Regular Session - October 15, 2019

Add to Calendar 2019-10-15 09:15:00 2019-10-15 09:15:00 Regular Session - October 15, 2019 ARIZONA STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLSMEETING LOCATION:1535 WEST JEFFERSON STREETPHOENIX, ARIZONA 85007The Board’s meeting room is located on the first floor of the Arizona Department of Education’sbuilding. Available parking in the garage located on 15th Avenue, south of Jefferson Street.Tuesday, October 15, 2019Regular Session9:00 AMNOTICE AND AGENDA - *REVISEDA. 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.  Arizona Charter Schools Association Update – Presentation on the Education Evaluator Tool by Yvonne Watterson, Kelly Powell, and Amanda Patrie  F. Arizona Alternative Education Consortium - Presentation on Advocating for Alternative Schools by Wayne Tucker, Arizona Alternative Education Consortium Board Member & Advocacy Committee Chair  G. 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.  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. Consideration to approve the proposed Voluntary Surrender and Charter Termination Agreement for the following charter holders:          a. AIBT Non-Profit Charter High School, Inc. (RCB College Preparatory Academy NE)          b. AIBT Non-Profit Charter High School, Inc. (RCB College Preparatory Academy North)          c. American Charter Schools Foundation dba Ridge View College Preparatory High School          d. American Charter Schools Foundation dba Silver Horizon High School         e. *Pathways KM Charter Schools, Inc.  I. Rubric for Initial Financial Response – Discussion and possible action on the proposed rubric that Board staff will use to review the initial financial response submitted by a charter holder that receives an “Intervention” summative financial performance rating under the Board’s new financial performance framework.  J. Academic Eligibility Criteria for Expansions - Discussion, possible action and the first 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. 2020 Board Meeting Calendar – Discussion and possible action on the Board’s calendar of meetings for 2020.  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 Location Agency Platform - Standard [email protected] America/Phoenix public

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, October 15, 2019

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.  Arizona Charter Schools Association Update – Presentation on the Education Evaluator Tool by Yvonne Watterson, Kelly Powell, and Amanda Patrie

 

F. Arizona Alternative Education Consortium - Presentation on Advocating for Alternative Schools by Wayne Tucker, Arizona Alternative Education Consortium Board Member & Advocacy Committee Chair

 

G. 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.

 

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. Consideration to approve the proposed Voluntary Surrender and Charter Termination Agreement for the following charter holders:

          a. AIBT Non-Profit Charter High School, Inc. (RCB College Preparatory Academy NE)

          b. AIBT Non-Profit Charter High School, Inc. (RCB College Preparatory Academy North)

          c. American Charter Schools Foundation dba Ridge View College Preparatory High School

          d. American Charter Schools Foundation dba Silver Horizon High School 

        e. *Pathways KM Charter Schools, Inc.

 

 

I. Rubric for Initial Financial Response – Discussion and possible action on the proposed rubric that Board staff will use to review the initial financial response submitted by a charter holder that receives an “Intervention” summative financial performance rating under the Board’s new financial performance framework.

 

J. Academic Eligibility Criteria for Expansions - Discussion, possible action and the first 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. 2020 Board Meeting Calendar – Discussion and possible action on the Board’s calendar of meetings for 2020.

 

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

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