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The Board regularly meets monthly on the second Monday of each month, or as necessary. Board meeting notices are posted at least 24 hours in advance on this webpage. The agenda and related materials for a particular meeting may be accessed by clicking on “Notice, Agenda, and Materials” underneath the meeting date. The Board meeting notices are also posted on the north facing exterior door of the Board's office, which is located in Phoenix at 1616 W. Adams Street, Suite 170.

A summary of the meeting motions, as well as a recording of the meetings will be available within three business days of the completion of the meeting.

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Meeting minutes for meetings held prior to January 2011 may be accessed by clicking on the “Approved Minutes” for the applicable meeting date.

Regular Session - January 13, 2020

Meeting Summary

Notice, Agenda, and Materials

ARIZONA STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS

MEETING LOCATION:

1535 WEST JEFFERSON STREET

PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85007

The Board’s meeting room is located on the first floor of the Arizona Department of Education’s

building. Available parking in the garage located on 15th Avenue, south of Jefferson Street.

Monday, January 13, 2020

Regular Session

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA

A. Pledge of Allegiance

B. Moment of Silence

C. Roll Call

D. Superintendent’s Report - Update on current events and/or activities of the Department of Education

E. Executive Director’s Report

General Update
Status of Board actions and legal matters

F. Call to the Public - This is the time for the public to comment. Members of the Board may not discuss items that are not specifically identified on the agenda. Therefore, pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.01(H), action taken as a result of public comment will be limited to directing staff to study the matter, responding to any criticism, or scheduling the matter for further consideration and decision at a later date.

G. Charter Amendment - Discussion and possible action on amendment requests from the following charter holder:

EAGLE College Prep-Maryvale, LLC—New School and Enrollment Cap Increase

H. Replication Application - Discussion and possible action on the replication application package from the following charter holder:

American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. South Ridge High School

I. Charter Renewal - Discussion and possible action on renewal application package from the following charter holder:

Concordia Charter School

J. Compliance Matters

The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that Vision Charter School, Inc. is in breach of one or more provisions of its charter contract, and/or federal, state, or local laws regarding its failure to timely submit the fiscal year 2019 Classroom Site Project Narrative Results Summary report in accordance with A.R.S. § 15-977(J). If the Board determines that a breach may have occurred, the Board may take action as it deems appropriate or necessary under state law, which may include withholding up to 10% of the monthly apportionment of state aid and requiring a corrective action plan pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-185(H) and A.A.C. R7-5-601(D).
The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists Vision Charter School, Inc. is in breach of one or more provisions of its charter contract, and/or federal, state, or local laws regarding its failure to timely submit the fiscal year 2019 School-Level Reporting form required under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act. If the Board determines that a breach may have occurred, the Board may take action as it deems appropriate or necessary under state law, which may include withholding up to 10% of the monthly apportionment of state aid and requiring a corrective action plan pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-185(H) and A.A.C. R7-5-601(D).
The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that Vision Charter School, Inc. continues to breach one or more provisions of its charter contract and state law regarding its failure to timely submit the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019 annual financial audit in accordance with A.R.S. § 15-183(E)(6). If the Board determines that a breach remains, the Board may take action as it deems appropriate or necessary under state law. A.R.S. § 15-183(R) and A.A.C. R7-5-601(D).

K. Election of Officers

L. Summary of Current Events, Future Meeting Dates and Items for Future Agendas - The executive director, presiding officer or a member of the Board may present a brief summary of current events pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02(K) and may discuss future meeting dates and direct staff to place matters on a future agenda. The Board will not discuss or take action on any current event summary.

M. Adjournment

Regular Session - February 10, 2020

Meeting Summary

Notice, Agenda, and Materials

ARIZONA STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS

MEETING LOCATION:

1535 WEST JEFFERSON STREET

PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85007

The Board’s meeting room is located on the first floor of the Arizona Department of Education’s

building. Available parking in the garage located on 15th Avenue, south of Jefferson Street.

Monday, February 10, 2020

Regular Session

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA - *REVISED

A. Pledge of Allegiance

B. Moment of Silence

C. Roll Call

D. Superintendent’s Report—Update on current events and/or activities of the Department of Education

E. Executive Director’s Report

Status of Board actions and legal matters
1. Update on Vision Charter School, Inc.
Update on Arts Academy of Scottsdale
Update to the complaint process

G. Consent Agenda - All items on this agenda will be considered by a single motion with no discussion, unless requested otherwise by a board member.

Discussion and possible action on proposed revisions to the Letter Grade consent agreement used in the procedural steps for restoring or revoking charters that operate charter schools that have been assigned an FY 2019 letter grade of “F” by the Arizona Department of Education.
Charter Amendments - Discussion and possible action on amendment requests from the following charter holders:
1. Eastpointe High School, Inc. - Charter Holder Governance Request
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
2. Great Hearts Academies – Charter Holder Governance Requests

G.2.b.iv.1. Anthem Preparatory Academy

G.2.b.iv.2. Archway Classical Academy Arete

G.2.b.iv.3. Archway Classical Academy Chandler

G.2.b.iv.4. Archway Classical Academy Cicero

G.2.b.iv.5. Archway Classical Academy Glendale

G.2.b.iv.6. Archway Classical Academy Lincoln

G.2.b.iv.7. Archway Classical Academy North Phoenix

G.2.b.iv.8. Archway Classical Academy Scottsdale

G.2.b.iv.9. Archway Classical Academy Trivium East

G.2.b.iv.10. Archway Classical Academy Trivium West

G.2.b.iv.11. Archway Classical Academy Veritas

G.2.b.iv.12. Arete Preparatory Academy

G.2.b.iv.13. Chandler Preparatory Academy

G.2.b.iv.14.Cicero Preparatory Academy

G.2.b.iv.15. Glendale Preparatory Academy

G.2.b.iv.16. Lincoln Preparatory Academy

G.2.b.iv.17. Maryvale Preparatory Academy

G.2.b.iv.18. North Phoenix Preparatory Academy

G.2.b.iv.19. Scottsdale Preparatory Academy

G.2.b.iv.20. Trivium Preparatory Academy

G.2.b.iv.21. Veritas Preparatory Academy

H. Charter Amendments - Discussion and possible action on amendment requests from the following charter holder:

BASIS Charter Schools, Inc. (Entity ID 549803) - Adding Grade Levels and Enrollment Cap Increase
Edkey, Inc. dba Sequoia Choice Schools - School Specific Change in Grades and School Location

I. Compliance Matters

Consideration to approve the proposed Consent Agreement for Victory High School, Inc. based on the charter holder not meeting the Board’s operational performance expectations and as discussed at the September 9, 2019 meeting.
The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that Lifelong Learning Research Institute, Inc. (Entity ID: 79926) is in breach of one or more provisions of its charter contract, and/or federal, state, or local laws regarding its failure to comply with requirements identified by the Arizona Department of Education and issues identified by the Board. If the Board determines that a breach may have occurred, the Board may take action as it deems appropriate or necessary under state law, which may include issuing a notice of intent to revoke the charter pursuant to A.A.C. R7-5-601(D).
The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that North Star High School, Inc. is in breach of one or more provisions of its charter contract, and/or federal, state, or local laws regarding its failure to meet the operational performance expectations set forth in the Board’s operational performance framework. If the Board determines that a breach may have occurred, the Board may take action as it deems appropriate or necessary under state law, which may include issuing a notice of intent to revoke the charter pursuant to A.R.S. 15-183(I)(3) and A.A.C. R7-5-403(F).

J. New Charter Application for 2021-2022 - Discussion and consideration of modifications to the New Charter Application for the 2021-2022 application cycle.

K. Summary of Current Events, Future Meeting Dates and Items for Future Agendas - The executive director, presiding officer or a member of the Board may present a brief summary of current events pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02(K) and may discuss future meeting dates and direct staff to place matters on a future agenda. The Board will not discuss or take action on any current event summary.

L. Adjournment

Regular Session - April 13, 2020 - Canceled

Regular Session - May 11, 2020

Notice, Agenda, and Materials

Meeting Summary

Meeting Recording - Next to each agenda item is the time that agenda item begins in the YouTube recording.

ARIZONA STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS

VIRTUAL MEETING

Accessing the Board Meeting:

To watch the Board meeting via computer or a smartphone with a data plan:

Click on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkPbhlJyH-7N_Pw1hpI3nSA?view_as=subscri...

Open a web browser on your device (Google Chrome, Safari, Internet Explorer, Firefox).

Then, type or copy the above link into the address or search bar on your browser and press “Enter”.

To listen via phone (Please ensure your phone is muted during the meeting):

Dial +1 346 248 7799 (United States)

When prompted enter the following Meeting ID#: 935 9424 5247

For additional information on how to access the board meeting, please download the Notice and Agenda

Monday, May 11, 2020 Regular Session

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA - *REVISED - Please note this file is too large to view from the link; therefore, please download the file.

A. Pledge of Allegiance - YouTube at 2:19

B. Moment of Silence - YouTube at 2:42

C. Roll Call - YouTube at 2:56

D. Superintendent’s Report - Update on current events and/or activities of the Department of Education - YouTube at 6:14

E. Executive Director’s Report - YouTube at 14:23

Status of Board actions and legal matters
1. Update on Vision Charter School, Inc.
2. Update on School Closures and the Board’s Response
3. *Update on the Financial Performance Framework for Fiscal Year 2019 and Fiscal Year 2020

F. Call to the Public - YouTube at 19:30

This is the time for the public to comment. Members of the Board may not discuss items that are not specifically identified on the agenda. Therefore, pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.01(H), action taken as a result of public comment will be limited to directing staff to study the matter, responding to any criticism, or scheduling the matter for further consideration and decision at a later date.

All public comments for the meeting will be accepted in written form only. All public comments are due to Board staff by Friday, May 8, 2020 at noon. Public comments will not be orally read into the record but will be posted publicly in the Board materials located on the Board’s website by end of business on Friday, May 8th.

Two ways to submit written comment:

Via Email: [email protected]
Via Postal Service: P.O. Box 18328, Phoenix, Arizona 85005
- Please note that USPS mail takes time to be delivered. Please plan accordingly to make the noon deadline on May 8, 2020.

G. Consent Agenda - All items on this agenda will be considered by a single motion with no discussion, unless requested otherwise by a board member. - YouTube at 20:12

Approval of Meeting Minutes from the Charter Board’s meeting on February 10, 2020.
Consideration to approve the proposed Surrender and Charter Termination Agreement for the following charter holders:
Charter Amendments - Consideration to approve amendment requests from the following charter holders:
1. Archway Classical Academy Glendale — Enrollment Cap Increase
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
  3. Associated Schools
  4. ADE School Report Card Data
2. Arizona Connections Academy Charter School – Charter Holder Governance Request
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
3. Arizona Connections Academy Charter School — Enrollment Cap Increase
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
  3. ADE School Report Card Data
4. American Virtual Academy – Charter Holder Governance Request
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
5. Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy, Inc. – Charter Holder Governance Request
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
6. George Gervin Youth Center, Inc. – Charter Holder Governance Request
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
7. Glendale Preparatory Academy — Enrollment Cap Increase
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
  3. Associated Schools
  4. ADE School Report Card Data
8. Highland Free School Fund, Inc. – Charter Holder Governance Request
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
9. Integrated Education Foundation, Inc. – Charter Holder Governance Request
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
10. Omega Alpha Academy – Charter Holder Governance Request
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
11. Mountain Oak School, Inc. – Charter Holder Governance Request
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
12. Pensar Academy – Charter Holder Governance Request
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
13. Pima Prevention Partnership Entity ID 79959 – Charter Holder Governance Request
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
14. Pima Prevention Partnership Entity ID 89864 – Charter Holder Governance Request
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
15. Pima Prevention Partnership Entity ID 90536 – Charter Holder Governance Request
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
16. Santa Cruz Valley Opportunities in Education, Inc. – Charter Holder Governance Request
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
17. Success School – Charter Holder Governance Request
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
18. Trivium Preparatory Academy — Enrollment Cap Increase
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
  3. Associated Schools
  4. ADE School Report Card Data
19. Valor Preparatory Academy, LLC – Charter Holder Governance Request
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
20. Veritas Preparatory Academy — Enrollment Cap Increase
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
  3. Associated Schools
  4. ADE School Report Card Data
21. Vista College Preparatory, Inc. — Enrollment Cap Increase
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials

H. Charter Amendments - Discussion and possible action on amendment requests from the following charter holder: YouTube at 32:37

Anthem Preparatory Academy — Enrollment Cap Increase
Archway Classical Academy Trivium West — New School and Enrollment Cap
Highland Prep — Enrollment Cap Increase
Synergy Public School — Grade Level Change and Enrollment Cap
The Grande Innovation Academy — Enrollment Cap Increase
The Paideia Academies, Inc. — Enrollment Cap Increase

I. Charter Renewal - Discussion and possible action on renewal application packages from the following charter holders: YouTube at 1:21:20

Chandler Preparatory Academy
Desert Sky Community School, Inc.
Imagine Charter Elementary at Camelback, Inc.
Imagine Charter Elementary at Desert West, Inc.
Imagine Middle at East Mesa, Inc.
Imagine Middle at Surprise, Inc.
Legacy Traditional School - Maricopa
Villa Montessori, Inc.

J. Letter Grade Consent Agreement – Discussion and possible action on proposed revisions to the Letter Grade consent agreement used in the procedural steps for restoring or revoking charters that operate charter schools that have been assigned an FY 2019 letter grade of “F” by the Arizona Department of Education. - YouTube at 2:16:40

K. Audit Guidelines and Compliance Questionnaires for 2020 – Discussion and possible action on revisions to the Audit Guidelines, Legal Compliance Questionnaire, USFRCS Compliance Questionnaire and Procurement Compliance Questionnaire for 2020. - YouTube at 2:23:23

L. Charter Board Meeting Dates and Deadlines for 2020 - Discussion and possible action on revisions to the Charter Board Meeting Dates and Deadlines for 2020. - YouTube at 2:30:15

M. ASBCS Rural & Tribal Schools Committee - Discussion and possible action on the approval of the ASBCS Rural & Tribal Schools Committee to focus on rural and tribal schools in the ASBCS portfolio. - YouTube at 2:37:11

N. Summary of Current Events, Future Meeting Dates and Items for Future Agendas - The executive director, presiding officer or a member of the Board may present a brief summary of current events pursuant to A.R.S.§ 38-431.02(K) and may discuss future meeting dates and direct staff to place matters on a future agenda. The Board will not discuss or take action on any current event summary. - YouTube at 2:42:41

O. Adjournment

Regular Session - July 20, 2020

Notice, Agenda, and Materials

Meeting Summary

Meeting Recording - Next to each agenda item is the time that agenda item begins in the YouTube recording.

ARIZONA STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS

VIRTUAL MEETING

Accessing the Board Meeting:

To watch the Board meeting via computer or a smartphone with a data plan:

Click on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkPbhlJyH-7N_Pw1hpI3nSA

Open a web browser on your device (Google Chrome, Safari, Internet Explorer, Firefox).
Then, type or copy the above link into the address or search bar on your browser and press “Enter”.

To listen via phone (Please ensure your phone is muted during the meeting):

Dial +1 301 715 8592 (United States)

When prompted enter the following Meeting ID#: 937 1942 4679

For additional information on how to access the board meeting, please download the Notice and Agenda

Monday, July 20, 2020

Regular Session

1:00 PM

NOTICE AND AGENDA - *REVISED

Pledge of Allegiance YouTube at 3:28
Moment of Silence YouTube at 3:44
Roll Call YouTube at 4:10
Superintendent’s Report—Update on current events and/or activities of the Department of Education - YouTube at 7:27
Executive Director’s Report -YouTube at 7:42
1. Status of Board actions and legal matters
  1. Update on Executive Order 2020-41 and Executive Order 2020-44 and the Board’s Response
  2. Update on the Financial Performance Framework and Deadlines
Call to the Public YouTube at 14:41

PUBLIC COMMENT RECEIVED

All public comments for the meeting will be accepted in written form only. All public comments are due to Board staff by Friday, July 17, 2020 at noon. Public comments will not be orally read into the record but will be posted publicly in the Board materials located on the Board’s website by end of business on Friday, July 17th.

Two ways to submit written comment:

Via Email: [email protected]
Via Postal Service: P.O. Box 18328, Phoenix, Arizona 85005
- Please note that USPS mail takes time to be delivered. Please plan accordingly to make the noon deadline on July 17, 2020.

Consent Agenda—All items on this agenda will be considered by a single motion with no discussion, unless requested otherwise by a board member. - YouTube at 14:58
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes from the Charter Board’s meeting on May 11, 2020.
2. Update on schools with an “F” Letter Grade and consideration to approve the proposed Letter Grade Consent Agreement for the following charter holders:
3. Charter Amendments— Consideration to approve amendment requests from the following charter holders:
  1. Benchmark School, Inc. – Charter Holder Governance Request
    1. Executive Summary
    2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
  2. Career Success Schools – Charter Holder Governance Request
    1. Executive Summary
    2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
  3. Freedom Academy, Inc. – Charter Holder Governance Request
    1. Executive Summary
    2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
  4. Friendly House, Inc.– Charter Holder Governance Request
    1. Executive Summary
    2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
  5. New Horizon High School, Inc. d.b.a Providence High School – Charter Holder Governance Request
    1. Executive Summary
    2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
  6. Salt River Pima-Maricopa Community Schools – Charter Holder Governance Request
    1. Executive Summary
    2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
  7. Tucson Youth Development, Inc. – Charter Holder Governance Request
    1. Executive Summary
    2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
  8. Valor Preparatory Academy, LLC– Charter Holder Governance Request
    1. Executive Summary
    2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
Charter Amendments—Discussion and possible action on amendment requests from the following charter holders: YouTube at 16:01
1. *Freedom Prep Academy-Mesa —School Specific Change in Grades Request
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
2. Intelli-School, Inc. — Arizona Online Instruction
3. PAS Charter, Inc. — Arizona Online Instruction
4. SC Jensen Corporation, Inc. — Arizona Online Instruction
5. Academy of Mathematics and Science, Inc. (Entity ID 79961) — Arizona Online Instruction
6. American Leadership Academy, Inc. — Arizona Online Instruction
7. BASIS Charter Schools, Inc. (Entity ID 91949) — Arizona Online Instruction
8. Estrella Educational Foundation — Arizona Online Instruction
9. Humanities and Sciences Academy of the United States, Inc. — Arizona Online Instruction
10. Kaizen Education Foundation dba Mission Heights Preparatory High School — Arizona Online Instruction
11. Self Development Charter School, Inc. dba Self Development Academy — Arizona Online Instruction
12. The Grande Innovation Academy — Arizona Online Instruction
13. The Paideia Academies, Inc. — Arizona Online Instruction
Charter Renewal—Discussion and possible action on renewal application packages from the following charter holders: YouTube at 2:18:49
1. Legacy Traditional School-Casa Grande
2. Legacy Traditional School-Queen Creek
Summary of Current Events, Future Meeting Dates and Items for Future Agendas—The executive director, presiding officer or a member of the Board may present a brief summary of current events pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02(K) and may discuss future meeting dates and direct staff to place matters on a future agenda. The Board will not discuss or take action on any current event summary. - YouTube at 2:21:59
Adjournment

Regular Session - August 10, 2020

Notice, Agenda, and Materials

Meeting Summary

Meeting Recording - Next to each agenda item is the time that agenda item begins in the YouTube recording.

ARIZONA STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS

VIRTUAL MEETING

Accessing the Board Meeting:

To watch the Board meeting via computer or a smartphone with a data plan:

Click on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkPbhlJyH-7N_Pw1hpI3nSA

Dial +1 301 715 8592 (United States)

When prompted enter the following Meeting ID#: 919 2153 9857

For additional information on how to access the board meeting, please download the Notice and Agenda

Monday, August 10, 2020

Regular Session

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA - *REVISED

Pledge of Allegiance - YouTube at 8:34
Moment of Silence
Roll Call - YouTube at 9:03
Superintendent’s Report—Update on current events and/or activities of the Department of Education - YouTube at 9:48
Executive Director’s Report - YouTube at 18:06
1. Update on reopening of schools for school year 2020-2021.
Call to the Public - YouTube at 24:16

All public comments for the meeting will be accepted in written form only. All public comments are due to Board staff by Friday, August 7, 2020 at noon. Public comments will not be orally read into the record but will be posted publicly in the Board materials located on the Board’s website by end of business on Friday, August 7th.

Two ways to submit written comment:

Via Email: [email protected]
Via Postal Service: P.O. Box 18328, Phoenix, Arizona 85005
- Please note that USPS mail takes time to be delivered. Please plan accordingly to make the noon deadline on August 7, 2020.

Consent Agenda—All items on this agenda will be considered by a single motion with no discussion, unless requested otherwise by a board member. - YouTube at 24:30
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes from the Charter Board’s meeting on July 20, 2020.
2. Consideration to approve the proposed Letter Grade Consent Agreement for AZ-Tec High School.
3. Consideration to approve the proposed Surrender and Charter Termination Agreement for Lifelong Learning Research Institute, Inc. (Entity ID: 79926).
4. Charter Amendments— Consideration to approve amendment requests from the following charter holders:
  1. Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley – Charter Holder Governance Request
    1. Executive Summary
    2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
  2. Happy Valley East – Charter Holder Governance Request
    1. Executive Summary
    2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
  3. Happy Valley School, Inc. – Charter Holder Governance Request
    1. Executive Summary
    2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
  4. Heritage Academy Gateway, Inc. — Grade Level Change and Enrollment Cap
  5. Imagine Avondale Middle, Inc. — Enrollment Cap
  6. Little Lamb Community School – Charter Holder Governance Request
    1. Executive Summary
    2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
  7. Yuma Private Industry Council, Inc. – Charter Holder Governance Request
    1. Executive Summary
    2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
Charter Amendments—Discussion and possible action on amendment requests from the following charter holders: - YouTube at 44:02
1. CPLC Community Schools (Entity ID 90331) —Enrollment Cap
2. Imagine Desert West Middle, Inc. —Enrollment Cap
3. Liberty Traditional School — Arizona Online Instruction
4. Lincoln Preparatory Academy — Enrollment Cap
5. Southgate Academy, Inc. — Arizona Online Instruction
Charter Replication Applications—Discussion and possible action on replication applications from the following charter holders: - YouTube at 1:30:12
1. Legacy Traditional School – Deer Valley
2. Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson
3. Legacy Traditional School - Mesa
Compliance Matters—The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that the charter holders listed below are in breach of one or more provisions of their charter contract, and/or federal, state, or local laws regarding their failure to meet the operational performance expectations set forth in the Board’s operational performance framework. If the Board determines that a breach may have occurred, the Board may take action as it deems appropriate or necessary under state law, which may include issuing a notice of intent to revoke the charter pursuant to A.R.S. 15-183(I)(3) and A.A.C. R7-5-403(F). - YouTube at 1:33:37
November 15 Audit Deadline – Discussion and possible action on extending the November 15 submission deadline for fiscal year 2020 financial statement audit reporting packages. - YouTube at 2:34:24
State Board for Charter School’s FY2022 Budget Request - Discussion and possible action on the Board’s budget request for FY2022. - YouTube at 2:37:40
Schedule and Plan for Evaluating Charters pursuant to Executive Orders 2020-41 and 2020-51 - Discussion and possible action on the Board’s schedule and plan for evaluating Distance Learning Plans pursuant to Executive Order 2020-41 and requirements for reopening under Executive Order 2020-51. - YouTube at 2:57:15
Compliance Statement of Assurances - Discussion and possible action on approving the Compliance Statement of Assurances to be submitted, at least annually, by each charter holder. - YouTube at 3:00:23
Summary of Current Events, Future Meeting Dates and Items for Future Agendas—The executive director, presiding officer or a member of the Board may present a brief summary of current events pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02(K) and may discuss future meeting dates and direct staff to place matters on a future agenda. The Board will not discuss or take action on any current event summary. - YouTube at 3:03:01
Adjournment

Regular Session - September 14, 2020

Notice, Agenda, and Materials

Meeting Summary

Meeting Recording - Next to each agenda item is the time that agenda item begins in the YouTube recording.

ARIZONA STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS

VIRTUAL MEETING

Accessing the Board Meeting:

To watch the Board meeting via computer or a smartphone with a data plan:

Click on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkPbhlJyH-7N_Pw1hpI3nSA

1 301 715 8592 US, (United States)

1 669 900 6833 US, (United States)

When prompted enter the following Meeting ID#: 988 6454 8133

For additional information on how to access the board meeting, please download the Notice and Agenda

Monday, September 14, 2020

Regular Session

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA - *REVISED

Pledge of Allegiance - YouTube at 16:03
Moment of Silence
Roll Call - YouTube at 17:10
Superintendent’s Report—Update on current events and/or activities of the Department of Education - YouTube at 18:05
Executive Director’s Report - YouTube at 26:42
1. Update on fiscal year 2019 audit submissions
  1. Akimel O’Otham Pee Posh Charter School, Inc. (Entity ID 5978)
  2. Akimel O’Otham Pee Posh Charter School, Inc. (Entity ID 78966)
  3. Harvest Power Community Development Group, Inc.
2. Update on Auditor General FAQ regarding Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
3. Brief overview of proposed Rule changes related to the complaint policy to be released for public comment
4. Status of Board actions and legal matters
Call to the Public - YouTube at 30:58

PUBLIC COMMENT RECEIVED

All public comments for the meeting will be accepted in written form only. All public comments are due to Board staff by Friday, September 11, 2020 at noon. Public comments will not be orally read into the record but will be posted publicly in the Board materials located on the Board’s website by end of business on Friday, September 11th.

Two ways to submit written comment:

Via Email: [email protected]
Via Postal Service: P.O. Box 18328, Phoenix, Arizona 85005
- Please note that USPS mail takes time to be delivered. Please plan accordingly to make the noon deadline on September 11, 2020.

Consent Agenda—All items on this agenda will be considered by a single motion with no discussion, unless requested otherwise by a board member. - YouTube at 31:05
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes from the Charter Board’s meeting on August 10, 2020.
2. Consideration to approve the Voluntary Surrender Agreement for Center for Creative Education, Inc.
3. Charter Amendments— Consideration to approve amendment requests from the following charter holders:
  1. GEM Charter School, Inc. – Charter Holder Governance and Charter Representative Requests
    1. Executive Summary
    2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
  2. Pensar Academy – Charter Holder Governance Request
    1. Executive Summary
    2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
Charter Amendments—Discussion and possible action on amendment requests from the following charter holders: - YouTube at 1:14:32
1. Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc.—Arizona Online Instruction
2. Heritage Academy Laveen, Inc. —Enrollment Cap
3. Pima Prevention Partnership—School Location
4. Presidio School—Arizona Online Instruction
5. Southwest Leadership Academy—Arizona Online Instruction
Replication Application—Discussion and possible action on the replication application package from the following charter holder: - YouTube at 2:46:04
1. Madison Highland Prep
Summary of Current Events, Future Meeting Dates and Items for Future Agendas—The executive director, presiding officer or a member of the Board may present a brief summary of current events pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02(K) and may discuss future meeting dates and direct staff to place matters on a future agenda. The Board will not discuss or take action on any current event summary. - YouTube at 2:49:23
Adjournment

Regular Session - October 13, 2020

Notice, Agenda, and Materials

Meeting Summary

Meeting Recording - Next to each agenda item is the time that agenda item begins in the YouTube recording.

ARIZONA STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS

VIRTUAL MEETING

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Regular Session

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA - *REVISED

Pledge of Allegiance - YouTube at 8:12
Moment of Silence
Roll Call - YouTube at 8:43
Superintendent’s Report—Update on current events and/or activities of the Department of Education - YouTube at 9:48
Executive Director’s Report - YouTube at 10:00
1. *Brief overview of proposed Rule changes related to the complaint policy and proposed changes to Financial Framework and other rules released for public comment
2. *Update on the proposed new amendment "Change in Charter Control Amendment Request" released for public comment
3. *Status of Board actions and legal matters
Call to the Public - YouTube at 14:55

Public comments for the meeting will be accepted in written form. All written public comments are due to Board staff by Friday, October 9, 2020 at 5pm. Public comments will not be orally read into the record but will be posted publicly in the Board materials located on the Board’s website on Friday, October 9th.

Two ways to submit written comment:

Via Email: [email protected]
Via Postal Service: P.O. Box 18328, Phoenix, Arizona 85005
- Please note that USPS mail takes time to be delivered. Please plan accordingly to make the 5pm deadline on October 9, 2020.

Individuals must submit a Call to the Public Request Form to provide a verbal public comment. All Request to Speak Forms to provide a verbal comment during the meeting are due to Board staff by Friday, October 9, 2020 at 5pm. Please use this Request to Speak Form to submit to the Board by Friday, October 9, 2020 at 5pm.

Consent Agenda—All items on this agenda will be considered by a single motion with no discussion, unless requested otherwise by a board member. - YouTube at 19:22
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes from the Charter Board’s meeting on September 14, 2020.
2. *Consideration to approve the proposed Operational Consent Agreement for North Star Charter School, Inc.
3. Charter Amendments—Consideration to approve an amendment request from the following charter holder:
  1. Arizona School for the Arts—Charter Holder Governance Request
    1. Executive Summary
    2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
  2. *Painted Desert Montessori, LLC.—Charter Representative Request
    1. Executive Summary
    2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
Charter Amendments—Discussion and possible action on amendment requests from the following charter holders: - YouTube at 26:33
1. American Leadership Academy, Inc.—New School and Enrollment Cap
2. American Leadership Academy, Inc.—New School
Replication Application—Discussion and possible action on the replication application package from the following charter holder: - YouTube at 34:27
1. Morrison Education Group, Inc. (Entity ID 90192)
Good Cause Extension—Discussion and possible action on the request for a Good Cause Extension for SLAM Arizona, Inc. - YouTube at 45:29
Annual Charter Audits—Presentation and discussion on the performance of the Board’s portfolio of charter holders focusing on the financial and operational performance identified through the fiscal year 2019 audits and an update and discussion on proposed changes to the Board’s financial framework rules. - YouTube at 51:16
Financial Action Plan Waiver—Discussion and possible action on granting a waiver for submitting the financial action plan required under A.A.C. R7-5-402(K)(2) if the Board has received an “On Probation” charter holder’s fiscal year 2020 audit and the fiscal year 2020 audit demonstrates the charter holder meets the Board’s financial performance expectations. - YouTube at 1:00:24
Summary of Current Events, Future Meeting Dates and Items for Future Agendas—The executive director, presiding officer or a member of the Board may present a brief summary of current events pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02(K) and may discuss future meeting dates and direct staff to place matters on a future agenda. The Board will not discuss or take action on any current event summary. - YouTube at 1:03:47
Adjournment

Regular Session - November 20, 2020

Notice, Agenda, and Materials

Meeting Summary

Meeting Recording - Next to each agenda item is the time that agenda item begins in the YouTube recording.

ARIZONA STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS

VIRTUAL MEETING

Accessing the Board Meeting:

To watch the Board meeting via computer or a smartphone with a data plan:

Click on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkPbhlJyH-7N_Pw1hpI3nSA

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When prompted enter the following Meeting ID#: 957 5575 0060

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Friday, November 20, 2020

Regular Session

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA - *REVISED

Pledge of Allegiance - YouTube at 14:25
Moment of Silence
Roll Call - YouTube at 14:50
Superintendent’s Report—Update on current events and/or activities of the Department of Education - YouTube at 1:08:00
Executive Director’s Report - YouTube at 1:13:50
1. Brief update on Board staff responsibilities and work completed by each division
2. Status of Board actions and legal matters
Arizona Charter Schools Association Update – Presentation and update on school responses to COVID-19 and charter school enrollment trends by Jake Logan - YouTube at 1:23:02
Call to the Public - YouTube at 1:36:28

Public comments for the meeting will be accepted in written form. All written public comments are due to Board staff by Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 5pm. Written public comments will not be orally read into the record but will be posted publicly in the Board materials located on the Board’s website on Thursday, November 19th.

Two ways to submit written comment:

Via Email: [email protected]
Via Postal Service: P.O. Box 18328, Phoenix, Arizona 85005
- Please note that USPS mail takes time to be delivered. Please plan accordingly to make the 5pm deadline on November 18, 2020.

Individuals must submit a Call to the Public Request Form to provide a verbal public comment. All Request to Speak Forms to provide a verbal comment during the meeting are due to Board staff by Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 5pm. Please use this Request to Speak Form to submit to the Board by Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 5pm.

Consent Agenda—All items on this agenda will be considered by a single motion with no discussion, unless requested otherwise by a board member. - YouTube at 1:36:33
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes from the Charter Board’s meeting on October 13, 2020.
2. Consideration to approve the proposed Operational Consent Agreement for the following charter holders:
3. Charter Amendments—Consideration to approve amendment requests from the following charter holder:
  1. Desert Star Academy, Inc.— Enrollment Cap
  2. Hirsch Academy: A Challenge Foundation Academy, Inc.—Charter Holder Governance Request
    1. Executive Summary
    2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
  3. Western School of Science and Technology: A Challenge Foundation Academy, Inc.—Charter Holder Governance Request
    1. Executive Summary
    2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
4. Consideration to approve the proposed 2021 Board Meeting Calendar
Charter Amendments—Discussion and possible action on amendment requests from the following charter holders: - YouTube at 1:37:46
1. CASA Academy — Enrollment Cap
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
2. Legacy Traditional School-Surprise—Arizona Online Instruction
Good Cause Extensions—Discussion and possible action on requests for Good Cause Extensions from the following charter holders: - YouTube at 1:50:52
Compliance Matters—The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that the charter holders listed below are in breach of one or more provisions of their charter contract, and/or federal, state, or local laws regarding their failure to meet the operational performance expectations set forth in the Board’s operational performance framework. If the Board determines that a breach may have occurred, the Board may take action as it deems appropriate or necessary under state law, which may include issuing a notice of intent to revoke the charter pursuant to A.R.S. 15-183(I)(3) and A.A.C. R7-5-403(F). - YouTube at 16:15
1. Pinnacle Education – Kino, Inc.
Rulemaking—Discussion, possible action and the second opportunity for public comment on the approval to finalize the proposed changes to the Financial Performance Framework and other rules found in the Notice of Final Exempt Rulemaking. - YouTube at 1:57:52
Communications Plan — Presentation and possible action on the Board’s Communications Plan for implementation in 2021. - YouTube at 2:01:06
Summary of Current Events, Future Meeting Dates and Items for Future Agendas—The executive director, presiding officer or a member of the Board may present a brief summary of current events pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02(K) and may discuss future meeting dates and direct staff to place matters on a future agenda. The Board will not discuss or take action on any current event summary. - YouTube at 2:12:47
Adjournment

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