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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

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#: 981 6281 9194, Passcode: 059176

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

Monday, February 8, 2021

Regular Session

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA

1. Pledge of Allegiance (Youtube)
2. Moment of Silence 
3. Roll Call (Youtube)
4. Superintendent’s Report—Update on current events and/or activities of the Department of Education (Youtube)
5. Executive Director’s Report (Youtube)
   
   1. Status of Board actions and legal matters
   2. Information on the Public Comment for the AOI Amendment Request
   3. Legislative Update
   4. Introduction of New Employees
   5. Brief update on staff responsibilities and work completed
6. Call to the Public (Youtube)

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, February 4, 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, February 5th.

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 February 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 Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 5pm. Please use this Request to Speak Form to submit to the Board by Thursday, February 4, 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)
   
   1. Approval of Meeting Minutes from the Charter Board’s meeting on December 15, 2020.
   2. Charter Amendments—Consideration to approve amendment requests from the following charter holders: 
      
      1. Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center, Inc. (Entity ID 91131)—School Location and Enrollment Cap Increase
         
         1. Executive Summary
         2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
         3. ADE School Report Card Data
      2. Maryvale Preparatory Academy—Enrollment Cap Increase
         
         1. Executive Summary
         2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
         3. ADE School Report Card Data
         4. Associated Schools
8. Charter Amendments—Discussion and possible action on an amendment request from the following charter holder: (Youtube)
   
   1. Empower College Prep—Enrollment Cap Increase
      
      1. Executive Summary
      2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
      3. ADE School Report Card Data
      4. Additional Academic Data
   2. The Charter Foundation, Inc.—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
9. Charter Renewal - Discussion and possible action on renewal application package from EDUPRIZE SCHOOLS, LLC (Youtube)
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Renewal Application Package
   3. Renewal Summary Review
   4. ADE School Report Card Data
   5. Academic Systems Review Report
       
10. Compliance Matters—Discussion and possible action. (Youtube)
    
    1. The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that the charter holders 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).

1. Painted Desert Montessori, LLC
2. Pima Prevention Partnership (Entity ID 90536)
3. Yuma Private Industry Council, Inc.

11. New Charter Application for 2022-2023—Discussion and consideration of modifications to the New Charter Application for the 2021-2022 application cycle. (Youtube)
12. AOI Specific New Charter Application for 2022-2023— Discussion, possible action and the second opportunity for public comment on the approval to finalize the proposed creation of a New Charter Application specific to applicants wishing to utilize an AOI model. (Youtube)
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)
14. Adjournment (Youtube)

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#:  933 2586 2259

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

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Regular Session

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA - *Revised

1. Pledge of Allegiance - YouTube at 1:15
2. Moment of Silence
3. Roll Call - YouTube at 1:38
4. Superintendent’s Report—Update on current events and/or activities of the Department of Education - YouTube at 3:02
5. Executive Director’s Report - YouTube at 10:56
   
   1. Status of Board actions and legal matters
6. *A for Arizona – Presentation on the Innovation Fund microgrant with three of the awarded charter representatives speaking about their programs by Emily Anne Gullickson. - YouTube at 11:35
7. Call to the Public - YouTube at 28:06

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, December 11, 2020 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 Monday, December 14th.

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 December 11, 2020.

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, December 11, 2020 at 5pm. Please use this Request to Speak Form to submit to the Board by Friday, December 11, 2020 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 28:15
   
   1. Approval of Meeting Minutes from the Charter Board’s meeting on November 20, 2020.
   2. Charter Amendments—Consideration to approve amendment requests from the following charter holders:
      
      1. A+ Charter Schools—Charter Holder Governance Request
         
         1. Executive Summary
         2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
      2. Tucson Youth Development, Inc.—Charter Holder Governance Request
         
         1. Executive Summary
         2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
      3. Kaizen Education Foundation dba Mission Heights Preparatory High School—ECAP
         
         1. Executive Summary
         2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
         3. ADE School Report Card Data
         4. Associated Schools
   3. *Edkey, Inc. v. Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
9. Charter Amendments—Discussion and possible action on an amendment request from the following charter holder: - YouTube at 29:44
   
   1. Heritage Academy Laveen, Inc.—Grade Level Change to Charter
      
      1. Executive Summary
      2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
      3. ADE School Report Card Data
10. Charter Renewal - Discussion and possible action on renewal application package from Sage Academy, Inc. - YouTube at 33:35
    
    1. Executive Summary
    2. Renewal Application Package
    3. Renewal Summary Review
    4. ADE School Report Card Data
    5. Academic Systems Review Report
11. Compliance Matters—Discussion and possible action. - YouTube at 48:41
    
    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).
       
       1. *Painted Desert Demonstration Projects, Inc.
    2. The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that Shonto Governing Board of Education, Inc. is in breach of one or more provisions of its January 2017 consent agreement or state laws regarding its failure to establish and maintain proper internal controls for the self-insurance fund 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 deciding whether to hold a hearing to determine if a breach of the January 2017 consent agreement has occurred and to revoke the charter contract. 
    3. 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 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

1. Flagstaff Montessori, L.L.C.
2. Paramount Education Studies, Inc.

Second Consecutive Year Late

1. Painted Desert Montessori, LLC

12. New Charter Applications - Discussion and possible action on the following application packages and requests for a charter: - YouTube at 2:46:16
    
    1. *Accel Online Arizona LLC
       
       1. Executive Summary
       2. Recommendation Report & Scoring Rubric
       3. Application
       4. Arizona Online Instruction Application & Scoring Rubric
       5. ESP Performance Data
       6. Interview Recording
    2. Albert Einstein Academy
       
       1. Executive Summary
       2. Recommendation Report & Scoring Rubric
       3. Application
       4. Interview Recording
    3. Co-Learn Club, Inc.
       
       1. Executive Summary
       2. Recommendation Report & Scoring Rubric
       3. Application
       4. Arizona Online Instruction Application & Scoring Rubric
       5. Interview Recording
    4. Intermountain Academy of Tucson, LLC
       
       1. Executive Summary
       2. Recommendation Report & Scoring Rubric
       3. Application
       4. Interview Recording
    5. Online School of Arizona
       
       1. Executive Summary
       2. Recommendation Report & Scoring Rubric
       3. Application
       4. Arizona Online Instruction Application & Scoring Rubric
       5. ESP Performance Data
       6. Interview Recording

13. Financial Performance Report [A.A.C. R7-5-402(M)]—Discussion and possible action on the report to the Board of the fiscal year 2019 audit performance and June 30, 2020 quarterly financial report performance by measure for each charter holder that does not meet the Board’s minimum financial performance expectations under A.A.C. R7-5-402(K). - YouTube at 6:16:26
14. Rulemaking—Discussion, possible action and the second opportunity for public comment on the approval to finalize the proposed changes to the Rules for the Complaint process found in the Notice of Final Exempt Rulemaking. - YouTube at 6:18:54
15. Change in Charter Control Amendment—Discussion, possible action and the second opportunity for public comment on the approval to finalize the proposed creation of a Change in Charter Control Amendment Request.  - YouTube at 6:22:43
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 6:25:12
17. 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

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):

  1 301 715 8592 US, (United States)

1 669 900 6833 US, (United States)

When prompted enter the following Meeting ID#:  962 0961 1748

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

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Regular Session

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA - *REVISED

1. Pledge of Allegiance - YouTube at 8:12
2. Moment of Silence
3. Roll Call - YouTube at 8:43
4. Superintendent’s Report—Update on current events and/or activities of the Department of Education - YouTube at 9:48
5. Executive Director’s Report - YouTube at 10:00
   
   1.  *Brief overview of proposed Rule changes related to the complaint policy and proposed changes to Financial Framework and other rules released for public comment
   2.  *Update on the proposed new amendment "Change in Charter Control Amendment Request" released for public comment
   3.  *Status of Board actions and legal matters
6. Call to the Public - YouTube at 14:55

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, October 9, 2020 at 5pm.  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 9th.

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 October 9, 2020.

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, October 9, 2020 at 5pm. Please use this Request to Speak Form to submit to the Board by Friday, October 9, 2020 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 19:22
   
   1. Approval of Meeting Minutes from the Charter Board’s meeting on September 14, 2020.
   2. *Consideration to approve the proposed Operational Consent Agreement for North Star Charter School, Inc.
   3. Charter Amendments—Consideration to approve an amendment request from the following charter holder:
      
      1. Arizona School for the Arts—Charter Holder Governance Request
         
         1. Executive Summary
         2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
      2. *Painted Desert Montessori, LLC.—Charter Representative Request
         
         1. Executive Summary
         2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
8. Charter Amendments—Discussion and possible action on amendment requests from the following charter holders: - YouTube at 26:33
   
   1. American Leadership Academy, Inc.—New School and Enrollment Cap
      
      1. Executive Summary
      2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
      3. ADE School Report Card Data
      4. Other Available Options
      5. Comparison to Nearby Schools
   2. American Leadership Academy, Inc.—New School
      
      1. Executive Summary
      2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
      3. ADE School Report Card
      4. Other Available Options
      5. Comparison to Nearby Schools
9. Replication Application—Discussion and possible action on the replication application package from the following charter holder: - YouTube at 34:27
   
   1. Morrison Education Group, Inc. (Entity ID 90192)
      
      1. Executive Summary
      2. Replication Application Package and Required Documentation
      3. ADE School Report Card Data
10. Good Cause Extension—Discussion and possible action on the request for a Good Cause Extension for SLAM Arizona, Inc. - YouTube at 45:29 
11. Annual Charter Audits—Presentation and discussion on the performance of the Board’s portfolio of charter holders focusing on the financial and operational performance identified through the fiscal year 2019 audits and an update and discussion on proposed changes to the Board’s financial framework rules. - YouTube at 51:16
12. Financial Action Plan Waiver—Discussion and possible action on granting a waiver for submitting the financial action plan required under A.A.C. R7-5-402(K)(2) if the Board has received an “On Probation” charter holder’s fiscal year 2020 audit and the fiscal year 2020 audit demonstrates the charter holder meets the Board’s financial performance expectations. - YouTube at 1:00:24
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 1:03:47
14. 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

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):

Dial  +1 301 715 8592 (United States)

When prompted enter the following Meeting ID#:  919 2153 9857

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

Monday, August 10, 2020

Regular Session

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA - *REVISED

1. Pledge of Allegiance - YouTube at 8:34
2. Moment of Silence
3. Roll Call - YouTube at 9:03
4. Superintendent’s Report—Update on current events and/or activities of the Department of Education - YouTube at 9:48
5. Executive Director’s Report - YouTube at 18:06
   
   1. Update on reopening of schools for school year 2020-2021.    
6. Call to the Public - YouTube at 24:16

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, August 7, 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, August 7th.

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 August 7, 2020.

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 24:30
   
   1. Approval of Meeting Minutes from the Charter Board’s meeting on July 20, 2020.
   2. Consideration to approve the proposed Letter Grade Consent Agreement for AZ-Tec High School.
   3. Consideration to approve the proposed Surrender and Charter Termination Agreement for Lifelong Learning Research Institute, Inc. (Entity ID: 79926).
   4. Charter Amendments— Consideration to approve amendment requests from the following charter holders:
      
      1.  Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley – Charter Holder Governance Request
         
         1. Executive Summary
         2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
      2. Happy Valley East – Charter Holder Governance Request
         
         1. Executive Summary
         2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
      3. Happy Valley School, Inc. – Charter Holder Governance Request
         
         1. Executive Summary
         2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
      4. Heritage Academy Gateway, Inc. — Grade Level Change and Enrollment Cap
         
         1. Executive Summary
         2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
         3. ADE School Report Card Data
      5. Imagine Avondale Middle, Inc. — Enrollment Cap
         
         1. Executive Summary
         2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
         3. ADE School Report Card Data
         4. Associated Schools
      6. Little Lamb Community School – Charter Holder Governance Request
         
         1. Executive Summary
         2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
      7. Yuma Private Industry Council, Inc. – Charter Holder Governance Request
         
         1. Executive Summary
         2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
             
8. Charter Amendments—Discussion and possible action on amendment requests from the following charter holders: - YouTube at 44:02
   
   1. CPLC Community Schools (Entity ID 90331) —Enrollment Cap
      
      1. Executive Summary
      2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
      3. ADE School Report Card Data
   2. Imagine Desert West Middle, Inc. —Enrollment Cap
      
      1. Executive Summary
      2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
      3. ADE School Report Card Data 
      4. Associated Schools            
   3. Liberty Traditional School — Arizona Online Instruction
      
      1. Executive Summary
      2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
      3. Substantive Review Rubric
      4. ADE School Report Card Data
   4. Lincoln Preparatory Academy — Enrollment Cap
      
      1. Executive Summary
      2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
      3. ADE School Report Card Data
      4. Associated Schools
   5. Southgate Academy, Inc. — Arizona Online Instruction
      
      1. Executive Summary
      2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
      3. Substantive Review Rubric
      4. ADE School Report Card Data        
9. Charter Replication Applications—Discussion and possible action on replication applications from the following charter holders: - YouTube at 1:30:12
   
   1. Legacy Traditional School – Deer Valley
      
      1. Executive Summary
      2. Replication Application and Support Materials
      3. ADE School Report Card Data
      4. Associated Schools
   2. Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson
      
      1. Executive Summary
      2. Replication Application and Support Materials
      3. ADE School Report Card Data
      4. Associated Schools
   3. Legacy Traditional School -  Mesa
      
      1. Executive Summary
      2. Replication Application and Support Materials
      3. ADE School Report Card Data
      4. Associated Schools
10. 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). - YouTube at 1:33:37
    
    1. Arizona Call-a-Teen Youth Resources, Inc.
    2. Little Lamb Community School
    3. Park View School, Inc.
        
11. November 15 Audit Deadline – Discussion and possible action on extending the November 15 submission deadline for fiscal year 2020 financial statement audit reporting packages. - YouTube at 2:34:24
12. State Board for Charter School’s FY2022 Budget Request - Discussion and possible action on the Board’s budget request for FY2022. - YouTube at 2:37:40
13. Schedule and Plan for Evaluating Charters pursuant to Executive Orders 2020-41 and 2020-51 - Discussion and possible action on the Board’s schedule and plan for evaluating Distance Learning Plans pursuant to Executive Order 2020-41 and requirements for reopening under Executive Order 2020-51. - YouTube at 2:57:15
14. Compliance Statement of Assurances - Discussion and possible action on approving the Compliance Statement of Assurances to be submitted, at least annually, by each charter holder. - YouTube at 3:00:23
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 3:03:01
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

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...

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):

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

1. 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

1. Approval of Meeting Minutes from the Charter Board’s meeting on February 10, 2020.
2. Consideration to approve the proposed Surrender and Charter Termination Agreement for the following charter holders:
   
   1. Arts Academy of Scottsdale, Inc.
   2. *Create Academy
   3. Foothills Academy
   4. Montessori House, Inc. d.b.a. Lehi Montessori
3. 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

1. Anthem Preparatory Academy — Enrollment Cap Increase
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
   3. Associated Schools
   4. ADE School Report Card Data
2. Archway Classical Academy Trivium West — New School and Enrollment Cap
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Amendment Requests and Support Materials
   3. Associated Schools
   4. ADE School Report Card Data
3. Highland Prep — Enrollment Cap Increase
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
   3. ADE School Report Card Data
4. Synergy Public School — Grade Level Change and Enrollment Cap
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Amendment Requests and Support Materials
   3. ADE School Report Card Data
5. The Grande Innovation Academy — Enrollment Cap Increase
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
   3. ADE School Report Card Data
6. The Paideia Academies, Inc. — Enrollment Cap Increase
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
   3. ADE School Report Card Data

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

1. Chandler Preparatory Academy
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Renewal Application Package
   3. Renewal Summary Review
   4. Associated Schools
   5. ADE School Report Card Data
   6. Academic Systems Review Report
2. Desert Sky Community School, Inc.
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Renewal Application Package
   3. Renewal Summary Review
   4. ADE School Report Card Data
   5. Academic Systems Review Report
3. Imagine Charter Elementary at Camelback, Inc.
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Renewal Application Package
   3. Renewal Summary Review
   4. Associated Schools
   5. ADE School Report Card Data
   6. Academic Systems Review Report
4. Imagine Charter Elementary at Desert West, Inc.
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Renewal Application Package
   3. Renewal Summary Review
   4. Associated Schools
   5. ADE School Report Card Data
   6. Academic Systems Review Report
5. Imagine Middle at East Mesa, Inc.
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Renewal Application Package
   3. Renewal Summary Review
   4. Associated Schools
   5. ADE School Report Card Data
   6. Academic Systems Review Report
6. Imagine Middle at Surprise, Inc.
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Renewal Application Package
   3. Renewal Summary Review
   4. Associated Schools
   5. ADE School Report Card Data
   6. Academic Systems Review Report
7. Legacy Traditional School - Maricopa
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Renewal Application Package
   3. Renewal Summary Review
   4. Associated Schools
   5. ADE School Report Card Data
   6. Academic Systems Review Report
8. Villa Montessori, Inc.
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Renewal Application Package
   3. Renewal Summary Review
   4. ADE School Report Card Data
   5. Academic Systems Review Report

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

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

1. Status of Board actions and legal matters
   
   1. Update on Vision Charter School, Inc.
2. Update on Arts Academy of Scottsdale
3. 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.

1. 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.
2. 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
      
      1. Executive Summary
      2. Charters Held by Great Hearts Academies
      3. School Profiles
      4. Amendment Request and Support Materials

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:

1. BASIS Charter Schools, Inc. (Entity ID 549803) - Adding Grade Levels and Enrollment Cap Increase
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Amendment Requests and Support Materials
   3. Associated Schools
   4. ADE School Report Card Data
2. Edkey, Inc. dba Sequoia Choice Schools - School Specific Change in Grades and School Location
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Amendment Requests and Support Materials
   3. Associated Schools
   4. ADE School Report Card Data
       

I. Compliance Matters

1. 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.
2. 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).
3. 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

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:

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

1. Breakthrough Virtual Learning Solutions
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Recommendation Report & Scoring Rubric
   3. Application
   4. Arizona Online Instruction Application & Scoring Rubric
   5. Interview Recording
2. BridgePrep Academy, Inc.
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Recommendation Report & Scoring Rubric
   3. Application
   4. ESP Additional Information
   5. Interview Recording
3. C.O.R.E. Academy of Excellence, Inc.
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Recommendation Report & Scoring Rubric
   3. Application
   4. Interview Recording
4. Copper State Academy
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Recommendation Report & Scoring Rubric
   3. Application
   4. Interview Recording
5. Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Recommendation Report & Scoring Rubric
   3. Application
   4. Arizona Online Instruction Application & Scoring Rubric
   5. Interview Recording
6. Glen Canyon Outdoor Academy
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Recommendation Report & Scoring Rubric
   3. Application
   4. Interview Recording
7. Liberty Leadership Academy
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Recommendation Report & Scoring Rubric
   3. Application
   4. Interview Recording
8. Scholars Academy Sunnyslope
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Recommendation Report & Scoring Rubric
   3. Application
   4. Interview Recording
9. SLAM Arizona, Inc.
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Recommendation Report & Scoring Rubric
   3. Application
   4. ESP Additional Information
   5. Interview Recording
10. Somerset Academy Arizona, Inc.
    
    1. Executive Summary
    2. Recommendation Report & Scoring Rubric
    3. Application
    4. ESP Additional Information
    5. Interview Recording
11. Somerset Academy Arizona, Inc.
    
    1. Executive Summary
    2. Recommendation Report & Scoring Rubric
    3. Application
    4. ESP Additional Information
    5. Interview Recording

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