Archived 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, 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, 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.

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Regular Session

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA- REVISED*

A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Moment of Silence
C. Roll Call 
D. 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. 

E. Arizona Alternative Education Consortium - Presentation on Alternative Schools Choosing At-Risk Students by Johnson Bia 

F. American Civil Liberties Union - Presentation on Schools Choosing Students – A Presentation on Improving Enrollment Practices by Allesandra Soler, Executive Director, ACLU AZ; Steve Kilar, ACLU AZ Communications Director; Luis Avila, #Demand2Learn Campaign Director; and possible discussion and consideration by the Board 

G. A for Arizona - Presentation on EAGLE College Prep Maryvale by Yesenia Fitzhugh, Principal 

H. Arizona Charter Schools Association Update - Presentation on Education Freedom by Eileen Sigmund and Matthew Simon 

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

J. 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

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 a change in ownership of the charter holder for Sonoran Science Academy – Broadway.
         a. Executive Summary
         b. Amendment Request and Support Materials
         c. Required Documentation

     2. Consideration to approve an enrollment cap increase for GAR, LLC, a charter holder that has received a staff recommendation.
         a. Executive Summary
         b. Amendment Request and Support Materials
         c. Required Documentation

L. New Charter Application for 2019-2020 - Discussion and consideration of modifications to the New Charter Application for the 2019-2020 application cycle. 

M. Charter Transfer Application - Discussion and consideration of proposed revisions to the Application for Transfer Charter. 

N. *Compliance Matters - Discussion and possible action.
     1. The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that Arizona Academy of Science & Technology is in noncompliance with state and federal law and its charter contract for its failure to comply with state and federal payroll tax requirements and state unemployment insurance tax requirements. 

         If the Board determines that a breach may have occurred, the Board may take action as it deems appropriate or necessary under state law, which may include withholding up to 10% of the monthly apportionment of state aid and requiring a corrective action plan pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-185(H) and/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 Tucson Youth Development, 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, 2017 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).

     3. The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that Franklin Phonetic Primary School, Inc. (Entity ID 4495) and Franklin Phonetic Primary School, Inc. (Entity ID 92596) 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 fiscal year 2017 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).

     4. *The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that Mountain School, 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.  

O. In the Matter of Life Skills Center of Arizona, Inc. (18F-RV-001-BCS).  Discussion and possible action on Life Skills Center of Arizona, Inc.’s request that the Board reconsider its November 21, 2017 decision to hold a hearing on the revocation of the charter contract for Life Skills Center of Arizona, Inc.  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 agenda item. 

P. Election of Officers 

Q. 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. 

R. 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.

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

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. Superintendent’s Report - Update on current events and/or activities of the Department of Education. 
6. Executive Director’s Report - Introduction to the agenda items and discussion and possible action: 
   
   1. Update on amendment requests approved by the Executive Director
   2. A - F School Accountability update on the State Board of Education’s actions
   3. FY2017 Academic Performance Dashboard for Individual Schools Updated
   4. Status of Board actions and legal matters
7. Arizona Charter Schools Association Update - Presentation on Choice in Public Education by Eileen Sigmund 
8. Arizona Chamber of Commerce - Presentation on the Chamber’s Legislative and Policy Agenda by Becky Hill 
9. Consent Agenda - Consideration to approve charter holder expansion amendment request, which has received a staff recommendation for: 
   
   1. Leman Academy of Excellence – New School (East Tucson)
      
      1. Executive Summary
      2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
      3. Required Documentation
   2. *Morrison Education Group, Inc.
      
      1. Executive Summary
      2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
      3. Required Documentation
10. Charter Amendment - Discussion and possible action on the expansion amendment requests from the following charter holders:
    
    1. Incito Schools – New School 
       
       1. Executive Summary
       2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
       3. Required Documentation
    2. Innovative Humanities Education Corporation – Grade Level Change
       
       1. Executive Summary
       2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
       3. Required Documentation
    3. Leman Academy of Excellence, Inc. – New School (East Mesa) 
       
       1. Executive Summary
       2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
       3. Required Documentation
11. Charter Replication - Discussion and possible action on the replication applications from the following charter holders:
    
    1. American Charter Schools Foundation dba South Ridge High School to replicate as American Charter Schools Foundation dba Ridge View College Preparatory High School 
       
       1. Executive Summary
       2. Application and Support Materials
       3. Required Documentation
    2. American Charter Schools Foundation dba South Ridge High School to replicate as American Charter Schools Foundation dba Silver Horizon High School
       
       1. Executive Summary
       2. Application and Support Materials
       3. Required Documentation
    3. BASIS Schools, Inc. to replicate as BASIS Schools, Inc. for the operation of: 
       
       1. BASIS Phoenix Primary
          
          1. Executive Summary
          2. Application and Support Materials
          3. Required Documentation
       2. BASIS Scottsdale North
          
          1. Executive Summary
          2. Application and Support Materials
          3. Required Documentation
       3. BASIS Scottsdale South
          
          1. Executive Summary
          2. Application and Support Materials
          3. Required Documentation
       4. BASIS Scottsdale West
          
          1. Executive Summary
          2. Application and Support Materials
          3. Required Documentation
12. Enrollment Cap Amendment Request – Discussion and possible action on the proposed changes to the Enrollment Cap Amendment Request. 
13. Policy for Charter Board Officer Election – Discussion and possible action on the Board’s policy for Electing Charter Board Officers. 
14. Policy for Hiring and Recruiting Procedure for Charter Board Executive Director – Discussion and possible action on the Board’s policy for Hiring and Recruiting Procedure for Charter Board Executive Director. 
15. *Compliance Matters – Discussion and possible action.
    
    1. 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 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. Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley
3. Cochise Community Development Corporation
4. Employ-Ability Unlimited, Inc.
5. Horizon Community Learning Center, Inc. (Entity ID 79264)
6. Horizon Community Learning Center, Inc. (Entity ID 92620)
7. Painted Desert Montessori, LLC
8. Tucson Collegiate Prep, Inc.
9. Tucson Youth Development, Inc.

Second Consecutive Year Late

10. Franklin Phonetic Primary School, Inc. (Entity ID 4495)
11. Franklin Phonetic Primary School, Inc. (Entity ID 92596)
12. Imagine Elementary at Tempe, Inc.

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 consent agreement, federal, state, or local laws regarding its failure to timely submit the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017 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.

16. 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 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 and Part 2
17. *Discussion and possible action regarding Proposed Legislation. 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.
18. 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. 
19. Adjournment

ARIZONA STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS

MEETING LOCATION:

12439 NORTH 32ND STREET

PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85032

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Retreat

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA

1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Moment of Silence
3. Roll Call
4. Breakfast - Board member and Charter Board staff introductions
5. Arizona Policy Initiatives - Discussion and presentation by Becky Hill and Whitney Chapa
6. Arizona Charter Landscape -
   
   1. Charter Schools in Arizona: Discussion and presentation by Eileen Sigmund and Kate Gottfredson
   2.  Arizona Alternative Charter Schools: Discussion and presentation by Binky Jones
7. A- F Accountability - Discussion and presentation by staff of the Arizona State Board of Education
8. Charter Board Communication - Discussion and presentation by David Leibowitz
9. 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.
10. 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, August 14, 2017

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. Superintendent’s Report - Update on current events and/or activities of the Department of Education. 
6. 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 school-specific academic goals
   3. Update on changes to staff reports
   4. Update on requests approved by Executive Director
7. Arizona Charter Schools Association Update - Presentation by Eileen Sigmund 
8. Arizona Alternative Education Consortium - Presentation by Amy Schlessman 
9. 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 a charter holder expansion amendment request, which has received a staff recommendation, to increase the enrollment cap for Maricopa County Community College District on behalf of Phoenix Preparatory Academy.
   2. *Consideration to approve the proposed Voluntary Surrender and Charter Termination Agreement for the following:
      
      1. *Ambassador Academy
      2. Patriot Academy, Inc.
10. Charter Amendment - Discussion and possible action on the expansion amendment requests from the following charter holders:
    
    1. Compass Points International, Inc. – Increase grade levels served 
    2. Franklin Phonetic Primary School, Inc. (92596) – Increase grade levels served 
11. Charter Replication - Discussion and possible action on the replication application package for Legacy Traditional School-Avondale to replicate as Legacy Traditional School-Phoenix. 
12. Complaint Procedures - Discussion and possible action on the proposed revised protocol for reviewing complaints. 
13. 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. 
14. 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. 
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, June 12, 2017

Regular Session

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA

Full Board Meeting Audio

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. Superintendent’s Report - Update on current events and/or activities of the Department of Education.
6. Executive Director’s Report - Introduction to the agenda items and discussion and possible action: 
   
   1. SB1036
   2. Update on A-F State Accountability
   3. Status of Board actions and legal matters
   4. Update on current events and activities
7. Arizona Charter Schools Association Update - Presentation by Ildi Laczko-Kerr
8. Arizona Alternative Education Consortium - Presentation by Amy Schlessman
9. A for Arizona - Presentation on Pioneer Preparatory: a Challenge Foundation Academy by Jarret Sharp, Director
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. Ambassador Academy - Charter mission
       2. Ethos Academy: A Challenge Foundation Academy - Decrease instructional days
       3. Imagine Camelback Middle, Inc. - Charter mission
       4. Imagine Desert West Middle, Inc. - Charter mission
       5. Kaizen Education Foundation dba El Dorado High School - Increase instructional days
    2. Consideration to approve the Enrollment Cap increase amendment request that has received a staff recommendation for Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc.
    3. Consideration to approve the Program of Instruction amendment requests to use methods of instruction consistent with a Dropout Recovery Program for the following:
       
       1. American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Alta Vista High School
       2. American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Apache Trail High School
       3. American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Crestview College Preparatory High School
       4. American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Desert Hills High School
       5. American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Estrella High School
       6. American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Peoria Accelerated High School
       7. American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. South Pointe High School
       8. American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Sun Valley High School
       9. American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. West Phoenix High School
       10. Kaizen Education Foundation dba El Dorado High School
       11. Kaizen Education Foundation dba Maya High School
       12. Kaizen Education Foundation dba Skyview High School
       13. Kaizen Education Foundation dba Summit High School
       14. Kaizen Education Foundation dba Tempe Accelerated High School
    4. Consideration to approve the proposed Voluntary Surrender and Charter Termination Agreement for PS Charter Schools, Inc.
11. Charter Amendment - Discussion and possible action on the expansion amendment requests from the following charter holders:
    
    1. EAGLE College Prep Maryvale, LLC. - Increase enrollment cap
    2. Educational Impact, Inc. - Grade level change
    3. Empower College Prep - Increase enrollment cap
    4. Imagine Prep Superstition, Inc. - Increase enrollment cap
    5. Legacy Traditional School - Surprise - Increase enrollment cap
    6. Prescott Valley Charter School - Increase enrollment cap
12. Charter Renewal -
    
    1. Discussion and possible action on the renewal application packages for the following charter holders:
       
       1. Desert Heights Charter Schools
       2. Educational Impact, Inc.
    2. Discussion and possible action on the renewal application package for Bradley Academy of Excellence, Inc. The Board will also receive information to determine whether evidence exists that Bradley Academy of Excellence, Inc. is in breach of one or more provisions of its charter contract regarding its failure to request approval from the Board to amend its charter to make changes to its school governing body. 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.
13. Compliance Check Policy - Discussion and possible action on the proposed revisions to the Conducting Compliance Checks Policy Statement.
14. Revisions to Current Policies - Discussion and possible action on the proposed changes to the following policy statements:
    
    1. Board Notification of Six-Months Non-Compliance
    2. Eligibility to Apply for Early Renewal of a Charter Contract
    3. Good Cause Extension to Execute a New Charter
    4. Good Cause Suspension of a New Charter
    5. Technical Review Panel
15. Revisions to the Amendment Process - Discussion and possible action on the proposed changes to the following:
    
    1. Identifying additional amendments that may be signed by the Executive Director
    2. Charter Holder Governance Request
    3. Charter Representative Request
    4. Academic Eligibility for Expansion Requests in FY 2018
16. Audit Guidelines and Compliance Questionnaires for 2017 - Discussion and possible action on the revised Audit Guidelines, Legal Compliance Questionnaire, USFRCS Compliance Questionnaire, and Procurement Compliance Questionnaire for 2017.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. Adjournment