Special Session - July 8, 2019

Add to Calendar 2019-07-01 12:15:00 2019-07-01 12:15:00 Special Session - July 8, 2019 ARIZONA STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS             Monday, July 8, 2019Special Session1:00 PM Arizona State Board of Education Board Room1535 West Jefferson StreetPhoenix, 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.   NOTICE AND AGENDAA. Pledge of AllegianceB. Moment of SilenceC. Roll Call D. Superintendent’s Report - Update on current events and/or activities of the Department of Education E. Executive Director’s Report - Introduction to the agenda items and discussion and possible action: Status of Board actions and legal mattersF. 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. Consideration to approve the proposed Voluntary Surrender and Charter Termination Agreement for the following:Rising Schools, Inc.The Shelby SchoolConsideration to terminate the Board’s Consent Agreement with Legacy Education Group.Consideration to approve an Enrollment Cap Increase amendment request from Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc., which received a staff recommendation.Executive SummaryAmendment Request and Support MaterialsSchool Specific Academic GoalsRequired DocumentationH. Rulemaking – Discussion, possible action and the second opportunity for public comment on the approval to finalize the proposed financial performance framework and additional transparency rules found in the Notice of Final Exempt Rulemaking.I. Financial Eligibility Criteria – Discussion, possible action and the second opportunity for public comment on the adoption of changes to the financial eligibility criterion that considers the financial performance of the charter holder’s Associated Charters. J. Financial Framework Transition Plan – Presentation, discussion and possible action on the transition plan for implementing the new financial performance framework beginning with the fiscal year 2019 audits. K. Staff Recommendation Criteria – Discussion and possible action on the adoption of changes to the financial performance staff recommendation criterion used for expansion amendment requests. L. Additional Transparency Rollout – Presentation, discussion and possible action on the fiscal year 2020 rollout considerations for the additional transparency identified in the rulemaking. M. 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. N. Adjournment Location Agency Platform - Standard [email protected] America/Phoenix public

ARIZONA STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS             

Monday, July 8, 2019

Special Session

1:00 PM

 

Arizona State Board of Education Board Room

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.   

NOTICE AND AGENDA

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 - Introduction to the agenda items and discussion and possible action: 

  1. Status of Board actions and legal matters

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 the proposed Voluntary Surrender and Charter Termination Agreement for the following:
    1. Rising Schools, Inc.
    2. The Shelby School
  2. Consideration to terminate the Board’s Consent Agreement with Legacy Education Group.
  3. Consideration to approve an Enrollment Cap Increase amendment request from Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc., which received a staff recommendation.
    1. Executive Summary
    2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
    3. School Specific Academic Goals
    4. Required Documentation

H. Rulemaking – Discussion, possible action and the second opportunity for public comment on the approval to finalize the proposed financial performance framework and additional transparency rules found in the Notice of Final Exempt Rulemaking.

I. Financial Eligibility Criteria – Discussion, possible action and the second opportunity for public comment on the adoption of changes to the financial eligibility criterion that considers the financial performance of the charter holder’s Associated Charters. 

J. Financial Framework Transition Plan – Presentation, discussion and possible action on the transition plan for implementing the new financial performance framework beginning with the fiscal year 2019 audits. 

K. Staff Recommendation Criteria – Discussion and possible action on the adoption of changes to the financial performance staff recommendation criterion used for expansion amendment requests. 

L. Additional Transparency Rollout – Presentation, discussion and possible action on the fiscal year 2020 rollout considerations for the additional transparency identified in the rulemaking. 

M. 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. 

N. Adjournment

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