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The Board regularly meets monthly on the second Monday of each month, or as necessary. 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. The Board meeting notices are also posted on the north facing exterior door of the Board's office, which is located in Phoenix at 1616 W. Adams Street, Suite 170.

A summary of the meeting motions, as well as a recording of the meetings will be available within three business days of the completion of the meeting.

To access the summary of a meeting, click on the “Meeting Summary” for the applicable meeting date.
To access a recording for a particular agenda item from a specific meeting, click on “Notice, Agenda, and Materials” for the applicable meeting date and then select “play” for the item of interest.

Meeting minutes for meetings held prior to January 2011 may be accessed by clicking on the “Approved Minutes” for the applicable meeting date.

Regular Session - May 11, 2020

Notice, Agenda, and Materials

Meeting Summary

Meeting Recording - Next to each agenda item is the time that agenda item begins in the YouTube recording.

ARIZONA STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS

VIRTUAL MEETING

Accessing the Board Meeting:

To watch the Board meeting via computer or a smartphone with a data plan:

Click on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkPbhlJyH-7N_Pw1hpI3nSA?view_as=subscri...

Open a web browser on your device (Google Chrome, Safari, Internet Explorer, Firefox).

Then, type or copy the above link into the address or search bar on your browser and press “Enter”.

To listen via phone (Please ensure your phone is muted during the meeting):

Dial +1 346 248 7799 (United States)

When prompted enter the following Meeting ID#: 935 9424 5247

For additional information on how to access the board meeting, please download the Notice and Agenda

Monday, May 11, 2020 Regular Session

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA - *REVISED - Please note this file is too large to view from the link; therefore, please download the file.

A. Pledge of Allegiance - YouTube at 2:19

B. Moment of Silence - YouTube at 2:42

C. Roll Call - YouTube at 2:56

D. Superintendent’s Report - Update on current events and/or activities of the Department of Education - YouTube at 6:14

E. Executive Director’s Report - YouTube at 14:23

Status of Board actions and legal matters
1. Update on Vision Charter School, Inc.
2. Update on School Closures and the Board’s Response
3. *Update on the Financial Performance Framework for Fiscal Year 2019 and Fiscal Year 2020

F. Call to the Public - YouTube at 19:30

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.

All public comments for the meeting will be accepted in written form only. All public comments are due to Board staff by Friday, May 8, 2020 at noon. Public comments will not be orally read into the record but will be posted publicly in the Board materials located on the Board’s website by end of business on Friday, May 8th.

Two ways to submit written comment:

Via Email: [email protected]
Via Postal Service: P.O. Box 18328, Phoenix, Arizona 85005
- Please note that USPS mail takes time to be delivered. Please plan accordingly to make the noon deadline on May 8, 2020.

G. Consent Agenda - All items on this agenda will be considered by a single motion with no discussion, unless requested otherwise by a board member. - YouTube at 20:12

Approval of Meeting Minutes from the Charter Board’s meeting on February 10, 2020.
Consideration to approve the proposed Surrender and Charter Termination Agreement for the following charter holders:
Charter Amendments - Consideration to approve amendment requests from the following charter holders:
1. Archway Classical Academy Glendale — Enrollment Cap Increase
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
  3. Associated Schools
  4. ADE School Report Card Data
2. Arizona Connections Academy Charter School – Charter Holder Governance Request
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
3. Arizona Connections Academy Charter School — Enrollment Cap Increase
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
  3. ADE School Report Card Data
4. American Virtual Academy – Charter Holder Governance Request
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
5. Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy, Inc. – Charter Holder Governance Request
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
6. George Gervin Youth Center, Inc. – Charter Holder Governance Request
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
7. Glendale Preparatory Academy — Enrollment Cap Increase
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
  3. Associated Schools
  4. ADE School Report Card Data
8. Highland Free School Fund, Inc. – Charter Holder Governance Request
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
9. Integrated Education Foundation, Inc. – Charter Holder Governance Request
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
10. Omega Alpha Academy – Charter Holder Governance Request
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
11. Mountain Oak School, Inc. – Charter Holder Governance Request
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
12. Pensar Academy – Charter Holder Governance Request
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
13. Pima Prevention Partnership Entity ID 79959 – Charter Holder Governance Request
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
14. Pima Prevention Partnership Entity ID 89864 – Charter Holder Governance Request
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
15. Pima Prevention Partnership Entity ID 90536 – Charter Holder Governance Request
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
16. Santa Cruz Valley Opportunities in Education, Inc. – Charter Holder Governance Request
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
17. Success School – Charter Holder Governance Request
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
18. Trivium Preparatory Academy — Enrollment Cap Increase
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
  3. Associated Schools
  4. ADE School Report Card Data
19. Valor Preparatory Academy, LLC – Charter Holder Governance Request
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
20. Veritas Preparatory Academy — Enrollment Cap Increase
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
  3. Associated Schools
  4. ADE School Report Card Data
21. Vista College Preparatory, Inc. — Enrollment Cap Increase
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials

H. Charter Amendments - Discussion and possible action on amendment requests from the following charter holder: YouTube at 32:37

Anthem Preparatory Academy — Enrollment Cap Increase
Archway Classical Academy Trivium West — New School and Enrollment Cap
Highland Prep — Enrollment Cap Increase
Synergy Public School — Grade Level Change and Enrollment Cap
The Grande Innovation Academy — Enrollment Cap Increase
The Paideia Academies, Inc. — Enrollment Cap Increase

I. Charter Renewal - Discussion and possible action on renewal application packages from the following charter holders: YouTube at 1:21:20

Chandler Preparatory Academy
Desert Sky Community School, Inc.
Imagine Charter Elementary at Camelback, Inc.
Imagine Charter Elementary at Desert West, Inc.
Imagine Middle at East Mesa, Inc.
Imagine Middle at Surprise, Inc.
Legacy Traditional School - Maricopa
Villa Montessori, Inc.

J. Letter Grade Consent Agreement – Discussion and possible action on proposed revisions to the Letter Grade consent agreement used in the procedural steps for restoring or revoking charters that operate charter schools that have been assigned an FY 2019 letter grade of “F” by the Arizona Department of Education. - YouTube at 2:16:40

K. Audit Guidelines and Compliance Questionnaires for 2020 – Discussion and possible action on revisions to the Audit Guidelines, Legal Compliance Questionnaire, USFRCS Compliance Questionnaire and Procurement Compliance Questionnaire for 2020. - YouTube at 2:23:23

L. Charter Board Meeting Dates and Deadlines for 2020 - Discussion and possible action on revisions to the Charter Board Meeting Dates and Deadlines for 2020. - YouTube at 2:30:15

M. ASBCS Rural & Tribal Schools Committee - Discussion and possible action on the approval of the ASBCS Rural & Tribal Schools Committee to focus on rural and tribal schools in the ASBCS portfolio. - YouTube at 2:37:11

N. 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. - YouTube at 2:42:41

O. Adjournment

Regular Session - April 13, 2020 - Canceled

Regular Session - February 10, 2020

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 10, 2020

Regular Session

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA - *REVISED

A. Pledge of Allegiance

B. Moment of Silence

C. Roll Call

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

E. Executive Director’s Report

Status of Board actions and legal matters
1. Update on Vision Charter School, Inc.
Update on Arts Academy of Scottsdale
Update to the complaint process

F. Call to the Public - This is the time for the public to comment. Members of the Board may not discuss items that are not specifically identified on the agenda. Therefore, pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.01(H), action taken as a result of public comment will be limited to directing staff to study the matter, responding to any criticism, or scheduling the matter for further consideration and decision at a later date.

G. Consent Agenda - All items on this agenda will be considered by a single motion with no discussion, unless requested otherwise by a board member.

Discussion and possible action on proposed revisions to the Letter Grade consent agreement used in the procedural steps for restoring or revoking charters that operate charter schools that have been assigned an FY 2019 letter grade of “F” by the Arizona Department of Education.
Charter Amendments - Discussion and possible action on amendment requests from the following charter holders:
1. Eastpointe High School, Inc. - Charter Holder Governance Request
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
2. Great Hearts Academies – Charter Holder Governance Requests

G.2.b.iv.1. Anthem Preparatory Academy

G.2.b.iv.2. Archway Classical Academy Arete

G.2.b.iv.3. Archway Classical Academy Chandler

G.2.b.iv.4. Archway Classical Academy Cicero

G.2.b.iv.5. Archway Classical Academy Glendale

G.2.b.iv.6. Archway Classical Academy Lincoln

G.2.b.iv.7. Archway Classical Academy North Phoenix

G.2.b.iv.8. Archway Classical Academy Scottsdale

G.2.b.iv.9. Archway Classical Academy Trivium East

G.2.b.iv.10. Archway Classical Academy Trivium West

G.2.b.iv.11. Archway Classical Academy Veritas

G.2.b.iv.12. Arete Preparatory Academy

G.2.b.iv.13. Chandler Preparatory Academy

G.2.b.iv.14.Cicero Preparatory Academy

G.2.b.iv.15. Glendale Preparatory Academy

G.2.b.iv.16. Lincoln Preparatory Academy

G.2.b.iv.17. Maryvale Preparatory Academy

G.2.b.iv.18. North Phoenix Preparatory Academy

G.2.b.iv.19. Scottsdale Preparatory Academy

G.2.b.iv.20. Trivium Preparatory Academy

G.2.b.iv.21. Veritas Preparatory Academy

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

BASIS Charter Schools, Inc. (Entity ID 549803) - Adding Grade Levels and Enrollment Cap Increase
Edkey, Inc. dba Sequoia Choice Schools - School Specific Change in Grades and School Location

I. Compliance Matters

Consideration to approve the proposed Consent Agreement for Victory High School, Inc. based on the charter holder not meeting the Board’s operational performance expectations and as discussed at the September 9, 2019 meeting.
The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that Lifelong Learning Research Institute, Inc. (Entity ID: 79926) is in breach of one or more provisions of its charter contract, and/or federal, state, or local laws regarding its failure to comply with requirements identified by the Arizona Department of Education and issues identified by the 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 issuing a notice of intent to revoke the charter pursuant to A.A.C. R7-5-601(D).
The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that North Star High School, Inc. is in breach of one or more provisions of its charter contract, and/or federal, state, or local laws regarding its failure to meet the operational performance expectations set forth in the Board’s operational performance 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)(3) and A.A.C. R7-5-403(F).

J. New Charter Application for 2021-2022 - Discussion and consideration of modifications to the New Charter Application for the 2021-2022 application cycle.

K. 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.

L. Adjournment

Regular Session - January 13, 2020

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 13, 2020

Regular Session

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA

A. Pledge of Allegiance

B. Moment of Silence

C. Roll Call

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

E. Executive Director’s Report

General Update
Status of Board actions and legal matters

G. Charter Amendment - Discussion and possible action on amendment requests from the following charter holder:

EAGLE College Prep-Maryvale, LLC—New School and Enrollment Cap Increase

H. Replication Application - Discussion and possible action on the replication application package from the following charter holder:

American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. South Ridge High School

I. Charter Renewal - Discussion and possible action on renewal application package from the following charter holder:

Concordia Charter School

J. Compliance Matters

The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that Vision Charter School, Inc. is in breach of one or more provisions of its charter contract, and/or federal, state, or local laws regarding its failure to timely submit the fiscal year 2019 Classroom Site Project Narrative Results Summary report in accordance with A.R.S. § 15-977(J). 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 A.A.C. R7-5-601(D).
The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists Vision Charter School, Inc. is in breach of one or more provisions of its charter contract, and/or federal, state, or local laws regarding its failure to timely submit the fiscal year 2019 School-Level Reporting form required under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act. 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 A.A.C. R7-5-601(D).
The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that Vision Charter School, Inc. continues to breach one or more provisions of its charter contract and state law regarding its failure to timely submit the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019 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. A.R.S. § 15-183(R) and A.A.C. R7-5-601(D).

K. Election of Officers

L. 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.

M. Adjournment

Regular Session - December 9 & 10, 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, December 9, 2019

Regular Session

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA

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

Vista College Preparatory, Inc.—New School and Enrollment Cap Increase
1. Executive Summary
2. Amendment Requests and Support Materials
Vista College Preparatory, Inc.—New School
1. Executive Summary
2. Amendment Requests and Support Materials

F. New Charter Applications - Discussion and possible action on the following application packages and requests for a charter.

G. 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.

H. Adjournment

Regular Session - November 19, 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.

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Regular Session

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA

A. Pledge of Allegiance

B. Moment of Silence

C. Roll Call

D. RiskSense - Information on cyber-security and malware presented by Mark Fidel, Co-Founder

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

G. Consent Agenda - All items on this agenda will be considered by a single motion with no discussion, unless requested otherwise by a board member.

Consideration to approve expansion amendment requests from the following charter holders that have received a staff recommendation:
1. Academy of Math and Science South, Inc.—New School and Enrollment Cap Increase
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
2. Academy of Math and Science South, Inc.—New School
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
3. Academy of Math and Science South, Inc.—New School
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
Consideration to approve that the consent agreements discussed at the September 9, 2019 meeting be brought before the Board at a subsequent Board meeting.

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

EAGLE College Prep-Maryvale, LLC—New School and Enrollment Cap Increase
1. Executive Summary
2. Amendment Requests and Support Materials
Empower College Prep—Grade Level Increase and Enrollment Cap Increase
1. Executive Summary
2. Amendment Requests and Support Materials
The Paideia Academies, Inc.—New School, Grade Level Increase, and Enrollment Cap Increase
1. Executive Summary
2. Amendment Requests and Support Materials

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

American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. South Ridge High School
Candeo Schools, Inc.
1. Executive Summary
2. Replication Application Package and Required Documentation
Legacy Traditional School—Avondale

J. Academic Eligibility Criteria for Expansions - Discussion, possible action and the second opportunity for public comment on revisions to the academic performance eligibility criteria for expansion requests for inclusion in the Board’s Academic Performance Framework and Guidance.

K. 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, and/or federal, state, or local laws regarding their failure to timely submit the fiscal year 2019 Annual Financial Report in accordance with A.R.S. § 15-183(E). 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 A.A.C. R7-5-601(D).

First Year Late

Paramount Education Studies, Inc.

Second Consecutive Year Late

Vision Charter School, Inc.

*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, and/or federal, state, or local laws regarding their failure to timely submit the fiscal year 2019 annual financial audit in accordance with A.R.S. § 15-183(E). 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, issuing a notice of intent to revoke the charter, or entering into a consent agreement to bring the charter holder into compliance. A.R.S. § 15-185(H), A.A.C. R7-5-601(D).

First Year Late

Accelerated Elementary and Secondary Schools
Cochise Community Development Corporation
The Farm at Mission Montessori Academy, LLC
Fountain Hills Charter School, Inc.
Florence Crittenton Youth Services of Arizona, Inc. (Submitted incomplete audit reporting package)
Institute for Transformative Education
Lifelong Learning Research Institute, Inc. (Entity (ID: 79926)
Lifelong Learning Research Institute, Inc. (Entity ID: 90754)
Little Lamb Community School
Painted Desert Montessori, LLC
Science Technology Engineering and Math Arizona
Valley of the Sun Waldorf Education Association, Inc.

Second Consecutive Year Late

EduPreneurship, Inc.
Park View School, Inc.
Vision Charter School, Inc.

M. Adjournment

Special Session - October 24, 2019

Meeting Summary

Notice, Agenda, and Materials

ARIZONA STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS

Thursday, October 24, 2019

Special Session

8:30 AM

1616 W. Adams, Suite 170

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Notice and Agenda

A. Roll Call

B. 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. Part 1 Part 2

C. 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.

D. Adjournment

Executive Director Search Subcommittee - October 17, 2019

Meeting Minutes

Notice, Agenda, and Materials

ARIZONA STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SEARCH SUBCOMMITTEE

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Subcommittee Meeting

10:00 A.M.

3636 North Central Avenue, Suite 590, Phoenix AZ 85012.

Notice and Agenda

A. Roll Call

B. 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.

C. 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.

D. Approval of October 1, 2019 Executive Director Search Subcommittee Minutes

E. Adjournment

Regular Session - October 15, 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.

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Regular Session

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA - *REVISED

A. Pledge of Allegiance

B. Moment of Silence

C. Roll Call

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

E. Arizona Charter Schools Association Update – Presentation on the Education Evaluator Tool by Yvonne Watterson, Kelly Powell, and Amanda Patrie

F. Arizona Alternative Education Consortium - Presentation on Advocating for Alternative Schools by Wayne Tucker, Arizona Alternative Education Consortium Board Member & Advocacy Committee Chair

G. 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.

H. 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 charter holders:

a. AIBT Non-Profit Charter High School, Inc. (RCB College Preparatory Academy NE)

b. AIBT Non-Profit Charter High School, Inc. (RCB College Preparatory Academy North)

c. American Charter Schools Foundation dba Ridge View College Preparatory High School

d. American Charter Schools Foundation dba Silver Horizon High School

e. *Pathways KM Charter Schools, Inc.

I. Rubric for Initial Financial Response – Discussion and possible action on the proposed rubric that Board staff will use to review the initial financial response submitted by a charter holder that receives an “Intervention” summative financial performance rating under the Board’s new financial performance framework.

J. Academic Eligibility Criteria for Expansions - Discussion, possible action and the first opportunity for public comment on revisions to the academic performance eligibility criteria for expansion requests for inclusion in the Board’s Academic Performance Framework and Guidance.

K. 2020 Board Meeting Calendar – Discussion and possible action on the Board’s calendar of meetings for 2020.

M. Adjournment

Executive Director Search Subcommittee - October 1, 2019

Meeting Minutes

Notice, Agenda, and Materials

ARIZONA STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS

1616 West Adams Street, Suite 170

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Executive Director Search Subcommittee

11:30 AM

A. Roll Call

B. 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.

C. 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.

D. 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.

E. Adjournment

Regular Session - September 9, 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, September 9, 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 Charter Schools Association Update - Update on upcoming events by Jake Logan, President/CEO
Arizona Alternative Education Consortium - Presentation on Advocating for Appropriate Alternative School Accountability by Kellie Burns, President
Arizona State Board of Education - Presentation on the 5-Year State Assessment Plan by Catcher Baden, Deputy Director
Arizona Department of Education - Presentation on A-F Letter Grades by Wendy Davy, Chief Accountability Officer
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 recommendations made for the academic performance eligibility criteria for expansions
3. *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 expansion amendment requests from the following charter holders that have received a staff recommendation:
  1. Maricopa County Community College District on behalf of Phoenix Preparatory Academy
    1. Executive Summary
    2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
2. Consideration to approve the proposed Settlement Agreement with Vision Charter School, Inc.
Charter Amendment - Discussion and possible action on amendment request from The Paideia Academies, Inc. for a New School, Grade Level Increase, and Enrollment Cap Increase:
1. The Paideia Academies, Inc.- New School, Grade Level Increase, and Enrollment Cap Increase
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Requests and Support Materials
Replication Application - Discussion and possible action on the replication application package from Legacy Traditional School - Avondale:
Rubric for Initial Financial Response - Discussion, possible action and the second opportunity for public comment on the proposed rubric that Board staff will use to review the initial financial response submitted by a charter holder that receives an “Intervention” summative financial performance rating under the Board’s new financial performance framework.
ASBCS Online Updates - Presentation, discussion and possible action on recent updates to ASBCS Online to implement the new financial performance dashboard and to make the academic, financial and operational performance of the Board’s portfolio more accessible.
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, and/or federal, state, or local laws regarding their failure to meet the operational performance expectations set forth in the Board’s operational performance 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)(3) and A.A.C. R7-5-403(F).

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 - August 12, 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, August 12, 2019

Regular Session

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA

A. Pledge of Allegiance

B. Moment of Silence

C. Roll Call

D. Superintendent’s Report - Update on current events and/or activities of the Department of Education. Part 1 Part 2

E. Arizona Charter Schools Association Update - Update on important charter events by Jake Logan, President/CEO

F. Arizona Alternative Education Consortium - Presentation on Graduating Former Dropouts through Dropout Recovery Programs by Chris Barnes, AZ AEC, Jessica Larson, Student and Leiana Kramer, Student. Part 1 Part 2

G. Office of the Attorney General - Presentation on Open Meeting and Public Records Laws and Requirements by Karen Hartman-Tellez, Education Unit Chief Counsel

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

Status of Board actions and legal matters
Introduction of Victoria (Vickie) Bergin as the Board’s new Assistant Attorney General
Status of new financial performance framework and dashboard

I. 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.

J. Consent Agenda - All items on this agenda will be considered by a single motion with no discussion, unless requested otherwise by a board member.

Consideration to approve the proposed Voluntary Surrender and Charter Termination Agreement for East Valley Educational Services, L.P.
Consideration to approve expansion amendment requests from the following charter holders that have received a staff recommendation:
1. Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation - Enrollment Cap Increase
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
2. Academy of Mathematics and Science South, Inc. - New School and Enrollment Cap Increase
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
3. Academy of Mathematics and Science South, Inc. - New School
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Amendment Request and Support Materials

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

CASA Academy - Grade Level Change
1. Executive Summary
2. Amendment Request and Support Materials

L. Academic Eligibility Criteria - Discussion, possible action and the second opportunity for public comment on revisions to the academic performance eligibility criteria for expansion requests for inclusion in the Board’s Academic Performance Framework and Guidance. Part 1 Pat 2

M. Compliance Matters - The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that Vision Charter School, Inc. is in breach of one or more provisions of its charter contract, federal, state, or local laws regarding its failure to meet the timeframes established for the timely submission of the fiscal year 2020 adopted budget 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).

N. Discussion and possible action regarding Vision Charter School, Inc.’s Notice of Intent to Revoke - Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3) and (4), the Board may vote to convene in executive session, which will not be open to the public, for discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Board’s attorneys concerning this agenda item and/or for discussion or consultation with the Board’s attorneys in order to consider its position and instruct its attorneys regarding the Board’s position in pending or contemplated litigation or in settlement discussions conducted in order to avoid or resolve litigation on this agenda item.

O. 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.

P. Adjournment

Special Session - July 8, 2019

Meeting Summary

Notice, Agenda, and Materials

ARIZONA STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS

Monday, July 8, 2019

Special Session

1:00 PM

Arizona State Board of Education Board Room

1535 West Jefferson Street

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

The Board’s meeting room is located on the first floor of the Arizona Department of Education’s building. Available parking in the garage located on 15th Avenue, south of Jefferson Street.

NOTICE AND AGENDA

A. Pledge of Allegiance

B. Moment of Silence

C. Roll Call

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

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

Status of Board actions and legal matters

G. Consent Agenda - All items on this agenda will be considered by a single motion with no discussion, unless requested otherwise by a board member.

Consideration to approve the proposed Voluntary Surrender and Charter Termination Agreement for the following:
1. Rising Schools, Inc.
2. The Shelby School
Consideration to terminate the Board’s Consent Agreement with Legacy Education Group.
Consideration to approve an Enrollment Cap Increase amendment request from Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc., which received a staff recommendation.

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

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

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

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

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

M. Summary of Current Events, Future Meeting Dates and Items for Future Agendas - The executive director, presiding officer or a member of the Board may present a brief summary of current events pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02(K) and may discuss future meeting dates and direct staff to place matters on a future agenda. The Board will not discuss or take action on any current event summary.

N. Adjournment

No Meeting Scheduled - June 2019

Regular Session - May 13, 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, May 13, 2019

Regular Session

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA - REVISED**

A. Pledge of Allegiance

B. Moment of Silence

C. Roll Call

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

E. Arizona Charter Schools Association Update - Update on important charter events by Jake Logan, President/CEO

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

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

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

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

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

J. Call to the Public This is the time for the public to comment. Members of the Board may not discuss items that are not specifically identified on the agenda. Therefore, pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.01(H), action taken as a result of public comment will be limited to directing staff to study the matter, responding to any criticism, or scheduling the matter for further consideration and decision at a later date.

K. Consent Agenda - All items on this agenda will be considered by a single motion with no discussion, unless requested otherwise by a board member.

Consideration to approve the proposed Voluntary Surrender and Charter Termination Agreement for Arizona Academy of Science & Technology
Consideration to approve expansion amendment requests from the following charter holders that have received a staff recommendation:
1. Arizona Language Preparatory - Enrollment Cap Increase
2. Math and Science Success Academy, Inc. - New School and Enrollment Cap Increase
3. Ridgeline Academy, Inc. - Grade Level Change and Enrollment Cap Increase

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

Avondale Learning - Mission and Program of Instruction Change
BASIS Charter Schools, Inc. (Entity ID: 90841) - Enrollment Cap Increase
BASIS Charter Schools, Inc. (Entity ID: 90862) - Enrollment Cap Increase
BASIS Charter Schools, Inc. (Entity ID: 91280) - Enrollment Cap Increase
BASIS Charter Schools, Inc. (Entity ID: 91949) - Enrollment Cap Increase
BASIS Charter Schools, Inc. (Entity ID: 92318) - Enrollment Cap Increase
BASIS Charter Schools, Inc. (Entity ID: 92320) - Enrollment Cap Increase

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

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

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

Desert Star Community School
Legacy Education Group
Rosefield Charter Elementary School, Inc.

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

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

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

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

S. Discussion and possible action regarding Legacy Education Group, et al. v. Arizona State Board for Charter Schools (1 CA-CV 17-0023) Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3) and (4), the Board may vote to convene in executive session, which will not be open to the public, for discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Board’s attorneys concerning this item or for discussion or consultation with the Board’s attorneys in order to consider its position and instruct its attorneys regarding the Board’s position in pending or contemplated litigation or in settlement discussions conducted in order to avoid or resolve litigation. Part 1 Part 2

T. *Discussion and possible action regarding Vision Charter School, Inc.’s Notice of Intent to Revoke. Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3) and (4), the Board may vote to convene in executive session, which will not be open to the public, for discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Board’s attorneys concerning this agenda item and/or for discussion or consultation with the Board’s attorneys in order to consider its position and instruct its attorneys regarding the Board’s position in pending or contemplated litigation or in settlement discussions conducted in order to avoid or resolve litigation on this agenda item.

U. Summary of Current Events, Future Meeting Dates and Items for Future Agendas - The executive director, presiding officer or a member of the Board may present a brief summary of current events pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02(K) and may discuss future meeting dates and direct staff to place matters on a future agenda. The Board will not discuss or take action on any current event summary.

V. Adjournment