The motion failed on a 2-2 vote. Mrs. Strickland was absent for the vote. Mrs. Strickland was absent for the vote. Mrs. Strickland was absent for the vote. This item provided the board with an opportunity to discuss the activities of open-enrollment charter schools regarding operational and programmatic issues.
Action is requested on open-enrollment charter amendments that have been submitted.
In addition, this item provided the opportunity for the board to provide direction to the agency regarding issues of concern related to the operation of charter schools. This item also provided an opportunity for the board to receive an update concerning the independent evaluation of open-enrollment charter schools. Authority for this action is the Texas Education Code, 12.101, 12.114, 12.115, and 12.118. Public testimony was given to update committee members on corrective actions by staff of the Academies of American in response to on-site visits. Former Staff Member Mrs. Shore opened the discussion of items with a reminder to the audience about the no contact, minimum enrollment, and June 1 deadline for enrollment and grade expansion rules.