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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

Meeting Location:

1535 West Jefferson Street

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

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

Monday, November 22, 2021

Regular Session

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA - *Revised

1. Pledge of Allegiance (Youtube at 0:03)
2. Moment of Silence 
3. Roll Call (Youtube at 0:037)
4. Superintendent’s Report—Update on current events and/or activities of the Arizona Department of Education (Youtube at 2:50)
5. Executive Director’s Report (Youtube at 7:25)
   
   1. *Status of Board actions and legal matters.
   2. Update on approved amendments and termination agreements               
6. 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.

Public comments for the meeting will be accepted in written form. All written public comments are due to Board staff by Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 5pm.  Written 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 on Friday, November 19, 2021.

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 5pm deadline on Thursday, November 18, 2021.

Individuals must submit a Call to the Public Request Form to provide a verbal public comment virtually. All Request to Speak Forms to provide a verbal comment virtually during the meeting are due to Board staff by Thursday, November 18 at 5pm. Please use this Request to Speak Form to submit to the Board by Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 5pm. 

7. 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 10:03)
   
   1. Approval of Meeting Minutes from the Charter Board’s meeting on October 18, 2021
   2. Consideration to approve the proposed Audit Consent Agreements for the following charter holders: 
      
      1. Akimel O’Otham Pee Posh Charter School, Inc. (Entity ID: 5978) 
      2. Akimel O’Otham Pee Posh Charter School, Inc. (Entity ID: 78966) 
   3. Consent Agreements—Consideration to approve the proposed Operational Consent Agreement for Flagstaff Montessori, L.L.C.
8. Charter Amendments—Discussion and possible action on an amendment request from the following charter holders: (Youtube at 11:01)
   
   1. EAGLE College Prep Harmony, LLC—Charter Holder Status 
      
      1. Executive Summary
      2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
      3. ADE School Report Card Data
   2. EAGLE College Prep Maryvale, LLC.—Charter Holder Status 
      
      1. Executive Summary
      2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
      3. ADE School Report Card Data
   3. EAGLE College Prep Mesa, LLC.—Charter Holder Status 
      
      1. Executive Summary
      2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
      3. ADE School Report Card Data
9. Charter Replication Application—Discussion and possible action on a replication application from the following charter holder: (Youtube at 14:05)
   
   1. Legacy Traditional School – Avondale
      
      1. Executive Summary
      2. Replication Application and Support Materials
      3. ADE School Report Card Data
      4. Associated Schools and Charters
10. Compliance Matters—Discussion and possible action. (Youtube at 22:43)

1. The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that the charter holder listed below is 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. § 15-182(I)(3) and A.A.C. R7-5-403(F).

1. Triumphant Learning Center, Inc.

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, and/or federal, state, or local laws regarding their failure to timely submit the fiscal year 2021 annual financial audit. 

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

1. Institue for Transformative Education
2. Phoenix Education Management, LLC
3. Premier Charter High School

11. *2022 Legislative Proposal - Discussion and possible action on Board staff’s Legislative Proposal for the 2022 Legislative Session. (Youtube at 36:21)
12. Rulemaking – Discussion, possible action and the second opportunity for public comment on the approval to finalize the proposed footnote correction to the Financial Performance Framework rules found in the Notice of Final Exempt Rulemaking. (Youtube at 38:49)
13. Summary of Current Events, Future Meeting Dates and Items for Future Agendas—The executive director, presiding officer or a member of the Board may present a brief summary of current events pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02(K) and may discuss future meeting dates and direct staff to place matters on a future agenda. The Board will not discuss or take action on any current event summary. (Youtube at 41:07)
14. Adjournment

Please see the agenda at the top of this webpage for the most current 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

Meeting Location:

1535 West Jefferson Street

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

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

ARIZONA STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS    
Monday, October 18, 2021
Regular Session
9:00 AM

1. Pledge of Allegiance 
2. Moment of Silence
3. Roll Call
4. Superintendent’s Report—Update on current events and/or activities of the Arizona Department of Education (Youtube at 0:14)
5. State Board of Education Presentation on Educator Discipline- HB2023 Implementation: Presentation by Alicia Williams, Executive Director of the Arizona State Board of Education on educator discipline - HB2023 implementation. (Youtube at 7:13)
6. Executive Director’s Report (Youtube at 24:19)
   
   1. *Status of Board actions and legal matters
   2. Update on approved amendments and termination agreements 
   3. Staff Update
   4. **Legislative and Policy Update  
7. Call to the Public (Youtube at 30:04)

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.

Public comments for the meeting will be accepted in written form. All written public comments are due to Board staff by Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 5pm.  Written 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 on Friday, October 15, 2021.

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 5pm deadline on Thursday, October 14, 2021.

Individuals must submit a Call to the Public Request Form to provide a verbal public comment virtually. All Request to Speak Forms to provide a verbal comment virtually during the meeting are due to Board staff by Thursday, October 14 at 5pm. Please use this Request to Speak Form to submit to the Board by Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 5pm. 

8. 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 34:06)
   
   1. Approval of Meeting Minutes from the Charter Board’s meeting on September 13, 2021
   2. Consideration to approve the proposed 2022 Board Meeting Calendar
   3. **Consent Agreements—Consideration to approve the proposed Audit Consent Agreements for the following charter holders: 
      
      1. Akimel O’Otham Pee Posh Charter School, Inc. (Entity ID: 5978) 
      2. Akimel O’Otham Pee Posh Charter School, Inc. (Entity ID: 78966) 
9. Compliance Matters—Discussion and possible action. (Youtube at 35:02)
   
   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, 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. § 15-182(I)(3) and A.A.C. R7-5-403(F).

1. Cambridge Academy East, Inc.
2. Harvest Power Community Development Group, Inc.
3. *Portable Practical Educational Preparation, Inc. (Entity ID: 87405)

2. The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that the charter holder listed below is in breach of one or more provisions of their charter contract, and/or federal, state, or local laws regarding its failure to operate a school under its charter contract during fiscal year 2022. 

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. § 15-182(I)(3). 

1. Fountain Hills Charter School, Inc.

10. Pinnacle Education – Kino, Inc. - Discussion and possible action to accept, reject or modify the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Recommended Order of the Administrative Law Judge in regard to the Notice of Intent to Revoke hearing of Charter (No. 20F-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. (Youtube at 1:18:13)
    
    1. *Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) Recommended Decision 
    2. ***(AMENDED) Motion to Accept, Reject or Modify the ALJ Decision and Recommended Order 
    3. *Arizona State Board for Charter Schools Exhibits
    4. *Pinnacle Education – Kino, Inc. Exhibits
    5. *Hearing Recording
    6. *Administrative Pleadings Record 
11. 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 2:44:38)
12. Adjournment

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(link is external)

OR

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):

  1 346 248 7799 US, (United States)

1 669 900 6833 US, (United States)

When prompted enter the following Meeting ID#: 938 7442 6837, Passcode: 197818

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

ARIZONA STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS    
Monday, August 9, 2021
Regular Session
9:00 AM
 

NOTICE AND AGENDA - *Revised

1. Pledge of Allegiance (Youtube at 14:41)
2. Moment of Silence
3. Roll Call (Youtube at 15:51)
4. Election of Officers (Youtube at 16:39)
5. Superintendent’s Report—Update on current events and/or activities of the Department of Education (Youtube at 20:13)
6. Executive Director’s Report (Youtube at 25:34)
   
   1. *Status of Board actions and legal matters
   2. Update on staff responsibilities
   3. Update on amendments approved
7. Call to the Public (Youtube at 29:15)

PUBLIC COMMENT RECEIVED

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.

Public comments for the meeting will be accepted in written form. All written public comments are due to Board staff by Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 5pm.  Written 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 on Friday, August 6, 2021.

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 5pm deadline on August 5, 2021.

Individuals must submit a Call to the Public Request Form to provide a verbal public comment. All Request to Speak Forms to provide a verbal comment during the meeting are due to Board staff by Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 5pm. Please use this Request to Speak Form to submit to the Board by Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 5pm. 

8. 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 29:29)
   
   1. Voluntary Surrender Agreements—Consideration to approve the following surrender agreements.
      
      1. Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center, Inc. (87403)
      2. Collaborative Pathways, Inc. (91773)
      3. Educational Models for Learning, Inc. (1000167)
   2. Consent Agreements—Consideration to approve the proposed Operational Consent Agreement for:
      
      1. Painted Desert Demonstration Projects, Inc.
      2. Yuma Private Industry Council, Inc.
   3. *Approval of Meeting Minutes from the Charter Board's meeting on June 7, 2021 and its special meeting on June 7, 2021.
9. Charter Amendments—Discussion and possible action on an amendment request from the following charter holders: (Youtube at 30:59)
   
   1. Florence Crittenton Services of Arizona, Inc.—Charter Holder Status
      
      1. Executive Summary
      2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
      3. ADE School Report Card Data
   2. LEAD Charter Schools—Enrollment Cap Increase
      
      1. Executive Summary
      2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
      3. ADE School Report Card Data
      4. Other Available Options
10. Compliance Matters—Discussion and possible action. (Youtube at 1:11:57)
    
    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, 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).

1. Flagstaff Montessori, L.L.C.
2. Tucson International Academy, Inc.

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, and/or federal, state, or local laws regarding their failure to timely submit the fiscal year 2020 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 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. § 15-183(I)(3), A.A.C. R7-5-601(D).

1. Akimel O’Otham Pee Posh Charter School, Inc. (Entity ID 5978)
2. Akimel O’Otham Pee Posh Charter School, Inc. (Entity ID 78966)

11. Rulemaking—Discussion, possible action and the second opportunity for public comment on the approval to finalize the proposed changes to the Financial Performance Framework and other rules found in the Notice of Final Exempt Rulemaking. (Youtube at 1:47:52)
12. Operational Framework and Audit Matrix—Discussion, possible action and the second opportunity for public comment on the adoption of the proposed audit-related changes to the Operational Performance Framework and proposed changes to the Board’s Audit & Compliance Questionnaire Follow-up Matrix. (Youtube at 1:52:02)
13. Board President Approval of Voluntary Surrender Agreements – Discussion and possible action to allow the Board President to approve future Voluntary Surrender Agreements without full Board consideration.  (Youtube at 1:54:24)
14. *FY 2023 ASBCS Budget Request – Discussion and possible action to approve the Board’s FY2023 Budget Request and AZIPS submission.  (Youtube at 1:58:12)
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. (Youtube at 2:20:23)
16. Adjournment 

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

Special Board 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

OR

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):

  1 346 248 7799 US, (United States)

1 669 900 6833 US, (United States)

When prompted enter the following Meeting ID#: 926 8047 6052, Passcode: 626882

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

ARIZONA STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS    
Monday, June 7, 2021
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
8:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA - *Revised

1. Pledge of Allegiance (Youtube at 8:37)
2. Moment of Silence
3. Roll Call (Youtube at 9:08)
4. Call to the Public (Youtube at 12:17)

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.

Public comments for the meeting will be accepted in written form. All written public comments are due to Board staff by Friday, June 4, 2021 at 12:00 PM.  Written 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 on Friday, June 4, 2021.

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 12pm deadline on June 4, 2021.

Individuals must submit a Call to the Public Request Form to provide a verbal public comment. All Request to Speak Forms to provide a verbal comment during the meeting are due to Board staff by Friday, June 4, 2021 at 12:00 PM. Please use this Request to Speak Form to submit to the Board by Friday, June 4, 2021 at 12:00 PM. 

5. Compliance Matters—Discussion and possible action.* (Youtube at 15:12)

The Board will consider the Board’s subcommittee recommendation from its hearing held on May 25, 2021 and receive information to determine whether evidence exists that Victory High School, Inc. is in breach of one or more provisions of its February 2020 Operational Consent Agreement and state law when it did not ensure that its mission statement aligned with the mission statement approved in its charter contract, that it maintained appropriate fingerprinting of school staff, that its board meeting minutes and agendas complied with Open Meeting laws and that it timely submitted all documentation to the Board by the scheduled due date. 

If the Board determines that a breach may have occurred, the Board may take action as it deems appropriate or necessary under state law, including revocation of the charter contract.

6. Adjournment (Youtube at 1:04:42)

Courtesy Notice

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

OR

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):

  1 346 248 7799 US, (United States)

1 669 900 6833 US, (United States)

When prompted enter the following Meeting ID#: 949 8318 4597, Passcode: 227847

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

Monday, April 12, 2021

Regular Session

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA - *Revised

1. Pledge of Allegiance (Youtube at 12:32)
2. Moment of Silence
3. Roll Call (Youtube at 13:09)
4. Introduction of Recently Appointed Board Members – Introduction of Mr. Timothy Stratton and Ms. Janelle Wood (Youtube at 16:40)
5. Superintendent’s Report—Update on current events and/or activities of the Department of Education (Youtube at 20:43)
6. Arizona Charter Schools Association - Presentation on current charter school research by Jake Logan and Kelly Powell (Youtube at 25:15)
7. Executive Director’s Report (Youtube at 37:09)
   
   1. Status of Board actions and legal matters
   2. Fiscal Year 2020 Single Audits
   3. Legislative Update     
8. Call to the Public (Youtube at 43:28) 

Public Comment Received

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.

Public comments for the meeting will be accepted in written form. All written public comments are due to Board staff by Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 5pm.  Written 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 on Friday, April 9, 2021.

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 5pm deadline on April 8, 2021.

Individuals must submit a Call to the Public Request Form to provide a verbal public comment. All Request to Speak Forms to provide a verbal comment during the meeting are due to Board staff by Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 5pm. Please use this Request to Speak Form to submit to the Board by Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 5pm. 

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. (Youtube at 44:00)
   
   1. Approval of Meeting Minutes from the Charter Board’s meeting on February 8, 2021.
   2. Consideration to approve the proposed Surrender and Charter Termination Agreement for Painted Desert Montessori, LLC.
   3. Charter Amendments—Consideration to approve amendment requests from the following charter holders:
      
      1. Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc.—Enrollment Cap Increase
         
         1. Executive Summary
         2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
         3. ADE School Report Card Data
         4. School Specific Academic Goals
      2. Happy Valley East—Charter Holder Governance
         
         1. Executive Summary
         2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
      3. Happy Valley School, Inc.—Charter Holder Governance
         
         1. Executive Summary
         2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
10. Charter Amendments—Discussion and possible action on an amendment request from the following charter holder: (Youtube at 45:22)
    
    1. Archway Classical Academy Trivium West—Arizona Online Instruction
       
       1. Executive Summary
       2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
       3. Substantive Review Rubric
       4. ADE School Report Card Data
       5. Associated Schools and Charters
    2. Eduprize Schools, LLC—Arizona Online Instruction
       
       1. Executive Summary
       2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
       3. Substantive Review Rubric
       4. ADE School Report Card Data
    3. Ombudsman Educational Services, Ltd., a subsidiary of Educational Services of America—Arizona Online Instruction
       
       1. Executive Summary
       2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
       3. Substantive Review Rubric
       4. ADE School Report Card Data
       5. Other Available Options
    4. Phoenix Education Management, LLC—Change in Charter Control
       
       1. Executive Summary
       2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
       3. ADE School Report Card Data
       4. Interview Recording
    5. West Gilbert Charter Middle School, Inc.—Arizona Online Instruction
       
       1. Executive Summary
       2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
       3. Substantive Review Rubric
       4. ADE School Report Card Data
       5. Associated Schools and Charters
    6. West Gilbert Charter Middle School, Inc.—Grade Level Increase
       
       1. Executive Summary
       2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
       3. ADE School Report Card Data
       4. Associated Schools and Charters
11. Charter Renewal - Discussion and possible action on renewal application packages from the following charter holders: (Youtube at 2:14:12)
    
    1. Arete Preparatory Academy (Youtube at 54:40)
       
       1. Executive Summary
       2. Renewal Application Package
       3. Renewal Summary Review
       4. Associated Schools and Charters
       5. ADE School Report Card Data
       6. Academic Systems Review Report
    2. Freedom Academy, Inc.
       
       1. Executive Summary
       2. Renewal Application Package
       3. Renewal Summary Review
       4. ADE School Report Card Data
       5. Academic Systems Review Report
12. Compliance Matters—Discussion and possible action. (Youtube at 2:32:14)
    
    1. The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that the charter holder listed below is 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).

a.Montessori Education Centre Charter School

2. The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that CITY Center for Collaborative Learning is in noncompliance with state law and its charter contract for failure to comply with fingerprinting requirements prescribed in A.R.S. § 15-183(C)(5).

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 or entering into a consent agreement to bring the charter holder into compliance. A.R.S. § 15-183(I)(3), A.A.C. R7-5-601(D).

13. AOI Amendment Revisions — Discussion, possible action and the second opportunity for public comment on the approval to finalize proposed changes to the instructions and evaluation criteria for Arizona Online Instruction amendment requests. (Youtube at 3:26:06)
14. Probation Risk Levels — Discussion, possible action and the second opportunity for public comment on the probation risk levels (previously referred to as the overall financial risk levels) that will be used by the Board, after being placed in the Board’s administrative rules, to determine the appropriate action to take when a charter holder does not meet the Board’s financial performance expectations. (Youtube at 3:29:53)
15. Financial Intervention Site Visit Waiver — Discussion and possible action on granting a waiver for Board staff to conduct the student count visits required under A.A.C. R7-5-509(L) of schools operated by charter holders placed in financial Intervention Tier 1 during the fiscal year 2019 audit intervention cycle in light of the pandemic and its impact on in-person instruction. (Youtube at 03:34:32)
16. Summary of Current Events, Future Meeting Dates and Items for Future Agendas—The executive director, presiding officer or a member of the Board may present a brief summary of current events pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02(K) and may discuss future meeting dates and direct staff to place matters on a future agenda. The Board will not discuss or take action on any current event summary. (Youtube at 3:38:49)
17. Adjournment