As an observer walks into her classroom, geometry teacher Jamie Walker immediately tries to determine the observer’s personality by seeing if they smile or not. Mrs. Walker and every other teacher in the building were observed as part of the audit, which was conducted Nov. 12-16.

“I welcome other adults to come into the classroom to see what we’re doing,” said Mrs. Walker.

On Nov. 11 a team of ten auditors met with principal Danny Brackett to start the audit week. The auditors spent the week interviewing teachers, students, parents, observing classrooms, and looking for evidence that show the school is in compliance with the Arkansas Consolidated School Improvement Plan, ACSIP.

“I think this audit could help our school if we change it. If we  don’t, it won’t make much of a difference,” said senior Alexis Wike, who was interviewed early Monday morning of the audit week.

Junior Ashley Alston was also interviewed during the audit week. Alston was asked about her school activities and Advanced Placement classes.

“I told them about cheer, AP calculus, AP chemistry, AP literature and composition, and National Honor Society,” said Alston. “I think they will see people involved in the school.”

The auditors tried to observe each classroom once and were required to interview 10 percent of parents and 20 percent of the student body.

“We talk to the students because they provide great information,” said auditor Aaron Hosman. “We are obligated to let the school know what the students feel about coming to school.”

Mr. Hosman is a retired superintendent with 30 years of experience in education. He had to apply to be an auditor and go through extensive training.

“I have always been interested in school improvement,” said Mr. Hosman.

The last night of the audit there was a meeting held by the lead auditor. During the meeting the lead auditor gave the attendants a vague overview of how the audit went.

“First, he said we presented some unique challenges, mainly the size of the school,” said AP literature and composition teacher Amy Johnson. “Second, he said that after the first day, they go back to the hotel and they typically see recommendations they will have to give, and for us they didn’t.”

Presently, the results of the audit are unknown and will not be in until 4-10 weeks after the audit took place. Many believe this audit will benefit our school.

“The audit is going to give me and our school a good evaluation on how to make Har-Ber a better place for teachers and students,” said Mrs. Walker.