Regular Session - April 9, 2012 - Revised
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2012-04-09 13:00:00
Regular Session - April 9, 2012 - Revised
ARIZONA STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS The Board's new office is located in the State Land Department building at 1616 West Adams Street, Suite 170 Phoenix, Arizona 85007 Easy Access to open parking behind the building on the east and west sides of 16th Avenue, south of Van Buren Monday, April 9, 2012 Regular Session 1:00 P.M. NOTICE AND AGENDA - REVISED A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Moment of Silence C. Roll Call D. Call to the Public E. Arizona Charter Schools Association Update – Eileen Sigmund F. Superintendent’s Report – Update on current events and/or activities of the Department of Education G. Executive Director’s Report – Introduction to the agenda items—Discussion and possible action: 1. Status of charters with previous and/or on-going board actions: Chester Newton Charter and Montessori School, E.Q. Scholars, Inc., Legacy Schools, Sierra Summit Academy, Inc., TAG Elementary, Inc., Visions Unlimited Academy, Inc.2. Legislative Update H. Consent Agenda- All items on this agenda will be considered by a single motion with no discussion, unless requested otherwise by a board member. 1. Ball Charter Schools (Eastside) – Change is status of charter holder2. Archway Classical Academy Arete – Change in status of charter holder3. Arete Preparatory Academy – Change in status of charter holder4. *Imagine Middle at Surprise, Inc. – Adding grade level5. *La Tierra Community School, Inc. – USFRCS exception6. LEAD Charter Schools –Change in program of instruction7. LEAD Charter Schools – Arizona Online Instruction8. Pima Prevention Partnership (Entity 89864) –Adding grade level9. *Rosefield Charter Elementary School, Inc. –Decrease in grade levels10. The Charter Foundation, Inc. –Change in mission I. Charter Amendment – Discussion and possible action on the request made by La Tierra Community School, Inc. to add grade levels. J. Charter Renewal Application – Discussion and possible action on the renewal applications for the following: 1. Accelerated Elementary and Secondary Schools 2. Gem Charter School, Inc. 3. Westwind Children's Services K. Good Cause Extension – Discussion and possible action on the request for a Good Cause Extension for Caliber College Prep High School (Central), Inc. L. Transfer of Existing School Site to a Separate Charter Contract – Discussion and possible action on the request of The Charter Foundation, Inc. to transfer AmeriSchools College Preparatory Academy-Tucson to its own charter contract. M. *Compliance Matters – Discussion and possible action. 1. The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that the following schools are in breach of one or more provisions of their charter contract, federal, state, or local laws regarding their failure to submit the fiscal year ending June 30, 2011 annual financial single audit in accordance with A.R.S. 15-183(E)(6).If the Board determines that a breach may have occurred, the Board may take action as it deems appropriate or necessary under state law A.R.S. 15-185(H) by withholding of up to 10% of the monthly apportionment of state aid and requiring a corrective action plan. Second Consecutive Year Latea. El Centro for the Study of Primary and Secondary Education Third Consecutive Year Lateb. Luz Academy of Tucson, Inc. 2. The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that Founding Fathers Academies, Inc. is in breach of one or more provisions of its charter contract, state, federal or local laws regarding failure to comply with federal payroll tax requirements. If the Board determines that a breach may have occurred, the Board may take action as it deems appropriate or necessary under state law, which may include withholding of up to 10% of the monthly apportionment of state aid and requiring a corrective action plan pursuant to A.R.S. §15-185(H), and/or issuing a notice of intent to revoke the charter pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-183(I). 3. The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that Old Pueblo Children’s Academy is in breach of one or more provisions of its charter contract, federal, state, or local laws, including but not limited to, failing to provide a program of instruction during FY 2012. If the Board determines that a breach may have occurred the Board may issue a Notice of Intent to Revoke the Charter pursuant to A.R.S. 15-183(I). N. Board Comments and Future Meeting Dates – 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. O. Adjournment
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ARIZONA STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS
The Board's new office is located in the State Land Department building at
1616 West Adams Street, Suite 170
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Easy Access to open parking behind the building on the east and west sides of 16th Avenue, south of Van Buren
Monday, April 9, 2012
Regular Session
1:00 P.M.
NOTICE AND AGENDA - REVISED
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Moment of Silence
C. Roll Call
D. Call to the Public 
E. Arizona Charter Schools Association Update – Eileen Sigmund
F. Superintendent’s Report – Update on current events and/or activities of the Department of Education
G. Executive Director’s Report – Introduction to the agenda items—Discussion and possible action:
1. Status of charters with previous and/or on-going board actions: Chester Newton Charter and Montessori School, E.Q. Scholars, Inc., Legacy Schools, Sierra Summit Academy, Inc., TAG Elementary, Inc., Visions Unlimited Academy, Inc.
2. Legislative Update
H. Consent Agenda- All items on this agenda will be considered by a single motion with no discussion, unless requested otherwise by a board member.
1. Ball Charter Schools (Eastside) – Change is status of charter holder
2. Archway Classical Academy Arete – Change in status of charter holder
3. Arete Preparatory Academy – Change in status of charter holder
4. *Imagine Middle at Surprise, Inc. – Adding grade level
5. *La Tierra Community School, Inc. – USFRCS exception
6. LEAD Charter Schools –Change in program of instruction
7. LEAD Charter Schools – Arizona Online Instruction
8. Pima Prevention Partnership (Entity 89864) –Adding grade level
9. *Rosefield Charter Elementary School, Inc. –Decrease in grade levels
10. The Charter Foundation, Inc. –Change in mission
I. Charter Amendment – Discussion and possible action on the request made by La Tierra Community School, Inc. to add grade levels.
J. Charter Renewal Application – Discussion and possible action on the renewal applications for the following:
K. Good Cause Extension – Discussion and possible action on the request for a Good Cause Extension for Caliber College Prep High School (Central), Inc.
L. Transfer of Existing School Site to a Separate Charter Contract – Discussion and possible action on the request of The Charter Foundation, Inc. to transfer AmeriSchools College Preparatory Academy-Tucson to its own charter contract.
M. *Compliance Matters – Discussion and possible action.
1. The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that the following schools are in breach of one or more provisions of their charter contract, federal, state, or local laws regarding their failure to submit the fiscal year ending June 30, 2011 annual financial single audit in accordance with A.R.S. 15-183(E)(6).
If the Board determines that a breach may have occurred, the Board may take action as it deems appropriate or necessary under state law A.R.S. 15-185(H) by withholding of up to 10% of the monthly apportionment of state aid and requiring a corrective action plan.
Second Consecutive Year Late
a. El Centro for the Study of Primary and Secondary Education
Third Consecutive Year Late
b. Luz Academy of Tucson, Inc.
2. The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that Founding Fathers Academies, Inc. is in breach of one or more provisions of its charter contract, state, federal or local laws regarding failure to comply with federal payroll tax requirements. If the Board determines that a breach may have occurred, the Board may take action as it deems appropriate or necessary under state law, which may include withholding of up to 10% of the monthly apportionment of state aid and requiring a corrective action plan pursuant to A.R.S. §15-185(H), and/or issuing a notice of intent to revoke the charter pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-183(I).
3. The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that Old Pueblo Children’s Academy is in breach of one or more provisions of its charter contract, federal, state, or local laws, including but not limited to, failing to provide a program of instruction during FY 2012. If the Board determines that a breach may have occurred the Board may issue a Notice of Intent to Revoke the Charter pursuant to A.R.S. 15-183(I).
N. Board Comments and Future Meeting Dates – 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.
O. Adjournment
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