NOTICES
Arkansas Connections Academy State-Required Information
As a public charter school, Arkansas Connections Academy is committed to meeting the State of Arkansas' rigorous standards. Listed below are documents that support our commitment for academic achievement and accountability.
2024–2025 School Year
- School Calendar
- Minutes of Regular and Special Board Meetings
- School Handbook Supplement (Includes Bullying, Student Attendance, and Student Discipline Policies)
- Salary Schedules for All Employees
- Annual School District Statistical Report
- District Parent and Family Engagement Policy
- School Parent and Family Engagement Policy
- Local and State Revenue Sources
- Financial Breakdown of Monthly Expenses
- Salary and Benefit Expenditure Data
- District Budget for the Current Year (draft)
- Legal Balance Report
- Minority Recruitment and Retention Plan
- School Improvement Plan
- Comprehensive School Counseling Plan
- Licensed and Classified Personnel Policies
- Statement of Assurance
- Preliminary State Aid Notice
- Certified Salary Schedule
- Strategic Plan for 2024-25
- Vaccination Report
Dyslexia Intervention Program Report
During the 2023-2024 school year, Arkansas Connections Academy used the evidenced-based Phonics First Dyslexia Intervention Program in small group intervention to address the deficit areas of students identified as exhibiting the characteristics of dyslexia.
Number of Students Who Received Dyslexia Intervention
During the 2023-20224 school year,116 students attending Arkansas Connections Academy received dyslexia intervention services from a trained dyslexia interventionist.
Total Number of Students Identified as Exhibiting the Characteristics of Dyslexia
During the 2023-2024 school year,133 students attending Arkansas Connections Academy were identified as exhibiting the characteristics of dyslexia.
School Report Card
Health and Safety Plan and Use of ARP Funds
The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act requires each local education agency (LEA) that receives funding under the ARP Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund to develop and make publicly available on the LEA’s website a Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan, hereinafter referred to as a Health and Safety Plan. This plan was reviewed and approved at the July 20, 2021 Board Meeting. In addition, LEAs must post their Use of Funds plan for ARP funds. If you have questions or comments, please contact Nicole Stephens, School Leader at (501)239-4712 or nstephens@arca.connectionsacademy.org.
Title IX Coordinator
Erin Lieblong
539-819-0274