Office of Coordinated Support & Service
The goal of the Office of Coordinated Support and Service (OCSS) is to provide assistance to any school district for which the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has assumed administrative authority under the laws of the State of Arkansas, one that the State Board of Education has classified as a school district in Academic, Fiscal, or Facilities Distress, or a district identified for level 4 or 5 support as noted in Act 930 of 2017. The OCSS will coordinate support and service to the identified districts as directed by the Commissioner of Education. The OCSS will provide reports to the Department of Education and the State Board of Education.
Staff/Contact Information
Stacy Smith, OCSS Director, stacy.smith@ade.arkansas.gov
Jennifer Barbaree, Assistant State Superintendent, jennifer.barbaree@ade.arkansas.gov
John Hoy, Assistant State Superintendent, john.hoy@searkcoop.com
Dr. Eric Saunders, Assistant State Superintendent, eric.saunders@ade.arkansas.gov
Sheila Whitlow, Assistant State Superintendent, sheila.whitlow@ade.arkansas.gov
Ryan Burgess Leadership Development Coach, ryan.burgess@searkcoop.com
Crystal Green-Braswell, THRIVE Coach/Leadership Development Coach, cyrstal.green-braswell@searkcoop.com
Terri McCann, Leadership Development Coach, terri.mccann@searkcoop.com
Julie Amstutz, State Special Education Leadership Development Coach, julie.amstutz@searkcoop.com
Dr. Michael Watson, State Behavioral Coach, michael.watson@searkcoop.com
Jamie Reid, Fiscal Service Coordinator, donna.akdins@ade.arkansas.gov
Renee’ Holland, Executive Assistant, renee.holland@ade.arkansas.gov
Districts Served:
Earle School District
Helena-West Helena School District
Lee County School District
Marvell-Elaine School District
Pine Bluff School District
Principal Support Resources
Principal Support Powerpoint 3022021
Principal Support Powerpoint 3162021
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