(a)

1. (1) Each public school in Arkansas shall develop, with appropriate staff and community participation, a school-level improvement plan.
2. (2) School improvement plans should be aligned with district goals.

3. (3) Components of the school improvement plan shall include:

   1. (A) Academic achievement and growth;
   2. (B) A literacy support plan;
   3. (C) Family and community engagement;
   4. (D) Health and wellness; and
   5. (E) Transitional opportunities for early childhood or postsecondary success including intentional planning of course offerings.
4. (4) The school-level improvement plans shall be approved by the local school board and posted to the district website under State-Required Information by August 1. (D/C)

(b)

1. (1) Each public school district board of directors shall systematically and, at least annually, explain its policies, programs, and goals to the community in a public meeting that provides opportunities for parents and other members of the community to ask questions and make suggestions concerning the school program pursuant to:

   1. (A) Arkansas law; or
   2. (B) Division of Elementary and Secondary Education rules.
2. (2) The report shall detail the progress of the district and schools toward accomplishing program goals, accreditation standards, and proposals to correct deficiencies.
3. (3) The report shall be made available to the public and the public shall be notified of the meeting.
4. (4) The most recent report shall be posted to the district website under State-Required Information by September 1. (D/C)