Meeting Dates & Materials

ARIZONA STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS

NEW 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 12, 2018

Regular Session

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA- REVISED*

1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Moment of Silence
3. Roll Call 
4. Executive Director’s Report - Introduction to the agenda items and discussion and possible action: 
   
   1. Introduction of New Board Member
   2. Update on requests approved by the Executive Director
   3. Status of Board actions and legal matters
5. 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.  Part 1  Part 2 
6. Arizona Charter Schools Association Update - Presentation on 2017 Annual Report by Eileen Sigmund 
7. Arizona Alternative Education Consortium - Presentation on the Arizona Department of Education’s Zip Code Project by Johnson Bia and Christopher Dickinson 
8. A for Arizona - Presentation on Self Development Academy by Sami Majeed, Director of Program Development 
9. Superintendent’s Report - Update on current events and/or activities of the Department of Education 
10. Charter Amendment – Discussion and possible action on the expansion amendment requests from the following charter holders: 
    
    1. Arizona Montessori Charter School at Anthem – Grade level change and increase enrollment cap 
       
       1. Executive Summary
       2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
       3. Required Documentation
    2. Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy, Inc. – Grade level change and increase enrollment cap 
       
       1. Executive Summary
       2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
       3. Required Documentation
    3. Scottsdale Country Day School – School specific grade change and increase enrollment cap 
       
       1. Executive Summary
       2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
       3. Required Documentation
11. Charter Renewal – Discussion and possible action on the renewal application for City Center Collaborative Learning 
    
    1. Executive Summary
    2. Renewal Application
    3. Renewal Summary Review
    4. Academic Systems Review Report
12. Revisions to the Amendment Process - Discussion and possible action on the proposed changes to the following: 
    
    1. Charter Holder Status Request
    2. Staff recommendation criteria used for expansion amendment requests
13. *Compliance Matters - Discussion and possible action 
    
    1. The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that Bradley Academy of Excellence, Inc. is in noncompliance with its charter contract for failure to provide educational services to students. 

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). 

2. *The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that Desert Star Academy, Inc. is in breach of one or more provisions of its charter contract, federal, state, or local laws regarding its failure to timely deposit its employees’ 401k retirement savings plan contributions deducted from their pay in accordance with ERISA. 

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).

14. 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. 
15. Adjournment

ARIZONA STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS

NEW 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, April 9, 2018

Regular Session

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA- REVISED*

1.  Pledge of Allegiance
2.  Moment of Silence
3.  Roll Call
4.  Superintendent’s Report - Update on current events and/or activities of the Department of Education
5.  Arizona Charter Schools Association - Presentation on Mohave Accelerated Schools by Casey Mulligan, Superintendent
6.  Arizona Alternative Education Consortium - Presentation on Student Choice & Alternative Education by Jason Nuttall, Director of Compliance - Student Choice High School Central Office
7.  A for Arizona - Presentation on BASIS Phoenix South Primary by Brian Jones, Head of School
8.  Presentation on Schola Solutions by Jaime Martinez, CEO of Schola, Inc.
9.  Executive Director’s Report - Introduction to the agenda items and discussion and possible action: 
   
   1. Update on requests approved by the Executive Director
   2. Status of Board actions and legal matters
   3. Update on the Board’s review of enrollment documentation
10. 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.
11. Consent Agenda - All items on this agenda will be considered by a single motion with no discussion, unless requested otherwise by a board member.
    
    1. Consideration to approve the proposed Voluntary Surrender and Charter Termination Agreement for the following:
       
       1. Academy of Excellence, Inc.
       2. Imagine Elementary at Tempe, Inc.
       3. New America School - Phoenix
    2. Consideration to approve an enrollment cap increase for Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center, Inc. (85816), a charter holder that has received a staff recommendation.
       
       1. Executive Summary
       2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
       3. Required Documentation
    3. Consideration to approve an enrollment cap increase for Ball Charter Schools (Hearn), a charter holder that has received a staff recommendation.
       
       1. Executive Summary
       2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
       3. Required Documentation
12. *Charter Amendment - Discussion and possible action on the grade level change amendment request for Happy Valley School, Inc.
    
    1. Executive Summary
    2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
    3. Required Documentation
13. Charter Renewal - Discussion and possible action on the renewal application for Academy of Building Industries, Inc.
    
    1. Executive Summary
    2. Renewal Application
    3. Renewal Summary Review
    4. Academic Systems Review Report
14. Compliance Matters - Bradley Academy of Excellence, Inc. - Discussion and possible action on the proposed Agreement to the Revocation and Termination of the Charter Contract (No. 18F-RV-002-BCS).  Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3), the Board may vote to convene in executive session, which will not be open to the public, for discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Board’s attorneys concerning this item.
15. 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.
16. Adjournment

ARIZONA STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS

NEW 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, May 14, 2018

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. *Arizona Charter Schools Association - Presentation on 2017 Charter Statistics by Eileen Sigmund

F. Arizona Alternative Education Consortium - Presentation on Alternative Schools Success Stories by Karen Callahan, Executive Director of Genesis and Alfredo Ramirez, Gensis Alumnus

G. A for Arizona - Presentation on CASA Academy by Tacey Clayton, School Leader

H.  *The Case for Optimism in Arizona K-12 - Presentation by Matt Ladner, Senior Research Fellow at Charles Koch Institute

I. Executive Director’s Report - Introduction to the agenda items and discussion and possible action: 

1. Status of Board actions and legal matters
2. Legislative Update
3. Update on the Board’s review of enrollment documentation

J. 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.

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

1. *Consideration to approve the proposed Voluntary Surrender and Charter Termination Agreement for Employ-Ability Unlimited, Inc. 
2. Consideration to approve expansion amendment requests from the following charter holders that have received a staff recommendation:
   
   1. Archway Classical Academy North Phoenix—Enrollment Cap Increase
      
      1. Executive Summary
      2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
      3. Required Documentation
      4. Associated Schools
   2. Glendale Preparatory Academy—Enrollment Cap Increase
      
      1. Executive Summary
      2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
      3. Required Documentation
      4. Associated Schools
   3. Veritas Preparatory Academy—Enrollment Cap Increase
      
      1. Executive Summary
      2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
      3. Required Documentation
      4. Associated Schools
   4. Maryvale Preparatory Academy—School Specific Change in Grades and Enrollment Cap Increase
      
      1. Executive Summary
      2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
      3. Required Documentation
      4. Associated Schools
   5. Math and Science Success Academy, Inc.—New School and Enrollment Cap Increase
      
      1. Executive Summary
      2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
      3. Required Documentation
   6. Math and Science Success Academy, Inc.—New School and Enrollment Cap Increase
      
      1. Executive Summary
      2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
      3. Required Documentation
3. *Consideration to approve a change in legal status for the following charter holders:
   
   1. Ahwatukee Foothills Prep Early College High School, Inc.
      
      1. Executive Summary
      2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
      3. Required Documentation
   2. Educational Impact, Inc.
      
      1. Executive Summary
      2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
      3. Required Documentation

L. *Charter Amendment - Discussion and possible action on the expansion amendment requests from the following charter holders:

1. BASIS Schools, Inc. (Entity ID 91949)—Grade Level Change and Enrollment Cap Increase
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
   3. Financial Performance Response
   4. Required Documentation
   5. Associated Schools
2. BASIS Schools, Inc. (Entity ID 90862)—School Specific Change in Grades and Enrollment Cap Increase
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
   3. Financial Performance Response
   4. Required Documentation
   5. Associated Schools
3. Anthem Preparatory Academy—Enrollment Cap Increase
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
   3. Required Documentation
   4. Associated Schools
4. Archway Classical Academy Arete—Enrollment Cap Increase 
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
   3. Required Documentation
   4. Associated Schools
5. Archway Classical Academy Glendale—Enrollment Cap Increase
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
   3. Required Documentation
   4. Associated Schools
6. Archway Classical Academy Veritas—Enrollment Cap Increase
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
   3. Required Documentation
   4. Associated Schools
7. Archway Classical Academy Scottsdale—School Location Change and Enrollment Cap Increase
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
   3. Required Documentation
   4. Associated Schools
8. Self Development Charter School, Inc. dba Self Development Academy—Enrollment Cap Increase
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
   3. Required Documentation
9. Southwest Leadership Academy—Enrollment Cap Increase
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
   3. Required Documentation
10. Southwest Leadership Academy—New School
    
    1. Executive Summary
    2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
    3. Required Documentation
11. Vista College Preparatory, Inc.—Grade Level Change and Enrollment Cap Increase.
    
    1. Executive Summary
    2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
    3. Required Documentation

M. Charter Renewal - Discussion and possible action on the renewal applications for the following:

1. Arizona Montessori Charter School at Anthem
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Renewal Application
   3. Renewal Summary Review
   4. Academic Systems Review Report
2. Satori, Inc.
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Renewal Application
   3. Renewal Summary Review
   4. Academic Systems Review Report
3. Mohave Accelerated Elementary School, Inc.
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Renewal Application
   3. Renewal Summary Review
   4. Academic Systems Review Report

N. School-Specific Academic Goals – Discussion and possible action on the proposed school-specific academic goals to be used for the evaluation of Edkey, Inc. – Children First Leadership Academy for FY 2017 and FY 2018.

O. Schools with an “F” Letter Grade for FY 2017 – Discussion and possible action on the procedural steps for restoring or revoking charters that operate charter schools that have been assigned an FY 2017 letter grade of “F” by the Arizona Department of Education.

1. Executive Summary
2. F School Consent Agreement

P. Temporary FY 2018 Instructional Days Amendment Request – Discussion and possible action on proposed revisions to the amendment request used for temporarily updating the number of contracted instructional days that will be provided in FY 2018.

Q. Procedures for Rule and Policy Adoption – Discussion and possible action on the process through which the Board will adopt rules and polices for itself and the schools it sponsors.

R. Financial Performance Framework - Presentation and discussion on the financial performance of the Board’s portfolio of charter holders and discussion and possible action regarding the process to revise the Board’s Financial Performance Framework and Guidance.
 

S. Audit Guidelines and Compliance Questionnaires for 2018 - Discussion and possible action on revisions to the Audit Guidelines, Legal Compliance Questionnaire, USFRCS Compliance Questionnaire, and Procurement Compliance Questionnaire for 2018.

T.  *Discussion and possible action regarding Legacy Education Group, et al. v. Arizona State Board for Charter Schools (1 CA-CV 17-0023).  Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3) and (4), the Board may vote to convene in executive session, which will not be open to the public, for discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Board’s attorneys concerning this agenda item and/or for discussion or consultation with the Board’s attorneys in order to consider its position and instruct its attorneys regarding the Board’s position in pending or contemplated litigation or in settlement discussions conducted in order to avoid or resolve litigation on this agenda item. Part 1 Part 2

U. *Discussion and possible action regarding Starshine Academy stipulation to charter revocation/termination.  Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3) and (4), the Board may vote to convene in executive session, which will not be open to the public, for discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Board’s attorneys concerning this agenda item and/or for discussion or consultation with the Board’s attorneys in order to consider its position and instruct its attorneys regarding the Board’s position in pending or contemplated litigation or in settlement discussions conducted in order to avoid or resolve litigation on this agenda item.

V. 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.

W. Adjournment

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, September 10, 2018

Regular Session

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA

1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Moment of Silence
3. Roll Call
4. Superintendent’s Report - Update on current events and/or activities of the Department of Education
5. Arizona Charter Schools Association – Presentation on Association Research by Ildiko Laczko-Kerr, Chief Academic Officer
6. Arizona Alternative Education Consortium – Presentation on Student Success through Alternative Paths by Cybill Jacob, Principal of Peoria Flex Academy (PFA), Alexis Smith and Noah Nacinovich, PFA students
7. A for Arizona – Presentation and update by Becky Hill, Director of Policy and Research for the Arizona Chamber Foundation
8. Black Mothers Forum, Inc. – Presentation on the Black Mothers Forum by Janelle Wood, Founder
9. Executive Director’s Report - Introduction to the agenda items and discussion and possible action: 
   
   1. Executive Director signing authority during leave
   2. HB2065 Meeting Minutes and Recording of Votes
   3. Update on the Financial Framework Subcommittee
10. 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.
11. Consent Agenda - All items on this agenda will be considered by a single motion with no discussion, unless requested otherwise by a board member.
    
    1. Consideration to approve the proposed Voluntary Surrender and Charter Termination Agreement for the following:
       
       1. Paragon Preparatory Academy, Inc.
       2. Teleos Preparatory Academy
    2. Consideration to approve the Program of Instruction amendment request to use methods of instruction consistent with a Dropout Recovery Program for Genesis Program, Inc.
       
       1. Executive Summary
       2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
       3. Required Documentation
    3. Consideration to approve a Change in Legal Status for Benjamin Franklin Charter School, LTD.
       
       1. Executive Summary
       2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
       3. Required Documentation
12. Charter Amendment - Discussion and possible action on the enrollment cap amendment request from Leman Academy of Excellence, Inc.
    
    1. Executive Summary
    2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
    3. Required Documentation
13. 2019 Board Meeting Calendar – Discussion and possible action on the Board’s calendar of meetings for 2019.
14. Procedures for Rule and Policy Adoption – Discussion and possible action on the process through which the Board will adopt rules and polices for itself and the schools it sponsors.
15. Compliance Matters –

1.  The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that Desert Star Academy, Inc. is in breach of one or more provisions of its charter contract, federal, state, or local laws for its failure to meet the operational performance expectations set forth in the Board’s operational 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 entering into a consent agreement or issuing a notice of intent to revoke the charter pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-183(I).

2.  The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that Pointe Educational Services is in breach of one or more provisions of its charter contract, federal, state, or local laws for its failure to administer the AIMS Science assessment in Spring 2018. Part 1 Part 2

If the Board determines that a breach occurred, the Board may take action as it deems appropriate or necessary under state law, which may include entering into a consent agreement or issuing a notice of intent to revoke the charter pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-183(I).

16. 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.
17. Adjournment