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 has been classified by the State Board of Education 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 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
Sheila Whitlow, Assistant State Superintendent, sheila.whitlow@ade.arkansas.gov
Rocci Malone, Leadership Developmenet Coach, rocci.malone@searkcoop.com
Brent Miller, Leadership Development Coach, brent.miller@searkcoop.com
Julie Amsutz, State Special Education Leadership Development Coach, julie.amstutz@searkcoop.com
Dr. Michael Watson, State Behavioral Coach, michael.watson@searkcoop.com
Donna Adkins, Fiscal Service Coordinator, donna.akdins@ade.arkansas.gov
Renee’ Holland, Executive Assistant, renee.holland@ade.arkansas.gov
Principal Support Resources
Principal Support Powerpoint 3022021
Principal Support Powerpoint 3162021
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