Archived Meeting Dates & 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*

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 “Alternative School Stories and Successes” by Kellie Burns, District Executive Officer, Yavapai Accommodation School District 
6. A for Arizona - Update from Becky Hill, Senior Policy Advisor for A for Arizona and Research and Policy Director for the Arizona Chamber Foundation 
7. Executive Director’s Report - Introduction to the agenda items and discussion and possible action: 
   
   1. Status of Board actions and legal matters
8. 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. 
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 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
      
      1. Executive Summary
      2. Amendment Requests and Support Materials
      3. Required Documentation
   3. Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation—Grade Level Change and Enrollment Cap Increase
      
      1. Executive Summary
      2. Amendment Requests and Support Materials
      3. Required Documentation
   4. Pan-American Elementary Charter School—School Location Notification and Enrollment Cap Increase
      
      1. Executive Summary
      2. Amendment Requests and Support Materials
      3. Required Documentation
10. Charter Amendments - Discussion and possible action on amendment requests from the following charter holders:
    
    1. Incito Schools - New School and Enrollment Cap Increase 
       
       1. Executive Summary
       2. Amendment Requests and Support Materials
       3. Required Documentation
    2. Leman Academy of Excellence, Inc.- Enrollment Cap Increase 
       
       1. Executive Summary
       2. Amendment Requests and Support Materials
       3. Required Documentation
    3. Leman Academy of Excellence, Inc.- New School
       
       1. Executive Summary
       2. Amendment Requests and Support Materials
       3. Required Documentation
    4. Vista College Preparatory, Inc.- New School and Enrollment Cap Increase 
       
       1. Executive Summary
       2. Amendment Requests and Support Materials
       3. Required Documentation
11. 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. 
12. New Charter Application for 2020-2021 - Discussion and consideration of modifications to the New Charter Application for the 2020-2021 application cycle. 
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 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).
14. *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. 
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

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

1. Roll Call
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Approval of December 27, 2018 Executive Director Search Subcommittee Minutes
5. 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 27, 2018

Executive Director Search Subcommittee

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA

1. Roll Call
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.

Tuesday, November 13, 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 Transparency Recommendation Feedback and Association’s Communications Plan by Eileen Sigmund, President/CEO
6. A for Arizona - Presentation on Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy by Adam Sharp, School Leader
7. 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
8. 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.
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 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.
      
      1. Executive Summary
      2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
      3. Required Documentation
10. Charter Amendment - Discussion and possible action on the charter representative and two charter holder governance amendment requests from PLC Arts Academy at Scottsdale, Inc.
    
    1. Executive Summary
    2. Amendment Requests and Support Materials
    3. Required Documentation
11. 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.
12. 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). 

2. 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).

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).

10. Center for Creative Education, Inc.
11. Friendly House, Inc.
12. P.L.C. Charter Schools
13. *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
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. Part 1  Part 2
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

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