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Annual Report
A list of the Major
Recommendations from the school’s last accreditation site visit must be
sent in each year along with a current progress report stating how the
school is addressing the recommendations.
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ANSAA Policy Manual
The
ANSAA Policy Manual was revised in 2005. The Annual Report Forms
(Elementary and Secondary) reflect the changes made in the 2005 Policy
Manual Edition.
Deficiency Plans
Accredited schools must give an annual update on any approved
deficiency plan. This updated plan must also include an updated
action plan. Any new request for deficiency plans must be reviewed
with the executive director before submitting for board approval.
E-Mail Addresses
Most
information from the ANSAA office to the school administrators will be
sent by e-mail. On the Membership Application form indicate the school
e-mail address that you want listed in the ANSAA Directory. Under Chief
Administrator on the same form, indicate where you want to receive your
personal ANSAA information and include any other school administrators’
e-mail addresses that need to receive ANSAA information.
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ANSAA Website
The ANSAA website is a
good resource tool and is constantly being updated with information. If
you have misplaced any ANSAA mailings or news articles, check the
ANSAA.com website.
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If you need any assistance during the school year, please
do not hesitate to call. It is a pleasure to work with you and I appreciate
your help, suggestions, and expertise while serving on ANSAA accreditation
teams. You have done an outstanding job in assisting and guiding our schools
with continuous school improvement.
Special thanks to the talented and committed ANSAA Board
members who have given many hours of service to ensure the quality of the
accreditation process for nonpublic schools in Arkansas.
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May your school year be filled with blessings!
Beverly Gray, ANSAA Executive Director
48 Norfork Drive, Maumelle, AR 72113
(501) 803-3888
bevgray@sbcglobal.net
ANSAA.com
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