Archived Meeting Dates & Materials

ARIZONA STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS             

Monday, July 8, 2019

Special Session

1:00 PM

Arizona State Board of Education Board Room

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.   

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 - Introduction to the agenda items and discussion and possible action: 

1. 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. 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. Rising Schools, Inc.
   2. The Shelby School
2. Consideration to terminate the Board’s Consent Agreement with Legacy Education Group.
3. Consideration to approve an Enrollment Cap Increase amendment request from Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc., which received a staff recommendation.
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
   3. School Specific Academic Goals
   4. Required Documentation

H. Rulemaking – Discussion, possible action and the second opportunity for public comment on the approval to finalize the proposed financial performance framework and additional transparency rules found in the Notice of Final Exempt Rulemaking.

I. Financial Eligibility Criteria – Discussion, possible action and the second opportunity for public comment on the adoption of changes to the financial eligibility criterion that considers the financial performance of the charter holder’s Associated Charters. 

J. Financial Framework Transition Plan – Presentation, discussion and possible action on the transition plan for implementing the new financial performance framework beginning with the fiscal year 2019 audits. 

K. Staff Recommendation Criteria – Discussion and possible action on the adoption of changes to the financial performance staff recommendation criterion used for expansion amendment requests. 

L. Additional Transparency Rollout – Presentation, discussion and possible action on the fiscal year 2020 rollout considerations for the additional transparency identified in the rulemaking. 

M. 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. 

N. 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, May 13, 2019

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 Update - Update on important charter events by Jake Logan, President/CEO

F. Arizona Alternative Education Consortium - Presentation on Alternative Schools Choosing At-Risk Students by Binky Jones, Regional Vice President of Ombudsman Educational Services and Jannette Flores, Student.

G. A for Arizona - Presentation on Arizona Charter Academy by Heather Henderson, Chief Academic Administrator

H. ASL Inside - Presentation on expanding American Sign Language offerings in Arizona by Dave Victorson

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

1. Status of Board actions and legal matters
2. Status of new financial performance framework and dashboard

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 Arizona Academy of Science & Technology
2. Consideration to approve expansion amendment requests from the following charter holders that have received a staff recommendation:
   
   1. Arizona Language Preparatory - Enrollment Cap Increase
      
      1. Executive Summary
      2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
      3. Required Documentation
   2. 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. Ridgeline Academy, Inc. - Grade Level Change and Enrollment Cap Increase
      
      1. Executive Summary
      2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
      3. Required Documentation

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

1. Avondale Learning - Mission and Program of Instruction Change
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Amendment Requests and Support Materials
   3. Required Documentation
2. BASIS Charter Schools, Inc. (Entity ID: 90841) - Enrollment Cap Increase
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
   3. Required Documentation
   4. Financial Performance Response and Evaluation
   5. Associated Schools
3. BASIS Charter Schools, Inc. (Entity ID: 90862) - Enrollment Cap Increase
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
   3. Required Documentation
   4. Financial Performance Response and Evaluation
   5. Associated Schools
4. BASIS Charter Schools, Inc. (Entity ID: 91280) - Enrollment Cap Increase
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
   3. Required Documentation
   4. Financial Performance Response and Evaluation
   5. Associated Schools
5. BASIS Charter Schools, Inc. (Entity ID: 91949) - Enrollment Cap Increase
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
   3. Required Documentation
   4. Financial Performance Response and Evaluation
   5. Associated Schools
6. BASIS Charter Schools, Inc. (Entity ID: 92318) - Enrollment Cap Increase
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
   3. Required Documentation
   4. Financial Performance Response and Evaluation
   5. Associated Schools
7. BASIS Charter Schools, Inc. (Entity ID: 92320) - Enrollment Cap Increase
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
   3. Required Documentation
   4. Financial Performance Response and Evaluation
   5. Associated Schools

M. Replication Applications - Discussion and possible action on replication application packages from the following charter holders:

1. Legacy Traditional School - Avondale
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Replication Application Package and Support Materials
   3. Required Documentation
   4. Associated Schools
2. Morrison Education Group, Inc.
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Replication Application Package and Support Materials
   3. Required Documentation

N. Charter Renewal - Discussion and possible action on renewal application packages from the following charter holders:

1. Desert Star Community School
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Renewal Application Package
   3. Renewal Summary Review
   4. Academic Systems Review Reports
2. Legacy Education Group
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Renewal Application Package
   3. Renewal Summary Review
   4. Academic Systems Review Reports
3. Rosefield Charter Elementary School, Inc. 
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Renewal Application Package
   3. Renewal Summary Review
   4. Academic Systems Review Reports
   5. Associated Schools

O. School-Specific Academic Goals - Discussion and possible action on the proposed school-specific academic goals to be used for the evaluation of Colegio Petite Arizona for FY 2018 and FY 2019.

P. Annual Charter Audits - Presentation, discussion and possible action including an overview of how the Board uses the annual charter audits and the performance of the Board’s portfolio of charter holders focusing on operational performance identified through the annual audits.

Q. Audit Guidelines and Compliance Questionnaires for 2019 - Discussion and possible action on revisions to the Audit Guidelines, Legal Compliance Questionnaire, USFRCS Compliance Questionnaire and Procurement Compliance Questionnaire for 2019.

R. Transition of a Charter Contract - Discussion and possible action on the Board’s role in ensuring fidelity to a charter contract when a change in ownership has taken place, including revisions to the Charter Holder Status – Change in Ownership amendment request and providing monitoring for when a change in ownership or change in charter holder governance has been approved. Part 1  Part 2

S. 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 item 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. Part 1   Part 2

T. *Discussion and possible action regarding Vision Charter School, Inc.’s Notice of Intent to Revoke. 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.

U. 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.

V. 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, January 14, 2019

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 Alternative Education Consortium - Presentation on E-Institute & Taylion by Curtis Gardner, District Counselor, and Ephraim Lizarraga and Madison Duchon-Voyles, Students 
6. A for Arizona - Presentation on Presidio School by Mark Saliba, Principal 
7. Arizona Trans Youth and Parent Organization (AZTYPO) and Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) Organizations - Presentation on LGBTQ Inclusive School Policies & Practices by Robert Chevaleau, Director of AZTYPO and Madelaine Adelman, Chapter Founder/Board Member of GLSEN.
8. Executive Director’s Report - Introduction to the agenda items and discussion and possible action: 
   
   1. Status of Board actions and legal matters
9. Executive Director Position – Discussion and possible action on the selection of the new Executive Director. 
   Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(1), the Board may vote to go into Executive Session, which will not be open to the public, for discussion or consideration of employment and personnel matters for this agenda item. 
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. Charter Amendments - Discussion and possible action on amendment requests from the following charter holders:
    
    1. Arizona Academy of Science & Technology—Charter Representative and two Charter Holder Governance Requests 
       
       1. Executive Summary
       2. Amendment Requests and Support Materials
       3. Required Documentation
    2. Kaizen Education Foundation (Entity ID 90333)—Grade Level Change 
       
       1. Executive Summary
       2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
       3. Required Documentation
       4. Associated Schools
12. Charter Renewal – Discussion and possible action on the Renewal Application Package for Pillar Charter School.  
    
    1. Executive Summary
    2. Renewal Application Package
    3. Renewal Summary Review
    4. Academic Systems Review Reports
13. *Compliance Matters - Discussion and possible action.
    
    1. The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that Vision Charter School, Inc. is in breach of one or more provisions of their charter contract, federal, state, or local laws regarding their failure to appropriately amend the instructional days on file in its contract, comply with A.R.S. § 38-431.02(A)(1), and bring its enrollment packet into compliance. 
       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 of up to 10% of the monthly apportionment of state aid and requiring a corrective action plan pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-185(H). 
    2. The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that Arizona Academy of Science & Technology is in breach of one or more provisions of their charter contract, federal, state, or local laws regarding their failure to submit required documentation to address issues identified during a site visit; including a copy of the method used to inform parents and guardians of the availability of school employees’ educational and teaching background and experience pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-183(F), a copy of the school’s policies and procedures regarding appropriate fingerprinting checks, submission of lesson plans to review its program of instruction, and proof of a school inspection related to a school health incident at Arizona Academy of Science & Technology school. 
       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 of 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. Update on schools with an “F” Letter Grade - Discussion and possible action on the signing of consent agreements for charter holders that operate charter schools that have been assigned a FY 2018 letter grade of “F”.
    The Board will receive information regarding which schools have signed consent agreements and which have complied with the provisions of the consent agreement.
15. Election of Officers 
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

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, December 10, 2018

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Regular Session

9:00 AM

The meeting will begin on December 10, 2018 and resume on December 11, 2018 if there are additional agenda items requiring consideration and action.

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. Executive Director’s Report - Introduction to the agenda items and discussion and possible action: 
   
   1. Status of Board actions and legal matters
   2. Staffing changes
6. 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.
7. 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 Camino Montessori
   2. Consideration to approve a change in legal status for LEAD Charter Schools dba Leading Edge Academy Queen Creek.
      
      1. Executive Summary
      2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
      3. Required Documentation
8. 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 Enrollment Cap Increase
      
      1. Executive Summary
      2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
      3. Required Documentation
   2. BASIS Charter Schools, Inc. (90841) – Enrollment Cap Increase
      
      1. Executive Summary
      2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
      3. Financial Performance Response
      4. Required Documentation
      5. Associated Schools
   3. Heritage Academy, Inc. – New School, Grade Level Change and Enrollment Cap Increase
      
      1. Executive Summary
      2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
      3. Required Documentation
9. Financial Performance Framework - Presentation, discussion and possible action on moving forward with administrative rulemaking for implementing the financial performance framework proposed by the Board’s Financial Framework Subcommittee.
10. Transparency Recommendations - Presentation, discussion and possible action on recommendations to promote transparency.
11. 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, federal, state, or local laws regarding their failure to meet the timeframes established for the timely submission of the annual financial audit in accordance with A.R.S. § 15-183(E)(6).

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).

First Year Late

1. Center for Creative Education, Inc.
2. Flagstaff Montessori, L.L.C.
3. Montessori Day Public Schools, Chartered
4. Park View School, Inc.
5. PLC Arts Academy at Scottsdale, Inc.
6. Vision Charter School, Inc.

12. New Charter School Applications - Discussion and possible action on the following application packages and requests for a charter.
    
    1. A+ Charter Schools
       1. Executive Summary
       2. Recommendation Report & Scoring Rubric
       3. Application
       4. Interview Recording
    2. Abraham Lincoln Preparatory School: A Challenge Foundation Academy
       
       1. Executive Summary
       2. Recommendation Report & Scoring Rubric
       3. Application
       4. ESP Additional Information
       5. Interview Recording
    3. Alexander Hamilton Community School: A Challenge Foundation Academy
       
       1. Executive Summary
       2. Recommendation Report & Scoring Rubric
       3. Application
       4. ESP Additional Information
       5. Interview Recording
    4. ARCHES Academy  Part 1 Part 2
       
       1. Executive Summary
       2. Recommendation Report & Scoring Rubric
       3. Application
       4. Interview Recording
    5. Arizona Online Academy, Inc.
       
       1. Executive Summary
       2. Recommendation Report & Scoring Rubric
       3. Application
       4. Interview Recording
    6. Copper State Academy of Business and Design
       
       1. Executive Summary
       2. Recommendation Report & Scoring Rubric
       3. Application
       4. Interview Recording
    7. Educational Models for Learning, Inc.
       
       1. Executive Summary
       2. Recommendation Report & Scoring Rubric
       3. Application
       4. Interview Recording
    8. Integrated Education Foundation, Inc.
       
       1. Executive Summary
       2. Recommendation Report & Scoring Rubric
       3. Application
       4. Interview Recording
    9. New Learning Ventures, Inc.
       
       1. Executive Summary
       2. Recommendation Report & Scoring Rubric
       3. Application
       4. Interview Recording
    10. Phoenix International Academy
        
        1. Executive Summary
        2. Recommendation Report & Scoring Rubric
        3. Application
        4. Interview Recording
    11. Somerset Academy Arizona, Inc.
        
        1. Executive Summary
        2. Recommendation Report & Scoring Rubric
        3. Application
        4. ESP Additional Information
        5. Interview Recording
    12. Valor Preparatory Academy, LLC
        
        1. Executive Summary
        2. Recommendation Report & Scoring Rubric
        3. Application
        4. Arizona Online Instruction Application & Scoring Rubric
        5. Part 1 Interview Recording, Part 2 Interview Recording
13. 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 item 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.  Part 1 Part 2
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

FINANCIAL FRAMEWORK SUBCOMMITTEE

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Subcommittee Meeting

9:00 AM

3200 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012, 15th Floor Conference Room

Available parking in the garage.   

NOTICE AND AGENDA

A. Roll Call

B. Discussion and possible action on recommendations to promote transparency that have been updated based on additional public comment and on a recommendation to the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools on the adoption of financial performance eligibility criteria for expansion requests based on the Board’s Financial Performance Framework.

C. Opportunity for Public Comment: This is the time for the public to comment and discuss with the Subcommittee suggested recommendations to the Board’s Financial Performance Framework and Dashboard and transparency recommendations.

D. Summary of Current Events, Future Meeting Dates and Items for Future Agendas - The executive director, presiding officer or a member of the Subcommittee 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 Subcommittee will not discuss or take action on any current event summary.

E. Adjournment