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The Board generally meets monthly on the second Monday of each month, as necessary and with the establishment of a quorum. 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. If you have trouble opening the meeting materials from your browser, right click on the applicable link, select either "Save link as" or "Download linked file as", save the document, and then open the saved document. Board meeting notices are also posted in the reception area of the Board's office, which is located in Phoenix at 1616 W. Adams Street, Suite 170.

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Regular Session - February 11, 2019

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 11, 2019

Regular Session

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA- REVISED*

Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence
Roll Call
Superintendent’s Report - Update on current events and/or activities of the Department of Education
Arizona Alternative Education Consortium - Presentation on “Alternative School Stories and Successes” by Kellie Burns, District Executive Officer, Yavapai Accommodation School District
A for Arizona - Update from Becky Hill, Senior Policy Advisor for A for Arizona and Research and Policy Director for the Arizona Chamber Foundation
Executive Director’s Report - Introduction to the agenda items and discussion and possible action:
1. Status of Board actions and legal matters
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.
*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. *Desert Springs Academy
  2. Sonoran Desert School
2. Heritage Academy Queen Creek, Inc.—Grade Level Change and Enrollment Cap Increase
3. Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation—Grade Level Change and Enrollment Cap Increase
4. Pan-American Elementary Charter School—School Location Notification and Enrollment Cap Increase
Charter Amendments - Discussion and possible action on amendment requests from the following charter holders:
1. Incito Schools - New School and Enrollment Cap Increase
2. Leman Academy of Excellence, Inc.- Enrollment Cap Increase
3. Leman Academy of Excellence, Inc.- New School
4. Vista College Preparatory, Inc.- New School and Enrollment Cap Increase
School-Specific Academic Goals – Discussion, possible action and the second opportunity for public comment on revisions to the eligibility criteria for petitioning school-specific academic goals for inclusion in the Board’s Academic Performance Framework and Guidance.
New Charter Application for 2020-2021 - Discussion and consideration of modifications to the New Charter Application for the 2020-2021 application cycle.
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 its failure to appropriately amend the instructional days on file in its contract, failure to timely submit the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018 annual financial audit in accordance with A.R.S. § 15-183(E)(6), and 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 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 PLC Arts Academy at Scottsdale, Inc. 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, 2018 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).
*School Specific Academic Goals - Discussion and possible action on the proposed school-specific academic goals to be used for the evaluation of Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. for FY 2018 and FY 2019.
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.
Adjournment

Regular Session - January 14, 2019

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 14, 2019

Regular Session

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA- REVISED*

Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence
Roll Call
Superintendent’s Report - Update on current events and/or activities of the Department of Education
*Arizona Alternative Education Consortium - Presentation on E-Institute & Taylion by Curtis Gardner, District Counselor, and Ephraim Lizarraga and Madison Duchon-Voyles, Students
A for Arizona - Presentation on Presidio School by Mark Saliba, Principal
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.
Executive Director’s Report - Introduction to the agenda items and discussion and possible action:
1. Status of Board actions and legal matters
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.
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.
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
2. Kaizen Education Foundation (Entity ID 90333)—Grade Level Change
Charter Renewal – Discussion and possible action on the Renewal Application Package for Pillar Charter School.
*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).
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.
Election of Officers
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.
Adjournment

Executive Director Search Subcommittee - January 11, 2019

Meeting Minutes

Notice, Agenda, and Materials

ARIZONA STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS

3636 North Central Avenue, Suite 590

Phoenix, Arizona 85012.

Available parking in the garage.

Friday, January 11, 2019

Executive Director Search Subcommittee

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA

Roll Call
Discussion and consideration relating to the interview and selection of the final candidates for recommendation to the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools for the position of Executive Director. 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.
Discussion and action on next steps in the Executive Director selection process. 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.
Approval of December 27, 2018 Executive Director Search Subcommittee Minutes
Adjournment

Financial Framework Subcommittee - January 8, 2019 - Canceled

Executive Director Search Subcommittee - December 27, 2018

Meeting Minutes

Notice, Agenda, and 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.

Thursday, December 27, 2018

Executive Director Search Subcommittee

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA

Roll Call
Discussion and review of interview questions for consideration of position of Executive Director- Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(1), the Subcommittee may vote to convene in executive session, which will not be open to the public, for discussion and consideration of employment matters for this item.
Discussion and review of resumes and identification of candidates to be interviewed- Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(1), the Subcommittee may vote to convene in executive session, which will not be open to the public, for discussion and consideration of employment matters for this item.
Discussion and action on next steps in the selection process- Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(1), the Subcommittee may vote to convene in executive session, which will not be open to the public, for discussion and consideration of employment matters for this item.
Adjournment

Regular Session - December 10, 2018

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, 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

Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence
Roll Call
Superintendent’s Report - Update on current events and/or activities of the Department of Education
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
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.
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.
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
2. BASIS Charter Schools, Inc. (90841) – Enrollment Cap Increase
3. Heritage Academy, Inc. – New School, Grade Level Change and Enrollment Cap Increase
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.
Transparency Recommendations - Presentation, discussion and possible action on recommendations to promote transparency.
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

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

New Charter School Applications - Discussion and possible action on the following application packages and requests for a charter.
1. A+ Charter Schools
2. Abraham Lincoln Preparatory School: A Challenge Foundation Academy
3. Alexander Hamilton Community School: A Challenge Foundation Academy
4. ARCHES Academy Part 1 Part 2
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
7. Educational Models for Learning, Inc.
8. Integrated Education Foundation, Inc.
9. New Learning Ventures, Inc.
10. Phoenix International Academy
11. Somerset Academy Arizona, Inc.
12. Valor Preparatory Academy, LLC
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
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.
Adjournment

Financial Framework Subcommittee - December 11, 2018 - Canceled

Financial Framework Subcommittee - November 27, 2018

Meeting Summary

Notice, Agenda, and Materials

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

Regular Session - November 13, 2018

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.

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Regular Session

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA - REVISED*

Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence
Roll Call
Superintendent’s Report - Update on current events and/or activities of the Department of Education
Arizona Charter Schools Association - Presentation on Transparency Recommendation Feedback and Association’s Communications Plan by Eileen Sigmund, President/CEO
A for Arizona - Presentation on Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy by Adam Sharp, School Leader
Executive Director’s Report - Introduction to the agenda items and discussion and possible action:
1. Status of Board actions and legal matters
2. Update on the Financial Framework Subcommittee
3. Enrollment cap update
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.
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 Graysmark Schools Corporation
2. Consideration to approve an enrollment cap increase for Academy of Mathematics and Science, Inc. (79961), a charter holder that has met the staff recommendation criteria.
Charter Amendment - Discussion and possible action on the charter representative and two charter holder governance amendment requests from PLC Arts Academy at Scottsdale, Inc.
Schools with an “F” Letter Grade - Discussion and possible action on proposed revisions to the Consent Agreement used in the procedural steps for restoring or revoking charters that operate charter schools that have been assigned an FY 2018 letter grade of “F” by the Arizona Department of Education.
Compliance Matters -
1. The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that Desert Springs Academy, Inc. is in breach of one or more provisions of their charter contract, federal, state, or local laws regarding their failure to appropriately request approval from the Board to amend its charter to make changes to its corporate 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 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).

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 timely submit the annual financial report in accordance with A.R.S. § 15-183(E)(6).

Center for Creative Education, Inc.
Friendly House, Inc.
P.L.C. Charter Schools
*Pointe Educational Services - Discussion and possible action on a proposed Settlement Agreement for Pointe Educational Services. Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3) and (A)(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. Part 1 Part 2
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
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.
Adjournment

Financial Framework Subcommittee - November 6, 2018 - Canceled

Special Session - November 2, 2018

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.

Friday, November 2, 2018

Special Session

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA

A. Roll Call

B. 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

C. Pointe Educational Services - Discussion and possible action on a proposed Settlement Agreement for Pointe Educational Services. 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. Part 1 Part 2

D. Adjournment

Financial Framework Subcommittee - October 23, 2018

Meeting Summary

Notice, Agenda, and Materials

ARIZONA STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS

FINANCIAL FRAMEWORK SUBCOMMITTEE

Tuesday, October 23, 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 the average daily membership (ADM) measure and on recommendations to the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools on the adoption of measures and measure targets discussed previously by the Subcommittee for inclusion in the Board’s Financial Performance Framework.

C. Discussion and possible action on recommendations to the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools on the adoption of the summative performance ratings (formerly referred to as summative performance levels) discussed previously by the Subcommittee for inclusion in the Board’s Financial Performance Framework.

D. Discussion and possible action on interventions and financial performance expectations and on recommendations to the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools on the adoption of interventions and financial performance expectations for inclusion in the Board’s Financial Performance Framework.

E. Discussion and possible action on recommendations to the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools on other considerations to promote transparency.

F. 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.

G. 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.

H. Adjournment

Regular Session - October 15, 2018

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, October 15, 2018

Regular Session

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA

Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence
Roll Call
Superintendent’s Report - Update on current events and/or activities of the Department of Education
Arizona Charter Schools Association – Presentation on Charter Performance on A-F by Eileen Sigmund, President
Arizona Alternative Education Consortium – Presentation on Online/Blended Alternative Education by Tamara Becker, Assistant Superintendent at Edkey, Inc.
Center for Academic Success, Inc. – Presentation on Center for Academic Success’ award winning Solar Go Kart Team by High School Seniors at Center for Academic Success
Executive Director’s Report - Introduction to the agenda items and discussion and possible action:
1. Update on the Financial Framework Subcommittee
2. Status of Board actions and legal matters
3. Update on the Board’s review of enrollment documentation
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.
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. Innovative Humanities Education Corporation
  2. SySTEM Schools
Surrender Agreements - Discussion and possible action on the proposed Voluntary Surrender and Charter Termination Agreement for Paragon Preparatory Academy, Inc.
Board’s Performance Frameworks – Discussion, possible action and the second opportunity for public comment on the adoption of proposed technical changes to the following performance frameworks:
Eligibility Criteria for Replication Charter and Charter Transfer Applications – Discussion, possible action and the second opportunity for public comment on the adoption of proposed revisions to the eligibility criteria.
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.
Adjournment

Financial Framework Subcommittee - October 11, 2018

Meeting Summary

Notice, Agenda, and Materials

ARIZONA STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS

MEETING LOCATION:

3200 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE

PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85012

15th Floor Conference Room

Available parking in the garage

Thursday, October 11, 2018

Subcommittee Meeting

12:00 PM

NOTICE AND AGENDA

A. Roll Call

B. Recap of the September 27, 2018 Financial Framework Subcommittee Meeting

C. Discussion and possible action on the measures and measure targets discussed previously by the Subcommittee and on staff recommendations for further changes to the Financial Performance Framework.

D. Discussion and possible action on the inclusion of a measure in the Financial Performance Framework that considers charter holders’ average daily membership (ADM).

E. Discussion and possible action on the summative performance levels for inclusion in the Board’s Financial Performance Framework.

F. Discussion and possible action on the development of interventions for inclusion in the Board’s Financial Performance Framework.

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

H. 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.

I. Adjournment

Financial Framework Subcommittee - September 27, 2018

Meeting Summary

Notice, Agenda, and Materials

ARIZONA STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS

FINANCIAL FRAMEWORK SUBCOMMITTEE

Thursday, September 27, 2018

Subcommittee Meeting

*NEW TIME*1:00 PM

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

Available parking in the garage.

NOTICE AND AGENDA-REVISED*

A. Roll Call

B. Recap of the September 12, 2018 Financial Framework Subcommittee Meeting

C. Presentation and discussion on testing results showing 20 charter holders’ performance against measures discussed previously by the Subcommittee or developed based on additional written public comment received and presentation and discussion on staff recommendations on further changes to the Financial Performance Framework.

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

E. Discussion and possible action on the development and adoption of measures, measure targets, summative performance levels and interventions for inclusion in the Board’s Financial Performance Framework.

F. 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.

G. Adjournment