Archived Meeting Dates & Materials

ARIZONA STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS

1616 West Adams Street, Suite 170

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

The Board's meeting room is located in the State Land Department building.

Access open parking east of the church on the southeast corner of 16th Avenue and Monroe

and in the visitor parking on the northwest corner of 16th Avenue and Monroe.

Monday, May 15, 2017

Regular Session

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA - REVISED*

1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Moment of Silence
3. Roll Call 
4. Introduction of New Board Member 
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. 
6. Executive Director’s Report - Introduction to the agenda items and discussion and possible action: 
   
   1. Recognition of Janna Day for her service as a Board member
   2. Status of Board actions and legal matters
   3. Report on the FY 2017 Five-Year Interval Reviews
7. Arizona Charter Schools Association Update -  Presentation by Eileen Sigmund 
8. A for Arizona - Presentation on Midtown Primary School - Judy White, Principal - Video 
9. Superintendent’s Report - Update on current events and/or activities of the Department of Education. 
10. 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 charter holder amendment requests for the following:
       
       1. Candeo Schools, Inc. - Decrease instructional days
       2. Cochise Community Development Corporation - Charter mission and decrease instructional days
       3. Ha:san Educational Services - Increase instructional days
       4. *Painted Desert Montessori, LLC - Decrease instructional days
       5. SySTEM Schools - Decrease instructional days
    2. Consideration to approve charter holder expansion amendment requests that have received a staff recommendation for the following:
       
       1. Country Gardens Charter Schools - Increase enrollment cap
       2. Math and Science Success Academy, Inc. - Increase enrollment cap
    3. Consideration to approve the proposed Voluntary Surrender and Charter Termination Agreement for ECA - Arizona, Inc.
11. Charter Amendment - Discussion and possible action on the expansion amendment requests from the following charter holders:
    
    1. Academy of Mathematics and Science, Inc. (92768) - Increase enrollment cap Part 1 and Part 2 
    2. Edkey, Inc. dba Sequoia School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - New school and increase enrollment cap 
    3. Madison Highland Prep. - Increase enrollment cap 
12. Charter Replication - Discussion and possible action on the replication application package for Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson to replicate as Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa. 
13. Charter Renewal - Discussion and possible action on the renewal application packages for the following charter holders:
    
    1. BASIS Schools, Inc. (81078) 
    2. Canyon Rose Academy, Inc. 
    3. Cochise Community Development Corporation 
    4. Pinnacle Education - Casa Grande, Inc. Part 1 and Part 2 
    5. Pinnacle Education - Tempe, Inc.
    6. RSD Charter School, Inc. 
14. Compliance Checks Policy – Discussion and possible action on revisions to the Policy Statement for Conducting Compliance Checks. 
15. Discussion and possible action regarding John Doe, et al. vs. Heritage Academy, Inc. et al. (CV16-03001-PHX-SPL). 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. Part 1  and Part 2 
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

1616 West Adams Street, Suite 170

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

The Board's meeting room is located in the State Land Department building.

Access open parking east of the church on the southeast corner of 16th Avenue and Monroe

and in the visitor parking on the northwest corner of 16th Avenue and Monroe.

Monday, February 13, 2017

Regular Session

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA

1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Moment of Silence
3. Roll Call 
4. 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. 
5. Arizona State Board of Education – Presentation on the A-F Accountability System, Dr. Karol Schmidt, Executive Director 
6. Arizona Charter Schools Association Update -  Presentation on charters changing lives story and an update on A-F, the New Charter Application, and using data to drive policy- Dr. Ildi Laczko-Kerr, Chief Academic Officer 
7. A for Arizona - Presentation on Western School of Science and Technology: A Challenge Foundation Academy - Peter Boyle, Founding School Director 
8. Superintendent’s Report - Update on current events and/or activities of the Department of Education. 
9. Executive Director’s Report - Introduction to the agenda items and discussion and possible action: 
   
   1. Recognition of Jake Logan for his service as a Board member. 
   2. Status of charters with previous and/or on-going board actions: Bradley Academy of Excellence, Inc., Global Renaissance Academy of Distinguished Education, Hillcrest Academy, Inc., StarShine Academy, StrengthBuilding Partners 
   3. Board Member Retreat
10. 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 charter holder amendment requests for the following:
       
       1. American Leadership Academy, Inc. - change program of instruction
       2. Phoenix Collegiate Academy Elementary, LLC - increase instructional days
       3. Phoenix Collegiate Academy High, LLC - increase instructional days
    2. Consideration to approve the voluntary surrender agreement for Global Renaissance Academy of Distinguished Education
11. Charter Amendment - Discussion and possible action on the Grade Levels Change to Charter Amendment Request submitted by Scottsdale Country Day School. 
12. Compliance Matters - The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that  StarShine Academy continues to breach one or more provisions of its charter contract and state law regarding failure to timely submit the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016 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, which may include issuing a notice of intent to revoke the charter pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-183(I).

13. New Charter Application for 2018-2019 - Discussion and consideration of modifications to the New Charter Application and processes for the 2018-2019 application cycle.
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

1616 West Adams Street, Suite 170

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

The Board's meeting room is located in the State Land Department building.

Access open parking east of the church on the southeast corner of 16th Avenue and Monroe

and in the visitor parking on the northwest corner of 16th Avenue and Monroe.

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Regular Session

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA

1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Moment of Silence
3. Roll Call 
4. 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. 
5. Arizona Charter Schools Association Update -  Presentation on the Center for Student Achievement and its Impact in Arizona Schools - Eileen Sigmund, President and CEO 
6. Arizona Alternative Education Consortium – Presentation on Funding Alternative Education in Arizona – Dr. Johnson Bia 
7. A for Arizona - Presentation on its Legislative Agenda – Becky Hill, Senior Policy Director 
8. Superintendent’s Report – Update on current events and/or activities of the Department of Education. 
9. Executive Director’s Report – Introduction to the agenda items and discussion and possible action: 
   
   1. Status of charters with previous and/or on-going board actions: Bradley Academy of Excellence, Inc., Founding Fathers Academies, Inc., Global Renaissance Academy of Distinguished Education, Graysmark Schools Corporation, Hillcrest Academy, Inc., StarShine Academy, StrengthBuilding Partners
   2. Update on School Improvement Plan Reviews
10. 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 charter holder amendment requests for the following:
       
       1. Archway Classical Academy Cicero – change in mission
       2. Arete Preparatory Academy – change in mission
       3. Cicero Preparatory Academy – change in mission and increase enrollment cap
       4. Paragon Management, Inc. – change in mission
11. Discussion and possible action regarding John Doe, et al. vs. Heritage Academy, Inc. et al. (CV16-03001-PHX-SPL). 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 concerning this item. 
12. Charter Amendment - Discussion and possible action on the amendment requests submitted by Canyon Rose Academy, Inc.: New School and Enrollment Cap Increase Amendment Requests. 
13. Final Rulemaking – Discussion and possible action on the Board’s Notice of Final Rulemaking. 
14. Compliance Matters – The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that the following charter holders continue to breach one or more provisions of their charter contract and state law regarding failure to timely submit the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016 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, which may include issuing a notice of intent to revoke the charter pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-183(I).

1. Bradley Academy of Excellence, Inc.
2. Graysmark Schools Corporation
3. StarShine Academy
4. StrengthBuilding Partners

15. Election of Officers 
16. Approval of Minutes - Consideration to approve meeting minutes for: 
    
    1. Executive Director Search Subcommittee - December 8, 2016
    2. Executive Director Search Subcommittee - December 8, 2016 Executive Session
    3. Regular Session - December 12, 2016 Executive Session
17. 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. 
18. Adjournment

ARIZONA STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS

1616 West Adams Street, Suite 170

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

The Board's meeting room is located in the State Land Department building.

Access open parking east of the church on the southeast corner of 16th Avenue and Monroe

and in the visitor parking on the northwest corner of 16th Avenue and Monroe.

Thursday, December 8, 2016

Regular Session

9:45 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA

1. Roll Call
2. Consideration to approve Subcommittee meeting minutes for executive session on November 18, 2016 and December 6, 2016.
3. Discussion and action on next steps in the Executive Director selection process.

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3), the Subcommittee may vote to go into Executive Session, which will not be open to the public, for legal advice concerning this item.

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(1), the Subcommittee may vote to go into Executive Session, which will not be open to the public, for discussion and consideration of employment matters for this item.

4. Adjournment

ARIZONA STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS

1616 West Adams Street, Suite 170

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

The Board's meeting room is located in the State Land Department building.

Access open parking east of the church on the southeast corner of 16th Avenue and Monroe

and in the visitor parking on the northwest corner of 16th Avenue and Monroe.

Monday, November 21, 2016

Regular Session

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA- REVISED*

1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Moment of Silence
3. Roll Call 
4. 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. 
5. Arizona Charter Schools Association Update on the 2016 Charter Award winners – Eileen Sigmund, President and CEO 
6. *Video Presentation – Governor Doug Ducey’s recent visit to Arizona Autism Charter School, Upper School Campus 
7. Superintendent’s Report – Update on current events and/or activities of the Department of Education. 
8. Executive Director’s Report – Introduction to the agenda items and discussion and possible action: 
   
   1. Status of charters with previous and/or on-going board actions:  Founding Fathers Academies, Inc.; Hillcrest Academy, Inc.
   2. Executive Director Search Update
9. State of Latino Arizona – Dr. Anabel Aportela, Director of Research, Arizona School Boards Association 
10. 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 charter holder amendment requests for the following: 
       
       1. Leman Academy of Excellence, Inc. - Adding a New School
       2. Phoenix Collegiate Academy Elementary, LLC - Procurement Laws & USFRCS Exceptions
       3. Phoenix Collegiate Academy High, LLC - Procurement Laws & USFRCS Exceptions
       4. The Odyssey Preparatory Academy, Inc. – Increasing Enrollment Cap
11. *Compliance Matters – Discussion and possible action.
    
    1. TheBoard 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 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).

First Year Late

1. Ahwatukee Foothills Prep Early College High School, Inc.
2. Camelback Education, Inc.
3. Career Development, Inc.
4. Desert Star Community School
5. Florence Crittenton Services of Arizona, Inc.
6. Franklin Phonetic Primary School, Inc. (Entity ID 4495)
7. Franklin Phonetic Primary School, Inc. (Entity ID 92596)
8. Global Renaissance Academy of Distinguished Education
9. Graysmark Schools Corporation
10. Imagine Elementary at Tempe, Inc.
11. Imagine Middle at Surprise, Inc.
12. Imagine Prep Surprise, Inc.
13. Phoenix Advantage Charter School, Inc.
14. PS Charter Schools, Inc.
15. Southern Arizona Community Academy, Inc.

Second Consecutive Year Late

16. Bradley Academy of Excellence, Inc.
17. Flagstaff Montessori, L.L.C.
18. Juniper Tree Academy
19. StarShine Academy
20. StrengthBuilding Partners

2. The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that Life Skills Center of Arizona, Inc. is in breach of one or more provisions of its January 2015 settlement agreement, federal, state, or local laws regarding its failure to timely submit the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016 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 by 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/or deciding whether to hold a hearing to determine if a breach of the January 2015 consent agreement has occurred and to revoke the charter contract.

12. ​*Discussion and possible action regarding complaints forwarded to members of the Board regarding Academy of Excellence. 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. 
13. 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.
14. Adjournment

ARIZONA STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS

1616 West Adams Street, Suite 170

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

The Board's meeting room is located in the State Land Department building.

Access open parking east of the church on the southeast corner of 16th Avenue and Monroe

and in the visitor parking on the northwest corner of 16th Avenue and Monroe.

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Special Session

3:00 PM

NOTICE AND AGENDA

1. Roll Call 
2. Discussion and possible action regarding the decision of the Arizona Court of Appeals to affirm the Board’s revocation decision and Order Dissolving Stay in Founding Fathers Academies, Inc. v. Arizona State Board for Charter Schools (1 CA-CV 15-0664)- 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. 
3. Adjournment