2018 New Charter School Application Cycle Presented by: APS Office of Autonomous Schools Lamont W. Browne, Ed.D., Executive Director Mackenzie Khan, Charter School Coordinator June 5, 2018 Every Student Shapes a Successful Future 1
Presentation Purpose Why is this topic on the board agenda? To apprise the Board of the APS New Charter Application Process To inform the Board of the Superintendent’s recommendation for each of the following charter school applications: Aurora Community School and Empower Community High School What are we asking the board to do with this information? The Board is asked to take the recommendations under consideration, and make a decision during the June 19 Board meeting How is this linked to the Strategic Plan, Vision, Mission, goals & core beliefs? The goal of our charter school application process is to ensure that only quality school choice options are approved to open in our community Every Student Shapes a Successful Future 2
Presentation Outline 1. Role of the Charter School Authorizer 2. Overview of the 2018 APS New Charter School Application Process 3. APS Charter School Application and Evaluation Rubric 4. 2018 Application Evaluations and Recommendations A. Aurora Community School B. Empower Community High School Every Student Shapes a Successful Future 3
Colorado State Statute Charter Schools Act [C.R.S. 22-30.5-107 (1.5)] requires the school district’s accountability committee to review charter school applications. Charter Schools Act [C.R.S. 22-30.5-107 (2.0)] states that the local board of education shall rule by resolution on the application for a charter school in a public hearing, upon reasonable public notice, within 90 days of receiving the application. Charter Schools Act [C.R.S. 22-30.5-107 (5.0)] states that a school district may unilaterally impose conditions on a charter applicant or on a charter school only through adoption of a resolution of the local board of education of the school district. Every Student Shapes a Successful Future 4
Colorado State Statute ( cont’d.) Charter Schools Act [22-30.5-106] The charter school application is a proposed agreement upon which the charter applicant and the chartering local board of education negotiate a charter contract. Lists all sections that should be included in the application, which is reflected in the APS Charter School Application template. Charter Schools Act [22-30.5-105 (3.0)(a)] If the state board finds that the local board's decision was contrary to the best interests of the pupils, school district, or community , the state board shall remand such decision to the local board of education with written instructions for reconsideration thereof. Every Student Shapes a Successful Future 5
Role of the Authorizer – NACSA Best Practices It is recommended that… “A quality authorizer implements a comprehensive application process that…follows fair, transparent procedures and rigorous criteria…” “A quality authorizer implements a charter application process that is open, well publicized, and transparent, and is organized around clear, realistic timelines.” “A quality authorizer rigorously evaluates each application through…a substantive in- person interview with the applicant group.” “A quality authorizer engages, for both written application reviews and applicant interviews, highly competent teams of internal and external evaluators with relevant educational, organizational (governance and management), financial, and legal expertise, as well as a thorough understanding of the essential principles of charter school autonomy and accountability.” -National Association of Charter School Authorizers, 12 Essential Practices, 2012 Every Student Shapes a Successful Future 6
2018 Process Timeline Office of Autonomous Schools conducts various trainings for all charter school February-March application review teams (DAAC, CSAC, IART). Charter school applicant submits letter of intent to apply 30 days prior to the application due date. February 8, 2018 Charter school applicant submits online and paper application by 4:30pm to March 9, 2018 the Office of Autonomous Schools. Within 15 days of receiving a charter school application, APS determines if the application is complete. All applicants receive a “Completeness Check” form from the Office of Autonomous Schools the same day of submission. If the March 23, 2018 charter school application is not complete, the district notifies the charter school within the 15 day period. The 90 day clock starts when the application has been determined to be complete. The charter school applicant has 15 days from date of notification (March 23) April 6, 2018 to provide the information required by district. Charter school application review teams (DAAC, CSAC, IART) receive charter April 9, 2018 applications and begin review process. Every Student Shapes a Successful Future 7
Process Timeline ( cont’d.) Applicants present to APS charter application review teams followed by applicant Mid April – Early May interviews. Within 48 hours of interview, Office of Autonomous Schools provides applicant varies with follow-up questions. varies Applicant has 7 days to respond to follow-up questions from interview in writing. Applicant presents to APS Board of Education. June 5, 2018 Office of Autonomous Schools presents Superintendent recommendations to the APS Board. Charter Schools Act [C.R.S. 22-30.5-107 (2.0)] states that the local board of education shall rule by resolution on the application for a charter school in a June 19, 2018 public hearing, upon reasonable public notice, within 90 days of receiving the application. 90 days after All negotiations between the charter school and local board of education on the APS Board of Education contract shall be concluded by, and all terms of contract agreed upon, no later approves a charter than 90 days after local board rules by resolution on the application for a charter application school. (by September 18, 2018) Every Student Shapes a Successful Future 8
2018 APS New Charter School Application Process Individualized reviewer trainings scheduled for evaluation of best practices for charter application reviews Meetings with applicants before application deadline to clarify outstanding questions regarding process to ensure quality submission Conflict of Interest disclosures for all applicant reviewers Unlimited technical assistance provided to all applicants Development and distribution of a survey for reviewers and charter applicant team members to provide feedback of the 2018 Application Process and suggestions for improvement Every Student Shapes a Successful Future 9
District Charter School Accountability Advisory Advisory Committee Committee (CSAC) (DAAC)* APS Internal APS Office of Application Autonomous Review Team Schools (OAS) (IART) Charter Application *Charter Schools Act [C.R.S. 22-30.5- 107 (1.5)] requires the school district’s accountability committee to review charter school applications. Every Student Shapes a Successful Future 10
Charter Application Reviewers OAS DAAC CSAC IART Executive Director APS Parent APS Planning Coordinator APS Legal Counsel Charter School Coordinator APS Executive Director, APS Director, Exceptional APS Controller School Leadership Student Services Director, Strategy & APS ESS Consultant APS Accountant APS Director, Nutrition Innovation Services Manager, Innovation School APS Program Manager, APS CLDE Consultant APS Director, Transportation Performance Teaching & Learning Project Manager Previous APS Board Member Charter School Director, K-6 APS Director, Employee Relations Community Member Charter School Director, K-12 APS Director, Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education Community Member Charter School Principal, K-8 Community Member Every Student Shapes a Successful Future 11
Charter Application Components EDUCATIONAL FINANCIAL • Vision & Mission • Goals, Objectives, & Pupil • Budget & Finance Performance • Facilities • Educational Program & Standards • Transportation • Serving Exceptional and • Food Service Educationally Disadvantaged • Employees Students • Insurance Coverage • Student Discipline, Expulsion, or • School Management Contracts Suspension • Plan for Evaluating Pupil Performance OPERATIONAL • Enrollment Policy and Outreach • Governance • Evidence of Support • Parents & Community Involvement • Dispute Resolution Process • Waivers Red Lettering: Essential Component Every Student Shapes a Successful Future 12
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