Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 402 - MCSAB Board Policies › Chapter 3 - Applicant Evaluation Ratings and Sample Scoring Criteria › Rule 10-402-3.9 - Education Service Provider

Current through June 25, 2024
Optional Section Education Service Providers
				  (ESP)
Evaluation Detail
Check one (required)
--- Meets the Standard (3)
__ Partially Meets the Standard (2)
__ Does Not Meet the Standard (1)
EVALUATION CRITERIA
RATING
COMMENTS
A response that meets the standard
								will:
Explain how and why the ESP was selected
List of all schools operated by the ESP that serve
								the same grade levels as and student populations demographically similar to the
								anticipated population of the proposed school. Include name, year opened,
								contact information, location, number of students, and contact information for
								the authorizer for each currently operating school.
Explain the ESP's success in serving student
								populations similar to the target population of the school. Describe the ESP's
								demonstrated academic track record as well as successful management of
								non-academic school functions (e.g., back- office services, school operations,
								extracurricular programs).
Provide student performance data, including
								disaggregated student performance data (growth data where possible) for all
								schools operated by the ESP that serve the same grade levels as and student
								populations demographically similar to the anticipated population of the
								proposed school.
The applicant is required to submit clear
								evidence that it has produced statistically significant gains in student
								achievement or consistently produced proficiency levels as measured on state
								achievement tests-see RFP for specific required data.
Provide evidence of the financial condition of the
								ESP.
Provide evidence that the board is independent from
								the ESP and self-governing, including separate legal representation of each and
								arms-length negotiating.
Discuss any potential conflicts of interest between
								the ESP and the school.
If the charter school intends to enter into a
								lease, execute promissory notes or other negotiable instruments, or enter into
								a lease-purchase agreement of other financing relationships with the ESP, the
								applicant must provide evidence that such agreements are separately documented
								and not be a part of or incorporated in the ESP agreement
Provide a detailed description of the roles and
								responsibilities of the ESP.
Describe the scope of services and costs of all
								resources to be provided by the ESP.
Describe the oversight and evaluation methods that
								the Board will use to oversee the ESP. What are the school-wide and student
								achievement results which the management organization is responsible for
								achieving? How often, and in what ways, will the board review and evaluate the
								ESP's progress toward achieving agreed-upon goals? Will there be an external
								evaluator to assess the ESP's performance? What are the conditions, standards,
								and procedures for board intervention, if the management organization's
								performance is deemed unsatisfactory?
Describe the compensation structure, including
								clear identification of all fees to be paid to the ESP. What is the schedule on
								which the ESP will receive compensation?
Describe the financial responsibilities of the ESP,
								including the ownership of items purchased with public funds. Which operating
								and capital expenditures will each party be responsible for? What types of
								spending decisions can the management organization make without obtaining board
								approval? What reports must the management organization submit to the board on
								financial performance, and on what schedule?
Explain the duration, renewal and termination of
								the management agreement. How often will the management agreement be renewed?
								Describe the conditions that both the ESP and the school must satisfy for the
								management agreement to be renewed. Describe the procedures for determining
								whether the management agreement will be renewed. On what grounds can the ESP
								or the school terminate the management agreement for cause (including
								provisions for notice to the other party)? What are any conditions under which
								either party may terminate the management agreement without cause? List any
								indemnification provisions in the event of default or breach by either
								party.
Total points for this section
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Strengths
Concerns and Suggested Interview
				  Questions
Miss. Code Ann. §
										37-28-15.