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Archived Meeting Dates & Materials | Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Archived Meeting Dates & Materials
Archived Meetings(active tab)
The Board generally meets monthly on the second Monday of each month, as necessary and with the establishment of a quorum. Board meeting notices are posted at least 24 hours in advance on this webpage. The agenda and related materials for a particular meeting may be accessed by clicking on “Notice, Agenda, and Materials” underneath the meeting date. If you have trouble opening the meeting materials from your browser, right click on the applicable link, select either "Save link as" or "Download linked file as", save the document, and then open the saved document. Board meeting notices are also posted in the reception area of the Board's office, which is located in Phoenix at 1616 W. Adams Street, Suite 170.
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Regular Session - February 12, 2018
Notice, Agenda, and Materials
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- REVISED*
Executive Director’s Report - Introduction to the agenda items and discussion and possible action:
Update on requests approved by the Executive Director
Status of Board actions and legal matters
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. Part 1 Part 2
Arizona Charter Schools Association Update - Presentation on 2017 Annual Report by Eileen Sigmund
Arizona Alternative Education Consortium - Presentation on the Arizona Department of Education’s Zip Code Project by Johnson Bia and Christopher Dickinson
A for Arizona - Presentation on Self Development Academy by Sami Majeed, Director of Program Development
Superintendent’s Report - Update on current events and/or activities of the Department of Education
Charter Amendment – Discussion and possible action on the expansion amendment requests from the following charter holders:
Arizona Montessori Charter School at Anthem – Grade level change and increase enrollment cap
Amendment Request and Support Materials
Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy, Inc. – Grade level change and increase enrollment cap
Scottsdale Country Day School – School specific grade change and increase enrollment cap
Charter Renewal – Discussion and possible action on the renewal application for City Center Collaborative Learning
Renewal Summary Review
Academic Systems Review Report
Revisions to the Amendment Process - Discussion and possible action on the proposed changes to the following:
Charter Holder Status Request
Staff recommendation criteria used for expansion amendment requests
*Compliance Matters - Discussion and possible action
The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that Bradley Academy of Excellence, Inc. is in noncompliance with its charter contract for failure to provide educational services to students.
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 issuing a notice of intent to revoke the charter pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-183(I).
*The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that Desert Star Academy, Inc. is in breach of one or more provisions of its charter contract, federal, state, or local laws regarding its failure to timely deposit its employees’ 401k retirement savings plan contributions deducted from their pay in accordance with ERISA.
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).
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.
Special Session - January 24, 2018
The Board’s meeting room is located in the State Land Department building.
Access open parking east of the church on the southeast corner of 16th Avenue and Monroe and
in the visitor parking on the northwest corner of 16th Avenue and Monroe.
B. Discussion and possible action regarding reconsideration of the previous action taken for Arizona Academy of Science & Technology - Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3) and (4), the Board may vote to convene in executive session, which will not be open to the public, for discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Board’s attorneys concerning this item or for discussion or consultation with the Board’s attorneys in order to consider its position and instruct its attorneys regarding the Board’s position in pending or contemplated litigation or in settlement discussions conducted in order to avoid or resolve litigation. Part 1 Part 2
Regular Session - January 16, 2018
D. 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.
E. Arizona Alternative Education Consortium - Presentation on Alternative Schools Choosing At-Risk Students by Johnson Bia
F. American Civil Liberties Union - Presentation on Schools Choosing Students – A Presentation on Improving Enrollment Practices by Allesandra Soler, Executive Director, ACLU AZ; Steve Kilar, ACLU AZ Communications Director; Luis Avila, #Demand2Learn Campaign Director; and possible discussion and consideration by the Board
G. A for Arizona - Presentation on EAGLE College Prep Maryvale by Yesenia Fitzhugh, Principal
H. Arizona Charter Schools Association Update - Presentation on Education Freedom by Eileen Sigmund and Matthew Simon
I. Superintendent’s Report - Update on current events and/or activities of the Department of Education
J. Executive Director’s Report - Introduction to the agenda items and discussion and possible action:
1. Update on requests approved by the Executive Director
2. Status of Board actions and legal matters
K. 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 a change in ownership of the charter holder for Sonoran Science Academy – Broadway.
b. Amendment Request and Support Materials
2. Consideration to approve an enrollment cap increase for GAR, LLC, a charter holder that has received a staff recommendation.
L. New Charter Application for 2019-2020 - Discussion and consideration of modifications to the New Charter Application for the 2019-2020 application cycle.
M. Charter Transfer Application - Discussion and consideration of proposed revisions to the Application for Transfer Charter.
N. *Compliance Matters - Discussion and possible action.
1. The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that Arizona Academy of Science & Technology is in noncompliance with state and federal law and its charter contract for its failure to comply with state and federal payroll tax requirements and state unemployment insurance 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 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).
2. The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that Tucson Youth Development, Inc. continues to breach one or more provisions of its charter contract and state law regarding failure to timely submit the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017 annual financial audit in accordance with A.R.S. § 15-183(E)(6).
If the Board determines that a breach remains, the Board may take action as it deems appropriate or necessary under state law, which may include 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 Franklin Phonetic Primary School, Inc. (Entity ID 4495) and Franklin Phonetic Primary School, Inc. (Entity ID 92596) are in breach of one or more provisions of their charter contract, federal, state, or local laws regarding their failure to meet the timeframes established for the timely submission of the fiscal year 2017 annual financial 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, 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).
4. *The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that Mountain School, Inc. is in breach of one or more provisions of their charter contract, federal, state, or local laws regarding their failure to appropriately request approval from the Board to amend its charter to make changes to its corporate board.
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.
O. In the Matter of Life Skills Center of Arizona, Inc. (18F-RV-001-BCS). Discussion and possible action on Life Skills Center of Arizona, Inc.’s request that the Board reconsider its November 21, 2017 decision to hold a hearing on the revocation of the charter contract for Life Skills Center of Arizona, Inc. Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3), the Board may vote to convene in executive session, which will not be open to the public, for discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Board’s attorneys concerning this agenda item.
P. Election of Officers
Q. 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.
Regular Session - December 11, 2017
NOTICE AND AGENDA - REVISED*
The agenda and materials for items G-M are also available through this link. New Charter Application materials are only available at the links below.
D. 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.
E. Superintendent’s Report - Update on current events and/or activities of the Department of Education
F. Arizona Charter Schools Association Update - Presentation on 2017 Charter Awards by Eileen Sigmund
G. A for Arizona - Presentation on Teleos Preparatory Academy by Christina Lucas-Sheffield, Headmaster
H. Executive Director’s Report - Introduction to the agenda items and discussion and possible action:
I. Enrollment Cap Amendment Request – Discussion and possible action on proposed changes to the Enrollment Cap Amendment Request.
J. 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 a change in legal status of the charter holder for Compass High School, Inc.
2. *Consideration to approve a new school and a conditional enrollment cap increase for Academy of Mathematics and Science South, Inc., a charter holder that has received a staff recommendation.
K. *Charter Amendment - Discussion and possible action on the conditional expansion amendment request to increase the enrollment cap for Camino Montessori.
2. Amendment Request and Support Materials
L. Charter Replication - Discussion and possible action on the replication application packages for AIBT Non-Profit Charter High School, Inc. (Entity ID 79053) to replicate as AIBT Non-Profit Charter High School, Inc. for the operation of:
1. RCB College Preparatory North
b. Application and Support Materials
2. RCB College Preparatory Academy NE
M. Audit Status Update - Discussion and possible action on the status of the fiscal year 2017 audit reporting packages for the following charter holders:
1. Franklin Phonetic Primary School, Inc. (Entity ID 4495)
2. Franklin Phonetic Primary School, Inc. (Entity ID 92596)
N. *New Charter School Applications - Discussion and possible action on the following application packages and requests for a charter.
Introduction to New Charter Applications
1. ARCHES Academy
b. Recommendation Report & Scoring Rubric
d. Interview Recording
2. Edison Project
d. Interview Recording (part 1, part 2, and part 3)
3. The French American School of Arizona
4. New Horizon High School, Inc.
5. Science Technology Engineering and Math Arizona
6. Think Through Academy
O. 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.
Regular Session - November 21, 2017
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.
Superintendent’s Report - Update on current events and/or activities of the Department of Education.
Update on amendment requests approved by the Executive Director
A - F School Accountability update on the State Board of Education’s actions
FY2017 Academic Performance Dashboard for Individual Schools Updated
Arizona Charter Schools Association Update - Presentation on Choice in Public Education by Eileen Sigmund
Arizona Chamber of Commerce - Presentation on the Chamber’s Legislative and Policy Agenda by Becky Hill
Consent Agenda - Consideration to approve charter holder expansion amendment request, which has received a staff recommendation for:
Leman Academy of Excellence – New School (East Tucson)
*Morrison Education Group, Inc.
Charter Amendment - Discussion and possible action on the expansion amendment requests from the following charter holders:
Incito Schools – New School
Innovative Humanities Education Corporation – Grade Level Change
Leman Academy of Excellence, Inc. – New School (East Mesa)
Charter Replication - Discussion and possible action on the replication applications from the following charter holders:
American Charter Schools Foundation dba South Ridge High School to replicate as American Charter Schools Foundation dba Ridge View College Preparatory High School
Application and Support Materials
American Charter Schools Foundation dba South Ridge High School to replicate as American Charter Schools Foundation dba Silver Horizon High School
BASIS Schools, Inc. to replicate as BASIS Schools, Inc. for the operation of:
BASIS Scottsdale North
BASIS Scottsdale South
BASIS Scottsdale West
Enrollment Cap Amendment Request – Discussion and possible action on the proposed changes to the Enrollment Cap Amendment Request.
Policy for Charter Board Officer Election – Discussion and possible action on the Board’s policy for Electing Charter Board Officers.
Policy for Hiring and Recruiting Procedure for Charter Board Executive Director – Discussion and possible action on the Board’s policy for Hiring and Recruiting Procedure for Charter Board Executive Director.
*Compliance Matters – Discussion and possible action.
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, federal, state, or local laws regarding their failure to meet the timeframes established for the timely submission of the annual financial 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, 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).
First Year Late
Ahwatukee Foothills Prep Early College High School, Inc.
Employ-Ability Unlimited, Inc.
Horizon Community Learning Center, Inc. (Entity ID 79264)
Horizon Community Learning Center, Inc. (Entity ID 92620)
Tucson Collegiate Prep, Inc.
Second Consecutive Year Late
Franklin Phonetic Primary School, Inc. (Entity ID 4495)
Franklin Phonetic Primary School, Inc. (Entity ID 92596)
The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that Life Skills Center of Arizona, Inc. is in breach of one or more provisions of its January 2015 consent agreement, federal, state, or local laws regarding its failure to timely submit the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017 annual financial 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 by 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/or deciding whether to hold a hearing to determine if a breach of the January 2015 consent agreement has occurred and to revoke the charter contract.
Discussion and possible action regarding John Doe, et al. vs. Heritage Academy, Inc. et al. (CV16-03001-PHX-SPL). Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3) and (4), the Board may vote to convene in executive session, which will not be open to the public, for discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Board’s attorneys concerning this agenda item and/or for discussion or consultation with the Board’s attorneys in order to consider its position and instruct its attorneys regarding the Board’s position in pending or contemplated litigation or in settlement discussions conducted in order to avoid or resolve litigation on this agenda item. Part 1 and Part 2
*Discussion and possible action regarding Proposed Legislation. Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3) and (4), the Board may vote to convene in executive session, which will not be open to the public, for discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Board’s attorneys concerning this agenda item and/or for discussion or consultation with the Board’s attorneys in order to consider its position and instruct its attorneys regarding the Board’s position in pending or contemplated litigation or in settlement discussions conducted in order to avoid or resolve litigation on this agenda item.
Regular Session - October 10, 2017
NOTICE AND AGENDA- REVISED**
Update on requests approved by Executive Director
Highlights of ASBCS actions to improve processes
Arizona Charter Schools Association Update - Presentation on Public Charter School Performance by Eileen Sigmund
Arizona Alternative Education Consortium - Presentation on the Community Service Developing Engaged Leaders at Alternative Schools by students: Emily Fuentes Solano and Diana Pacheco from the Mayor’s Youth City Council of Douglas, Arizona
**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 charter holder expansion amendment requests, which have received a staff recommendation for:
Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. – increase grade levels served
*Boys and Girls Club of the East Valley – enrollment cap increase
Imagine Desert West Middle, Inc. – enrollment cap increase
Consideration to approve the Program of Instruction amendment request to use methods of instruction consistent with a Dropout Recovery Program for Career Success Schools.
**Considereration to approve meeting minutes from the Board’s Retreat on October 4, 2017.
Imagine Charter Elementary Desert West, Inc. – enrollment cap increase
Yuma Private Industry Council, Inc. – enrollment cap increase
​Charter Replication - Discussion and possible action on the replication application packages for Self-Development Charter School, Inc. to replicate as:
Self-Development Eastmark Academy
Self Development Scottsdale Academy
​Eligibility Criteria - Discussion and possible action to update the Board’s academic, operational and financial performance frameworks to include:
Changes to eligibility criteria for amendments to the charter contract allowing for expansions and modifications to when a financial performance response is required for expansion requests.
2018 & 2019 Board Meeting Calendars – Discussion and possible action on the Board’s calendar of meetings for 2018 and 2019.
**Discussion and Update about the A-F Accountability Letter Grades – Discussion and update on the release of Arizona’s A-F Accountability letter grades and the Charter Board’s responsibilities and options in considering a school’s letter grade.
Board Retreat - October 4, 2017
12439 NORTH 32ND STREET
Breakfast - Board member and Charter Board staff introductions
Arizona Policy Initiatives - Discussion and presentation by Becky Hill and Whitney Chapa
Arizona Charter Landscape -
Charter Schools in Arizona: Discussion and presentation by Eileen Sigmund and Kate Gottfredson
Arizona Alternative Charter Schools: Discussion and presentation by Binky Jones
A- F Accountability - Discussion and presentation by staff of the Arizona State Board of Education
Charter Board Communication - Discussion and presentation by David Leibowitz
Regular Session - September- No Scheduled Meeting
Regular Session - August 14, 2017
Update on school-specific academic goals
Update on changes to staff reports
Arizona Charter Schools Association Update - Presentation by Eileen Sigmund
Arizona Alternative Education Consortium - Presentation by Amy Schlessman
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 a charter holder expansion amendment request, which has received a staff recommendation, to increase the enrollment cap for Maricopa County Community College District on behalf of Phoenix Preparatory Academy.
*Consideration to approve the proposed Voluntary Surrender and Charter Termination Agreement for the following:
*Ambassador Academy
Compass Points International, Inc. – Increase grade levels served
Franklin Phonetic Primary School, Inc. (92596) – Increase grade levels served
Charter Replication - Discussion and possible action on the replication application package for Legacy Traditional School-Avondale to replicate as Legacy Traditional School-Phoenix.
Complaint Procedures - Discussion and possible action on the proposed revised protocol for reviewing complaints.
Discussion and possible action regarding John Doe, et al. vs. Heritage Academy, Inc. et al. (CV16-03001-PHX-SPL). Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3) and (4), the Board may vote to convene in executive session, which will not be open to the public, for discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Board’s attorneys concerning this item or for discussion or consultation with the Board’s attorneys in order to consider its position and instruct its attorneys regarding the Board’s position in pending or contemplated litigation or in settlement discussions conducted in order to avoid or resolve litigation.
Discussion and possible action regarding Legacy Education Group, et al. v. Arizona State Board for Charter Schools (1 CA-CV 17-0023). Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3) and (4), the Board may vote to convene in executive session, which will not be open to the public, for discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Board’s attorneys concerning this item or for discussion or consultation with the Board’s attorneys in order to consider its position and instruct its attorneys regarding the Board’s position in pending or contemplated litigation or in settlement discussions conducted in order to avoid or resolve litigation.
Special Session - June 29, 2017
The Board's meeting room is located in the State Land Department building.
Access open parking east of the church on the southeast corner of 16th Avenue and Monroe
and in the visitor parking on the northwest corner of 16th Avenue and Monroe.
Regular Session - June 12, 2017
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.
Update on A-F State Accountability
Update on current events and activities
Arizona Charter Schools Association Update - Presentation by Ildi Laczko-Kerr
A for Arizona - Presentation on Pioneer Preparatory: a Challenge Foundation Academy by Jarret Sharp, Director
Consideration to approve charter holder amendment requests for the following:
Ambassador Academy - Charter mission
Ethos Academy: A Challenge Foundation Academy - Decrease instructional days
Imagine Camelback Middle, Inc. - Charter mission
Imagine Desert West Middle, Inc. - Charter mission
Kaizen Education Foundation dba El Dorado High School - Increase instructional days
Consideration to approve the Enrollment Cap increase amendment request that has received a staff recommendation for Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc.
Consideration to approve the Program of Instruction amendment requests to use methods of instruction consistent with a Dropout Recovery Program for the following:
American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Apache Trail High School
American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Crestview College Preparatory High School
Kaizen Education Foundation dba Tempe Accelerated High School
Consideration to approve the proposed Voluntary Surrender and Charter Termination Agreement for PS Charter Schools, Inc.
EAGLE College Prep Maryvale, LLC. - Increase enrollment cap
Educational Impact, Inc. - Grade level change
Empower College Prep - Increase enrollment cap
Imagine Prep Superstition, Inc. - Increase enrollment cap
Legacy Traditional School - Surprise - Increase enrollment cap
Prescott Valley Charter School - Increase enrollment cap
Charter Renewal -
Discussion and possible action on the renewal application packages for the following charter holders:
Discussion and possible action on the renewal application package for Bradley Academy of Excellence, Inc. The Board will also receive information to determine whether evidence exists that Bradley Academy of Excellence, Inc. is in breach of one or more provisions of its charter contract regarding its failure to request approval from the Board to amend its charter to make changes to its school governing body. 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.
Compliance Check Policy - Discussion and possible action on the proposed revisions to the Conducting Compliance Checks Policy Statement.
Revisions to Current Policies - Discussion and possible action on the proposed changes to the following policy statements:
Board Notification of Six-Months Non-Compliance
Eligibility to Apply for Early Renewal of a Charter Contract
Good Cause Extension to Execute a New Charter
Good Cause Suspension of a New Charter
Identifying additional amendments that may be signed by the Executive Director
Charter Holder Governance Request
Charter Representative Request
Academic Eligibility for Expansion Requests in FY 2018
Audit Guidelines and Compliance Questionnaires for 2017 - Discussion and possible action on the revised Audit Guidelines, Legal Compliance Questionnaire, USFRCS Compliance Questionnaire, and Procurement Compliance Questionnaire for 2017.
Regular Session - May 15, 2017
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.
Recognition of Janna Day for her service as a Board member
Report on the FY 2017 Five-Year Interval Reviews
A for Arizona - Presentation on Midtown Primary School - Judy White, Principal - Video
Candeo Schools, Inc. - Decrease instructional days
Cochise Community Development Corporation - Charter mission and decrease instructional days
Ha:san Educational Services - Increase instructional days
*Painted Desert Montessori, LLC - Decrease instructional days
SySTEM Schools - Decrease instructional days
Consideration to approve charter holder expansion amendment requests that have received a staff recommendation for the following:
Country Gardens Charter Schools - Increase enrollment cap
Math and Science Success Academy, Inc. - Increase enrollment cap
Consideration to approve the proposed Voluntary Surrender and Charter Termination Agreement for ECA - Arizona, Inc.
Academy of Mathematics and Science, Inc. (92768) - Increase enrollment cap Part 1 and Part 2
Edkey, Inc. dba Sequoia School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - New school and increase enrollment cap
Madison Highland Prep. - Increase enrollment cap
Charter Replication - Discussion and possible action on the replication application package for Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson to replicate as Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa.
Charter Renewal - Discussion and possible action on the renewal application packages for the following charter holders:
BASIS Schools, Inc. (81078)
Pinnacle Education - Casa Grande, Inc. Part 1 and Part 2
Pinnacle Education - Tempe, Inc.
Compliance Checks Policy – Discussion and possible action on revisions to the Policy Statement for Conducting Compliance Checks.
Discussion and possible action regarding John Doe, et al. vs. Heritage Academy, Inc. et al. (CV16-03001-PHX-SPL). Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3) and (4), the Board may vote to convene in executive session, which will not be open to the public, for discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Board’s attorneys concerning this item or for discussion or consultation with the Board’s attorneys in order to consider its position and instruct its attorneys regarding the Board’s position in pending or contemplated litigation. Part 1 and Part 2
Regular Session - April 10, 2017
*Introduction of New Board Member
Recognition of Janna Day for her service as a Board member.
Recognition of Aracely Espinoza for her service as a Board member.
Status of charters with previous and/or on-going board actions: Hillcrest Academy, Inc.
Arizona Alternative Education Consortium - Presentation on Increasing Graduation Rates - Amy Schlessman, President
Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. - Increase instructional days
Colegio Petite Phoenix - Change in ownership of the charter holder
Collaborative Pathways, Inc. - Charter mission
Edkey, Inc. dba Sequoia School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Charter mission and program of instruction
EDUPRIZE SCHOOLS, LLC - Charter mission
New Horizon School for the Performing Arts - Charter mission
Painted Desert Montessori, LLC - Procurement laws & USFRCS exceptions
Sage Academy, Inc. - Program of instruction
Self Development Academy - Phoenix - USFRCS exception
Shonto Governing Board of Education, Inc. - Charter mission
StrengthBuilding Partners - Charter mission
Success School - Decrease grade levels
Consideration to approve the proposed Voluntary Surrender and Termination of the Charter Contract for Seneca Preparatory Academy Foundation
Discussion and possible action regarding John Doe, et al. vs. Heritage Academy, Inc. et al. (CV16-03001-PHX-SPL). Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3) and (4), the Board may vote to convene in executive session, which will not be open to the public, for discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Board’s attorneys concerning this item or for discussion or consultation with the Board’s attorneys in order to consider its position and instruct its attorneys regarding the Board’s position in pending or contemplated litigation. Part 1 Part 2
*Hillcrest Academy, Inc. - Discussion and possible action to accept, reject or modify the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Recommended Order of the Administrative Law Judge in regard to the Notice of Intent to Revoke (No. 17F-RV-001-BCS).
Motion to accept, reject or modify the ALJ Decision and Recommended Order
ASBCS Exhibits
Charter Amendment - Discussion and possible action on the amendment requests from the following charter holders:
Arizona Montessori Charter School at Anthem - Enrollment cap
James Madison Preparatory School - Grade level change
Leman Academy of Excellence, Inc. - New school and enrollment cap
Vista College Preparatory, Inc. - Enrollment cap
Charter Renewal - Discussion and possible action on the renewal application package for the following charter holders:
Courtesy Notice - March 30, 2017
Regular Session - March 13, 2017
NOTICE AND AGENDA - *REVISED
*Introduction of New Board Members
Discussion and possible action regarding John Doe, et al. vs. Heritage Academy, Inc. et al. (CV16-03001-PHX-SPL). Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3) and (4), the Board may vote to convene in executive session, which will not be open to the public, for discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Board’s attorneys concerning this item or for discussion or consultation with the Board’s attorneys in order to consider its position and instruct its attorneys regarding the Board’s position in pending or contemplated litigation.Part 1 and Part 2
Arizona Alternative Education Consortium – Presentation on Alternative School Accountability - Binky Michele Jones
A for Arizona - Presentation on Arizona College Prep Academy - Charlene Mendoza, Principal
New Charter Application Workshop
Consideration to approve charter holder amendment requests for the following;
Archway Classical Academy Arete - Charter Mission
Archway Classical Academy Glendale - Charter Mission
Archway Classical Academy Lincoln - Charter Mission
Archway Classical Academy North Phoenix - Charter Mission
Archway Classical Academy Trivium East - Charter Mission
Archway Classical Academy Trivium West - Charter Mission
Chandler Preparatory Academy - Charter Mission
Glendale Preparatory Academy - Charter Mission
Lincoln Preparatory Academy - Charter Mission
North Phoenix Preparatory Academy - Charter Mission
Scottsdale Preparatory Academy - Charter Mission
Teleos Preparatory Academy - Charter Mission
Trivium Preparatory Academy - Charter Mission
Veritas Preparatory Academy - Charter Mission
Charter Amendment and Notification – Discussion and possible action on the amendment and notification requests from the following charter holders:
American Leadership Academy – School Location
Heritage Elementary School – Change in Ownership of the Charter Holder
Leman Academy of Excellence, Inc. – Arizona Online Instruction Program
Compliance Matters – The Board will receive information to determine whether evidence exists that ECA – Arizona, Inc. is in noncompliance with its charter contract for failure to provide the requisite number of days/hours of instruction to students.