Jonesboro Public Schools

Annual Report to the Public

2018-2019Dr. Kim Wilbanks, Superintendent

Jonesboro Public Schools

The Jonesboro School district is recognized as a fully accredited district by the Arkansas Department of Education and by AdvancEd Accrediting

organization. JPS often exceeds the academic standards, expected outcomes, and content standards required by the ADE.

School Status School Status

Jonesboro Kindergarten

Accredited Visual Performing Arts Elementary

Accredited

International Studies Elementary

Accredited Annie Camp Jr. High

Accredited

MicroSociety Elementary

Accredited MacArthur Jr. High Accredited

Math Science Elementary

Accredited Academies at Jonesboro High

Accredited

HWES Elementary Accredited Jonesboro Pre K Level 3 Licensed

Jonesboro Public SchoolsMission

Excellence is our standard… not our goal… for all students.

VisionJonesboro Public Schools is committed to setting the standard for

excellence, leadership, and innovation while providing opportunities that develop future-focused students.

VALUESRelationships

Foster positive interactions which build trust by caring for, valuing, and respecting each individual.

 Collaboration

Giving everyone a voice through collective responsibility. 

Excellence Always striving to be better by demanding high expectations.

 Innovation

Continually seeking new ways to achieve excellence.

Jonesboro Public Schools

Board of Education

Chris Harrell, President

Dr. Charles Coleman, Vice President

Joe Sheppard, Secretary

Kara Mayfield, Disbursing Officer

Dr. Archie Ryan

Tim Stewart

Ashleigh Givens

Jonesboro Public SchoolsEnrollment

JPS Pre K – 6 Campuses

Jonesboro Pre-K

Jonesboro Kindergarten

InternationalStudies Magnet

MicroSocietyMagnet

HWES Magnet

Math & ScienceMagnet

Visual & Performing Arts Magnet

JonesboroPre-K North

JPS Junior High Schools,The Academies at JHS,

SUCCESS & NEACTC

Annie CampJunior High

The Academies atJonesboro High School

Douglas MacArthurJunior High

SUCCESSAchievement Academy

Northeast ArkansasCareer & Technical Center

JPS Fast Facts

• 6,519 Students K – 12 • 279 Pre-K Students

• 781 Northeast Arkansas Career

and Technical Center Students

• 13 School Campuses

• 790 Employees

• 511 Licensed

• 279 Classified

• 64 buses running 176 routes

daily transporting 3200 students

LiteracyACT Aspire

Percent Proficient by Grade and Subject* denotes close to or exceeding the national readiness level

Grade Level English Reading

3rd Grade 64* 31

4th Grade 56 28

5th Grade 64* 31*

6th Grade 67* 36*

7th Grade 67* 34

8th Grade 62 43*

9th Grade 49 38*

10th Grade 49 30

Math and ScienceACT Aspire

Percent Proficient by Grade and Subject*denotes close to or exceeding the national readiness level

Grade Level Math Science

3rd Grade 50* 30*

4th Grade 36 26

5th Grade 43* 32*

6th Grade 47 34*

7th Grade 36* 30*

8th Grade 40* 33*

9th Grade 28 29

10th Grade 23 23

Jonesboro Public Schools

• Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), including Response to Intervention teams, focus on data analysis and progress monitoring to improve individual student performance

• ACT Aspire interim assessments used to monitor student progress• Small group and individual tutoring provided for struggling students• Instructional Facilitators support literacy and math instruction and

integration of technology• Professional development based on professional growth plans and building

initiatives improves content knowledge, instructional strategies, and data-driven decision making

• Technology resources integrated in instruction • Continuum of individualized instruction and student choice from PreK

through the Academies

Jonesboro Public Schools

Gifted/AP Program

Number of Identified Gifted/Talented Students 853

Number of Students Taking AP Courses 372

Number of AP Exams Administered 661

Number of Students Scoring 3, 4 and 5 158

Number of Exams with a 3, 4 or 5 204

Number of Students Identified as AP Scholars 39

Number of AP Subjects Offered 17

ACT Average Score 17.4

JPS Construction Completed

<Project Name: International Studies

6 classroom Addition W/Storm Shelter Cost: $1,7839,000

Project Name: MacArthur Roof Project> Cost: $325,000

< Project Name: NEATC Welding ShopCost: $294,075.00

Project Name: District LED Upgrade> Cost: $ 971,785

<Project Name: Project Name: 3 LED Signs Cost: $78,431

Project Name: Pre-K Playground> Cost: $196,300

JPS Teaching Staff

• Percent with Bachelor’s Degree – 47%

• Percent with Master’s Degree – 45%

• Percent with Advanced Degree – 8%

• Nationally Board Certified Teachers – 8%

JPS Academics• JHS Class of 2018 had 102 Honor Graduates.

• JHS had 3 National Merit finalists in 2018

• JHS had 372 AP Students

• 76 Arkansas Scholars

• 17 Students with 30+ ACT

• JHS had 15 students attending Boys and Girls State this past summer.

• JHS had 2 students attend Arkansas Governor’s School

• JHS has 7 Governor’s Distinguished Scholars.

• All JPS Schools have full accreditation by Arkansas and AdvanEd.

• JHS had 6 Concurrent credit courses available through ASU.

• JHS was recognized by the Siemen’s Foundation for their AP Program.

Beyond the ClassroomArt

• Regional Scholastic Art Competition: 1 Gold Key, 1 Silver Keys & 3 Honorable Mentions

• 1st Place in the 1st Congressional Art Competition; Artwork will be hung in Representative Crawford’s Office

Band

• JHS Band seniors earned $949,000 worth of scholarships

• Region V All Region Jazz Band: 14 earned positions, 3 1st Chairs & 8 All State Jazz Audition Qualifiers

• Region V All Region Concert Band: 43 earned positions, 3 alternates, 30 All-State Qualifiers, 4 1st Chairs

• All-State Bands: 15 students earned, 19 positions, 1 1st chair

• Jonesboro Symphonic Winds/Concert Winds earned Superior Ratings from all judges both on stage and in sight-reading

• Redskin Marching Classic: Class 4A first division rating

• West Memphis Marching Classic: 1st division rating

• Forrest City Marching Invitational: First Division Band

• Arkansas Open Marching Championship: 1st Division Rating

Choir

• 26 students made All Region Choir

• 2 students made All State Choir

• 16 Memphis Honor Choir Members

• Over $25,000 in vocal scholarships earned

Drama/Debate/Forensics

• Superior and State Showcase at State One Act Festival

• 4 National Theatre Qualifiers (Monologue, Solo Musical, Scenic Design, Costume Design)

• One Act was 2nd place overall at state

• 3 All State Cast and 1 All State Crew

• 29 Forensics and Debate State Qualifiers

• 3 State Titles (Dramatic Interpretation, Program Oral Interpretation, Novice Public Forum Debate)

• Superior Rating on one-act entry and was selected for State Showcase

JPS Athletics

• 6A State Championships in Boys Golf, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Dance, Boys Tennis and Girls Tennis.

• 6A East Conference Champions in Boys Golf, Boys Tennis, Girls Tennis, Boys Soccer, Boys & Girls Tennis Doubles, Boys Basketball

• JHS Dance wins State Academic Award for 2016-17, 8th straight year

• JHS Volleyball wins the AM VB Coaches Academic Award for the 25th straight year –

One of only 2 schools in US.

• JHS Dance wins Academic State Champions 6 years in a row• JHS Wins 6A East All Sports Award

• Matt Williams is named ArBCA Assistant Coach of the year.• Wes Swift named BUTS Coach of the Year.• Blake Mackey named 6A Coach of the Year for Boys Track.• C.C. Smith named 6A Coach of the Year for Girls Track.• Jodi Christenberry wins BUTS Coach of the Year award.• Justin Cook selected as 5A/6A Blend Coach of Year award.• David Daniel named 6A Athletic Director of the year.• Blake Mackey named All ARK Preps – Golf Coach of the Year

The Academies at JHS Class of 2018

The JHS Class of 2018 was offered over $7,400,000.00in scholarships from 30 colleges & universities!

Jonesboro Board of Education Training Hours

Board Member Term Expires Total Hours

Mr. Chris Harrell 2019 54.75

Dr. Charles Coleman 2022 120.50

Mr. Joe Sheppard 2021 69.00

Ms. Kara Mayfield 2021 70.25

Dr. Archie Ryan 2020 50.50

Mr. Tim Stewart 2023 17.00

Ms. Ashleigh Givens 2023 6.00

Federal Funds2018-2019

FUND BUDGET

Title I - Low-Income Students $ 3,661,764.39

Title II - Improvement of Instruction $ 288,837.27

Title III - English Language Learners

$ 32,308.07

Expenditures by Fund Source2017-2018

Operating $40,415,873 54%

State & Local 11,774,649 16%

Building 3,083,369 4%

Debt Service 2,681,020 3%

Federal 7,109,835 10%

Food Service 5,234,397 7%

SUCCESS 2,025,986 3%

Juvenile Detention Center 410,037 1%

NEA Career & Technical Center 1,804,899 2%

TOTAL $74,540,065 100%

Budget by Fund Source2018-2019

Operating $42,399,287 56%

State & Local 11,262,575 15%

Building 2,129,106 3%

Debt Service 2,696,521 4%

Federal 7,047,878 9%

Food Service 5,444,952 7%

SUCCESS 2,137,450 3%

Juvenile Detention Center

499,512 1%

NEA Career & Technical Center

1,788,652 2%

TOTAL $75,405,933 100%

General Fund by Objective2018-2019

Salaries/Benefits $35,470,475 83.7%

Purchased Services 3,637,262 8.6%

Supplies 3,053,562 7.2%

Equipment 172,068 .4%

Dues & Fees 65,920 .1%

TOTAL 42,399,287 100%

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