Archived Meeting Dates & Materials

ARIZONA STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS

NEW MEETING LOCATION:

1535 WEST JEFFERSON STREET

PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85007

The Board’s meeting room is located on the first floor of the Arizona Department of Education’s

building. Available parking in the garage located on 15th Avenue, south of Jefferson Street.

Monday, June 12, 2017

Regular Session

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA

Full Board Meeting Audio

1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Moment of Silence
3. Roll Call
4. Call to the Public - This is the time for the public to comment. Members of the Board may not discuss items that are not specifically identified on the agenda. Therefore, pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.01(H), action taken as a result of public comment will be limited to directing staff to study the matter, responding to any criticism, or scheduling the matter for further consideration and decision at a later date.
5. Superintendent’s Report - Update on current events and/or activities of the Department of Education.
6. Executive Director’s Report - Introduction to the agenda items and discussion and possible action: 
   
   1. SB1036
   2. Update on A-F State Accountability
   3. Status of Board actions and legal matters
   4. Update on current events and activities
7. Arizona Charter Schools Association Update - Presentation by Ildi Laczko-Kerr
8. Arizona Alternative Education Consortium - Presentation by Amy Schlessman
9. A for Arizona - Presentation on Pioneer Preparatory: a Challenge Foundation Academy by Jarret Sharp, Director
10. Consent Agenda - All items on this agenda will be considered by a single motion with no discussion, unless requested otherwise by a board member. 
    
    1. Consideration to approve charter holder amendment requests for the following:
       
       1. Ambassador Academy - Charter mission
       2. Ethos Academy: A Challenge Foundation Academy - Decrease instructional days
       3. Imagine Camelback Middle, Inc. - Charter mission
       4. Imagine Desert West Middle, Inc. - Charter mission
       5. Kaizen Education Foundation dba El Dorado High School - Increase instructional days
    2. Consideration to approve the Enrollment Cap increase amendment request that has received a staff recommendation for Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc.
    3. Consideration to approve the Program of Instruction amendment requests to use methods of instruction consistent with a Dropout Recovery Program for the following:
       
       1. American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Alta Vista High School
       2. American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Apache Trail High School
       3. American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Crestview College Preparatory High School
       4. American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Desert Hills High School
       5. American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Estrella High School
       6. American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Peoria Accelerated High School
       7. American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. South Pointe High School
       8. American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Sun Valley High School
       9. American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. West Phoenix High School
       10. Kaizen Education Foundation dba El Dorado High School
       11. Kaizen Education Foundation dba Maya High School
       12. Kaizen Education Foundation dba Skyview High School
       13. Kaizen Education Foundation dba Summit High School
       14. Kaizen Education Foundation dba Tempe Accelerated High School
    4. Consideration to approve the proposed Voluntary Surrender and Charter Termination Agreement for PS Charter Schools, Inc.
11. Charter Amendment - Discussion and possible action on the expansion amendment requests from the following charter holders:
    
    1. EAGLE College Prep Maryvale, LLC. - Increase enrollment cap
    2. Educational Impact, Inc. - Grade level change
    3. Empower College Prep - Increase enrollment cap
    4. Imagine Prep Superstition, Inc. - Increase enrollment cap
    5. Legacy Traditional School - Surprise - Increase enrollment cap
    6. Prescott Valley Charter School - Increase enrollment cap
12. Charter Renewal -
    
    1. Discussion and possible action on the renewal application packages for the following charter holders:
       
       1. Desert Heights Charter Schools
       2. Educational Impact, Inc.
    2. Discussion and possible action on the renewal application package for Bradley Academy of Excellence, Inc. The Board will also receive information to determine whether evidence exists that Bradley Academy of Excellence, Inc. is in breach of one or more provisions of its charter contract regarding its failure to request approval from the Board to amend its charter to make changes to its school governing body. If the Board determines that a breach may have occurred, the Board may take action as it deems appropriate or necessary under state law, which may include withholding of up to 10% of the monthly apportionment of state aid.
13. Compliance Check Policy - Discussion and possible action on the proposed revisions to the Conducting Compliance Checks Policy Statement.
14. Revisions to Current Policies - Discussion and possible action on the proposed changes to the following policy statements:
    
    1. Board Notification of Six-Months Non-Compliance
    2. Eligibility to Apply for Early Renewal of a Charter Contract
    3. Good Cause Extension to Execute a New Charter
    4. Good Cause Suspension of a New Charter
    5. Technical Review Panel
15. Revisions to the Amendment Process - Discussion and possible action on the proposed changes to the following:
    
    1. Identifying additional amendments that may be signed by the Executive Director
    2. Charter Holder Governance Request
    3. Charter Representative Request
    4. Academic Eligibility for Expansion Requests in FY 2018
16. Audit Guidelines and Compliance Questionnaires for 2017 - Discussion and possible action on the revised Audit Guidelines, Legal Compliance Questionnaire, USFRCS Compliance Questionnaire, and Procurement Compliance Questionnaire for 2017.
17. Discussion and possible action regarding John Doe, et al. vs. Heritage Academy, Inc. et al. (CV16-03001-PHX-SPL). Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3) and (4), the Board may vote to convene in executive session, which will not be open to the public, for discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Board’s attorneys concerning this item or for discussion or consultation with the Board’s attorneys in order to consider its position and instruct its attorneys regarding the Board’s position in pending or contemplated litigation or in settlement discussions conducted in order to avoid or resolve litigation.
18. Summary of Current Events, Future Meeting Dates and Items for Future Agendas - The executive director, presiding officer or a member of the Board may present a brief summary of current events pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02(K) and may discuss future meeting dates and direct staff to place matters on a future agenda. The Board will not discuss or take action on any current event summary.
19. Adjournment

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.

Monday, April 10, 2017

Regular Session

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA- REVISED*

1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Moment of Silence
3. Roll Call 
4. *Introduction of New Board Member 
5. Executive Director’s Report - Introduction to the agenda items and discussion and possible action: 
   
   1. Recognition of Janna Day for her service as a Board member.
   2. Recognition of Aracely Espinoza for her service as a Board member.
   3. Status of charters with previous and/or on-going board actions: Hillcrest Academy, Inc.
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.
7. Arizona Charter Schools Association Update -  Presentation by Eileen Sigmund 
8. Arizona Alternative Education Consortium - Presentation on Increasing Graduation Rates - Amy Schlessman, President 
9. Superintendent’s Report - Update on current events and/or activities of the Department of Education. 
10. Consent Agenda - All items on this agenda will be considered by a single motion with no discussion, unless requested otherwise by a board member.  
    
    1. Consideration to approve charter holder amendment requests for the following:
       
       1. Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. - Increase instructional days
       2. Colegio Petite Phoenix - Change in ownership of the charter holder
       3. Collaborative Pathways, Inc. - Charter mission
       4. Edkey, Inc. dba Sequoia School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Charter mission and program of instruction
       5. EDUPRIZE SCHOOLS, LLC - Charter mission
       6. New Horizon School for the Performing Arts - Charter mission
       7. Painted Desert Montessori, LLC - Procurement laws & USFRCS exceptions
       8. Sage Academy, Inc. - Program of instruction
       9. Self Development Academy - Phoenix - USFRCS exception
       10. Shonto Governing Board of Education, Inc. - Charter mission
       11. StrengthBuilding Partners - Charter mission
       12. Success School - Decrease grade levels
    2. Consideration to approve the proposed Voluntary Surrender and Termination of the Charter Contract for Seneca Preparatory Academy Foundation
11. Discussion and possible action regarding John Doe, et al. vs. Heritage Academy, Inc. et al. (CV16-03001-PHX-SPL). Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3) and (4), the Board may vote to convene in executive session, which will not be open to the public, for discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Board’s attorneys concerning this item or for discussion or consultation with the Board’s attorneys in order to consider its position and instruct its attorneys regarding the Board’s position in pending or contemplated litigation. Part 1  Part 2 
12. *Hillcrest Academy, 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 (No. 17F-RV-001-BCS). 
    
    • ALJ Decision
    • Motion to accept, reject or modify the ALJ Decision and Recommended Order
    • Hearing Transcript
    • ASBCS Exhibits
    • Pleadings
13. Charter Amendment - Discussion and possible action on the amendment requests from the following charter holders:
    
    1. Arizona Montessori Charter School at Anthem - Enrollment cap 
    2. James Madison Preparatory School - Grade level change 
    3. Leman Academy of Excellence, Inc. - New school and enrollment cap 
    4. Vista College Preparatory, Inc. - Enrollment cap 
14. Charter Renewal - Discussion and possible action on the renewal application package for the following charter holders:
    
    1. American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Alta Vista High School
    2. American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. South Pointe High School
    3. American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. South Ridge High School 
    4. Daisy Education Corporation dba Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix 
    5. New School for the Arts Middle School 
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

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.

Monday, March 13, 2017

Regular Session

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA - *REVISED

1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Moment of Silence
3. Roll Call
4. *Introduction of New Board Members
5. Discussion and possible action regarding John Doe, et al. vs. Heritage Academy, Inc. et al. (CV16-03001-PHX-SPL). Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3) and (4), the Board may vote to convene in executive session, which will not be open to the public, for discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Board’s attorneys concerning this item or for discussion or consultation with the Board’s attorneys in order to consider its position and instruct its attorneys regarding the Board’s position in pending or contemplated litigation.Part 1 and Part 2
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.
7. Arizona Charter Schools Association Update - Presentation by Eileen Sigmund 
8. Arizona Alternative Education Consortium – Presentation on Alternative School Accountability - Binky Michele Jones 
9. A for Arizona - Presentation on Arizona College Prep Academy - Charlene Mendoza, Principal 
10. Superintendent’s Report - Update on current events and/or activities of the Department of Education 
11. Executive Director’s Report - Introduction to the agenda items and discussion and possible action: 
    
    1. Status of charters with previous and/or on-going board actions: Hillcrest Academy, Inc.
    2. Update on Rulemaking
    3. New Charter Application Workshop
12. Consent Agenda - All items on this agenda will be considered by a single motion with no discussion, unless requested otherwise by a board member. 
    
    1. Consideration to approve charter holder amendment requests for the following;
       
       1. Archway Classical Academy Arete - Charter Mission
       2. Archway Classical Academy Glendale - Charter Mission
       3. Archway Classical Academy Lincoln - Charter Mission
       4. Archway Classical Academy North Phoenix - Charter Mission
       5. Archway Classical Academy Trivium East - Charter Mission
       6. Archway Classical Academy Trivium West - Charter Mission
       7. Chandler Preparatory Academy - Charter Mission
       8. Glendale Preparatory Academy - Charter Mission
       9. Lincoln Preparatory Academy - Charter Mission
       10. North Phoenix Preparatory Academy - Charter Mission
       11. Scottsdale Preparatory Academy - Charter Mission
       12. Teleos Preparatory Academy - Charter Mission
       13. Trivium Preparatory Academy - Charter Mission
       14. Veritas Preparatory Academy - Charter Mission
13. Charter Amendment and Notification – Discussion and possible action on the amendment and notification requests from the following charter holders:
    
    1. American Leadership Academy – School Location 
    2. Heritage Elementary School – Change in Ownership of the Charter Holder 
    3. Leman Academy of Excellence, Inc. – Arizona Online Instruction Program 
14. Compliance Matters – The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that ECA – Arizona, Inc. is in noncompliance with its charter contract for failure to provide the requisite number of days/hours of instruction to students. 

If the Board determines that a breach may have occurred, the Board may take action as it deems appropriate or necessary under state law, which may include issuing a notice of intent to revoke the charter pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-183(I).

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

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, January 26, 2017

Regular Session

1:00 PM

NOTICE AND AGENDA

1. Roll Call 
2. New Charter Application for 2018-2019 - Presentation, discussion and possible action on revisions to the New Charter Application for the 2018-2019 application cycle.
3. 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.
4. 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.

Monday, December 12, 2016

Regular Session

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA- *REVISED

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

E. Arizona Charter Schools Association Update on Charters Changing Lives and its 2017 Legislative Agenda – Eileen Sigmund, President and CEO 

F. Arizona Alternative Education Consortium – Presentation on Advocating, Educating, & Collaborating Benefits Alternative Education Students – Binky Michele Jones and Dr. Amy Schlessman 

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

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

1. Status of charters with previous and/or on-going board actions: Bradley Academy of Excellence, Inc., Flagstaff Montessori, L.L.C., Florence Crittenton Youth Services of Arizona, Inc., Founding Fathers Academies, Inc., Global Renaissance Academy of Distinguished Education, Graysmark Schools Corporation, Hillcrest Academy, Inc., PS Charter Schools, Inc., StarShine Academy, StrengthBuilding StrengthBuilding Partners
2. *Update on Rulemaking
3. *Board’s 2017 Legislative Agenda
4. *2018-2019 New Charter Application Subcommittee

I. *Executive Director Position – Discussion and possible action on the selection of the new Executive Director. Part 1Part 2 

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.  

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 charter holder amendment requests for the following:
a. Cicero Preparatory Academy – Increasing Enrollment Cap
b. Colegio Petite Phoenix – Instructional Days

K. Compliance Matters – Discussion and possible action. 

1.  The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that Shonto Governing Board of Education, Inc. is in noncompliance with state law and its charter contract for its failure to establish and maintain proper internal controls for the self-insurance fund and self-insurance fund bank account in the manner prescribed by the Uniform System of Financial Records for Arizona Charter Schools.

If the Board determines that a breach may have occurred, the Board may take action as it deems appropriate or necessary under state law, which may include withholding up to 10% of the monthly apportionment of state aid and requiring a corrective action plan pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-185(H) and/or issuing a notice of intent to revoke the charter pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-183(I).

L. Audit Status Update – Discussion and possible action on the status of the fiscal year 2016 audit reporting packages for the following charter holders: 

1. Ahwatukee Foothills Prep Early College High School, Inc.
2. Career Development, Incorporated
3. Phoenix Advantage Charter School, Inc.

M. New Charter School Application — Discussion and possible action on the application package and request for a charter for Synergy Public School, an applicant whose application package met the Board’s scoring criteria. Interview Recording 

N. *New Charter School Applications — Discussion and possible action on the application package and request for a charter for Victory Collegiate Academy Corporation, an applicant whose application package does not meet the Board’s scoring criteria but who requested that their application package be forwarded to the Board for consideration. Interview Recording 

O. *Founding Fathers Academies, Inc. – Discussion and possible action on the reconsideration of the Board’s decision to stay its revocation action until December 23, 2016. 

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.  

P. 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.

Q. Adjournment

ARIZONA STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS

Policy Development Group

3636 North Central Ave, Suite 590

Phoenix, Arizona 85012

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Executive Session for Personnel Matters

8:00 A.M.

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.  The names of the candidates are available from the Agency 24 hours in advance of the meeting.

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(1), the Subcommittee is meeting in Executive Session, which will not be open to the public, for discussion and consideration of employment matters.

3. Adjournment