Regular Session - November 19, 2019

ARIZONA STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS

MEETING LOCATION:

1535 WEST JEFFERSON STREET

PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85007

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

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

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Regular Session

9:00 AM

NOTICE AND AGENDA

A. Pledge of Allegiance

B. Moment of Silence

C. Roll Call

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

K. Compliance Matters -

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 2019 Annual Financial Report in accordance with A.R.S. § 15-183(E).  If the Board determines that a breach may have occurred, the Board may take action as it deems appropriate or necessary under state law, which may include withholding up to 10% of the monthly apportionment of state aid and requiring a corrective action plan pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-185(H) and A.A.C. R7-5-601(D).

First Year Late

1. Paramount Education Studies, Inc.

Second Consecutive Year Late

2. Vision Charter School, 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 2019 annual financial audit in accordance with A.R.S. § 15-183(E). If the Board determines that a breach may have occurred, the Board may take action as it deems appropriate or necessary under state law, which may include withholding up to 10% of the monthly apportionment of state aid and requiring a corrective action plan, issuing a notice of intent to revoke the charter, or entering into a consent agreement to bring the charter holder into compliance. A.R.S. § 15-185(H), A.A.C. R7-5-601(D).

First Year Late

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

Second Consecutive Year Late

13. EduPreneurship, Inc.
14. Park View School, Inc.
15. Vision Charter School, Inc.

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

M. Adjournment