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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 201 - Standards and Regulations of the Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation › Chapter 4 - Standards › Rule 10-201-4.18 - Accurate and Fair Representation in Publications, Advertising, and Promotion

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Neither the institution nor its agents or
				other representatives shall engage in advertising recruiting, sales,
				collection, financial credit, or other practices of any type that are false,
				deceptive, misleading, or unfair. Likewise, all publications, by any medium,
				shall represent accurately and fairly the institution, its programs, available
				resources, tuition and fees, requirements, and state authorization and
				institutional and programmatic accreditation status.
B. The institution shall provide students,
				prospective students prior to enrollment, and other interested persons with a
				printed or electronically published catalog. Institutions relying on electronic
				catalogs must ensure the availability of archived editions in order to serve
				the needs of alumni and returning students. The catalog must contain, at a
				minimum, the following information:
a. The
				institution's mission;
b. A
				statement of admissions policies;
c. Information describing the purpose,
				length, and objectives of the program or programs offered by the
				institution;
d. The schedule of
				tuition, fees, and all other charges and expenses necessary for completion of
				the course of study;
e.
				Cancellation and refund policies;
f. A definition of the unit of credit as it
				applies at the institution;
g. An
				explanation of satisfactory progress as it applies at the institution,
				including an explanation of the grading or marking system;
h. The institution's calendar, including the
				beginning and ending dates for each instructional term, holidays, and
				registration dates;
i. A complete
				listing of each regularly employed faculty member showing name, area of
				assignment, rank, and each earned degree held, including degree level, degree
				designation, and institution that awarded the degree;
j. A complete listing of each administrator
				showing name, title, area of assignment, and each earned degree held, including
				degree level, degree designation, and institution that awarded the
				degree;
k. A statement of legal
				control with the names of the trustees, directors, and officers of the
				corporation;
l. A complete listing
				of all scholarships offered, if any;
m. A statement describing the nature and
				extent of available student services;
n. Complete and clearly stated information
				about the transferability of credit to other postsecondary institutions
				including two-year and four-year colleges and universities;
o. Any such other material facts concerning
				the institution and the program or course of instruction as are reasonably
				likely to affect the decision of the student to enroll therein; and
p. Any disclosures specified by the
				Commission or defined in Commission standards, policies, and
				procedures.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 201 - Standards and Regulations of the Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation › Chapter 4 - Standards › Rule 10-201-4.19 - Academic Advising and Counseling

Current through June 25, 2024
The institution shall provide an effective program of
				  academic advising for all students enrolled. The program shall include
				  orientation to the academic program, academic counseling, career information
				  and planning, placement assistance, and testing services.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 201 - Standards and Regulations of the Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation › Chapter 4 - Standards › Rule 10-201-4.20 - Student Rights and Responsibilities

Current through June 25, 2024
The institution shall establish and adhere to a clear and
				  fair policy regarding due process in disciplinary matters; outline the
				  established grievance process of the institution which shall indicate that
				  students should follow the institution's process utilizing the institution's
				  forms and may contact the Commission using the Commission's student complaint
				  procedures and/or the Mississippi Attorney General to file a complaint about
				  the institution if all other avenues have been exhausted; and publish this
				  policy in a handbook, which shall include other rights and responsibilities of
				  the students. This handbook shall be supplied in print or electronically to
				  each student upon enrollment in the institution.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 201 - Standards and Regulations of the Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation › Chapter 4 - Standards › Rule 10-201-4.21 - Health and Safety

Current through June 25, 2024
The institution shall provide an effective program of health
				  and safety education reflecting the needs of the students. The program shall
				  include information on emergency and safety procedures at the institution
				  including appropriate responses to illness, accident, fire, and
				  crime.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 201 - Standards and Regulations of the Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation › Chapter 4 - Standards › Rule 10-201-4.22 - Learning Outcomes

Current through June 25, 2024
A. An institution
				must have an objective system of assessing learning outcomes in place for each
				part of the curriculum and the institution can demonstrate that appropriate
				learning outcomes are being achieved.
B. An institution may not deviate from
				Standard 4.11 relating to Faculty Size and Standard 4.14 relating to Credit for
				Work Completed Outside a Collegiate Setting without a compelling academic
				reason and then as long as academic objectives are fully met.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 201 - Standards and Regulations of the Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation › Chapter 5 - Procedures (P) › Rule 10-201-5.1 - All institutions seeking authorization

Current through June 25, 2024
All institutions seeking authorization
Rule 5.1.1 Submit a written request for an
				application via regular mail along with a non-refundable fee of $100.
Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation
3825 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211
Rule 5.1.2 If not already incorporated or
				qualified to do business in the State of Mississippi, an institution shall
				apply to the Secretary of State for Articles of Incorporation or, in the case
				of a non-domesticated corporation, a Certificate of Authority; and submit to
				the commission a copy of such Articles or Certificate along with the
				application for authorization.
Mississippi Secretary of State
P. O. Box 136
Jackson, Mississippi 39205-0136
601.359.1633 or 800.256.3494
Any institution issued a charter of incorporation or
				  certificate of authority by the Secretary of State shall not be authorized to
				  grant diplomas of graduation or degrees until such time as the institution has
				  been granted conditional, provisional or full authorization by the commission.
Rule 5.1.3 Submit the
				completed application along with a non-refundable application fee of $3,000 to
				the Commission on College Accreditation at least four months before the annual
				meeting. The commission considers complete applications at its annual meeting,
				which occurs in May or June.
Rule
				5.1.4 The chair of the commission and a commission-appointed
				evaluation team may visit the institution, at the expense of the applicant
				institution, at a pre-arranged time; may confer with administration officers,
				faculty, students, and other individuals; and may make such an examination as
				is necessary to give an accurate reflection of the institution's status.
Rule 5.1.5 The commission will
				review the application submitted by the institution and, if applicable, the
				report of the evaluation team, and will make a determination as to whether the
				institution shall be granted conditional, provisional or full authorization.
Rule 5.1.6 If granted conditional
				or provisional authorization, the authorization shall be effective for a
				maximum period of one year from the date of issuance and may be extended for
				not more than three (3) years, provided that a good faith effort has been made
				by the institution each year to meet minimum standards and provisions of the
				commission.
Rule 5.1.7 Each
				conditional, provisional, or full authorization granted by the commission shall
				state specifically what courses or degree programs the institution is
				authorized to offer, at which location(s), to what specific market (if
				applicable), and the period for which the authorization is granted.
Rule 5.1.7.1 Fully authorized institutions
				must submit status reports to the commission upon request by the commission.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 201 - Standards and Regulations of the Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation › Chapter 5 - Procedures (P) › Rule 10-201-5.2 - Institutions seeking to extend provisional authorization

Current through June 25, 2024
Institutions seeking to extend provisional authorization
Rule 5.2.1 Each institution with
				provisional or conditional authorization must submit, at minimum, an annual
				progress report to the commission no later than April 1 on forms provided by
				the commission. The commission may request more frequent progress reports.
				Copies of all reports submitted by the institution to any commission-recognized
				accrediting agencies along with copies of any correspondence received from an
				accrediting agency regarding formal action taken by that agency must be
				included and attached to the annual progress report. Other documents, including
				site visit reports and documents commonly included as part of the accreditation
				process, must be made available by the institution upon request by the
				commission.
Rule 5.2.2 The
				commission may direct the chair and evaluation team to visit the applicant
				institution, at the expense of the applicant institution.
Rule 5.2.3 The commission shall consider the
				reports submitted by the institution and the report of the evaluation team.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										37-101-241
				  (1972, as amended).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 201 - Standards and Regulations of the Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation › Chapter 5 - Procedures (P) › Rule 10-201-5.3 - Institutions seeking to expand education programs and degrees

Current through June 25, 2024
Institutions seeking to expand education programs and
				  degrees
Rule 5.3.1 An institution with
				provisional authorization which seeks to expand its education programs and
				degrees to be conferred must submit an amendment to its original application or
				annual progress report giving full documentation. Documentation shall include
				an outline of the curriculum to be offered for the degree, the qualifications
				of the faculty to be involved in the program of study, the anticipated
				enrollment, the financial support for this proposed program, the library
				resources in support of the proposed program, and the relation of this proposed
				program to the purpose of the institution.
Rule
				5.3.2 An institution that holds full authorization, which seeks to
				expand its education programs and degrees to be conferred, must submit written
				notification to the commission of its intent to apply to the appropriate
				commission-recognized accrediting agency for program/degree expansion. The
				commission will provide a letter to the accrediting agency certifying the
				status of the institution with the commission. The institution shall notify the
				commission of the final action taken by the accrediting agency regarding the
				institution's request.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										37-101-241
				  (1972, as amended).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 201 - Standards and Regulations of the Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation › Chapter 5 - Procedures (P) › Rule 10-201-5.4 - All institutions making other substantive changes

Current through June 25, 2024
All institutions making other substantive changes
Rule 5.4.1 The institution must inform the
				commission immediately of any changes in the following areas: ownership,
				institution name, agents, faculty, programs of study, evaluation methods, job
				placement service, administrators, financial stability, the loss of financial
				aid program eligibility.
The commission may request a report that includes a detailed
				  description regarding how the change(s) will affect the institution's
				  compliance with commission standards, regulations, procedures, and policies.
The institution must submit to the commission copies of any
				  reports or correspondence submitted by the institution to any
				  commission-recognized accrediting agencies, along with copies of any
				  correspondence received from the accrediting agencies regarding formal action
				  taken by that agencies.
Rule
				5.4.2 Commission authorization is not transferable. In the event
				of a change in ownership of an institution, the new owner must apply for state
				authorization within thirty (30) days after the change of ownership has
				occurred
Miss. Code Ann. §
										37-101-241
				  (1972, as amended).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 201 - Standards and Regulations of the Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation › Chapter 5 - Procedures (P) › Rule 10-201-5.5 - All institutions that discontinue operations

Current through June 25, 2024
All institutions that discontinue operations: Upon
				  discontinuance of operation of a state authorized institution, the chief
				  executive officer or other responsible officer must provide to the commission
				  within sixty (60) days: proof of official closing date; last date of
				  instruction (final class date); proof of reason for the closure; proof of
				  method developed to assist students with the completion of their program of
				  study and individual courses (teach-out/transfers); proof of notice sent to all
				  currently enrolled students, notifying them of the closure; proof of notice
				  given to students indicating where they may obtain any of their records; proof
				  of disposition of student records, with a contact person, complete address, and
				  telephone number and instructions on how any student records may be obtained
				  and any fees involved; proof of notice sent to all students who have paid for
				  any tuition and/or fees for future enrollment in a program of study or
				  individual course informing them of the closure, and refund information.
Rule 5.5.1 The chief executive
				officer or other responsible official shall have the duty to convey all student
				records, including financial aid disposition, to a safe place for storage
				(preferably electronic storage) and shall notify the commission of the storage
				address and telephone number, any changes in storage location, and applicable
				fees to obtain such records.
Rule
				5.5.2 The records of students shall be available for reproduction
				as requested by students.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										37-101-241
				  (1972, as amended).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 201 - Standards and Regulations of the Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation › Chapter 5 - Procedures (P) › Rule 10-201-5.6 - Institutions in violation of standards, regulations, policies and procedures

Current through June 25, 2024
Rule 5.6.1
				Authorization may be refused, revoked, or suspended for proof of violation of
				the standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Rule 5.6.2 The commission shall take whatever
				action against colleges and universities it deems appropriate for violation of
				standards, regulations, policies, and procedures by the institutions. Such
				action may include, but not be limited to, deleting the name of the institution
				from the approved list; listing of the refusal, revocation or suspension of
				authorization of the particular institution; the seeking of injunctive relief
				against the operation of the institution; and the initiation of any other
				sanctions provided by law.
Rule
				5.6.3 Prior to the denial or withdrawal of any authorization, the
				commission shall serve notice thereof on the applicant by registered mail to
				the institution's last known address, together with a statement of the reasons
				for its actions.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										37-101-241
				  (1972, as amended).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 201 - Standards and Regulations of the Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation › Chapter 5 - Procedures (P) › Rule 10-201-5.7 - Formation of commission-appointed evaluation teams

Current through June 25, 2024
Formation of commission-appointed evaluation teams
Rule 5.7.1 A commission-appointed evaluation
				team may make an initial visit to an applicant institution and shall visit the
				institution along with any Commission-recognized accrediting agency during each
				of its site visits to the institution. Evaluation team visits shall be at the
				expense of the institution.
Rule
				5.7.2 The size of the commission-appointed evaluation team shall
				be determined in relation to the nature, size and complexity of the institution
				being visited.
Rule 5.7.3 Each
				commission-appointed evaluation team shall be accompanied by the chair of the
				Commission or his/her designee who shall serve as the chair of the evaluation
				team.
Rule 5.7.4 All travel costs
				and expenses related to scheduled visits shall be paid by the institution.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										37-101-241
				  (1972, as amended).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 201 - Standards and Regulations of the Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation › Chapter 5 - Procedures (P) › Rule 10-201-5.8 - Appeal of a commission decision

Current through June 25, 2024
Appeal of a commission decision
Rule 5.8.1 An institution must notify the
				commission in writing within two (2) weeks after receiving notice of denial or
				withdrawal of any authorization that it wishes a hearing to appeal the
				decision. The institution must also notify the commission at that time if it
				plans to have legal counsel present at the hearing.
Rule 5.8.2 The commission must schedule a
				hearing within sixty (60) days after receipt of notification from an
				institution that it seeks an appeal.
Rule
				5.8.3 The commission will notify the institution of its decision
				following the hearing.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										37-101-241
				  (1972, as amended).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 201 - Standards and Regulations of the Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation › Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation Additional Items › Appendix 10-201-A - Data Reporting-Mississippi SARA Institutions Only

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Institutions are required to annually report to NC-SARA
				  the number of exclusively distance students enrolled in the institution engaged
				  in distance education, disaggregated by state, territory, or district in which
				  the students are located, including the home state. This includes both degree
				  and non-degree for-credit courses. Institutions shall also report the numbers
				  of their students engaged in certain experiential learning placements
				  disaggregated by state and two-digit Classification of Instruction Programs
				  (CIP) codes.
B. Follow the NC-SARA data reporting schedule.
C. Failure to submit materials on time will result in a
				  timely/delinquent fee in the amount of $25 - $2,500 and being placed on
				  provisional status for SARA and conditional status for MCCA during the
				  institution's renewal period.
The provisions of Appendix A have been developed to reflect
				  Section 6 of the SARA Policy Manual.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 201 - Standards and Regulations of the Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation › Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation Additional Items › Appendix 10-201-B - Provisional Approval

Current through June 25, 2024
The Commission may, at its discretion, provisionally approve
				  institutions for participation in SARA in any of the circumstances set forth in
				  the SARA Policy Manual.
An institution admitted to or renewed for SARA participation
				  in provisional status will be subject to the oversight measures that the
				  Commission deems necessary for purposes of ensuring SARA requirements are met.
				  The Commission, in its discretion, may allow the institution a period of time
				  not to exceed twelve (12) months from the date of determination that the
				  institution in provisional status does not meet the requirements of SARA to
				  come into compliance with SARA standards under the supervision of the
				  Commission. Should an extension of provisional status exceed one year, the
				  Commission will follow procedures set forth in the SARA Policy Manual.
At the end of the provisional status period, if an
				  institution approved to operate under SARA in provisional status is no longer
				  subject to any of the conditions set forth in the SARA Policy Manual, the
				  Commission shall grant the application if the criteria justifying provisional
				  status no longer apply.
At the end of the provisional status period, if the
				  Commission determines that the institution approved to operate under SARA in
				  provisional status does not meet the requirements of SARA, the Commission may
				  disallow any further enrollments under SARA, notify SREB and NC-SARA, and
				  remove the institution from SARA participation. The Commission may allow any
				  students enrolled in the institution under SARA provisions at the time of the
				  finding of noncompliance a period of six (6) months in which to conclude their
				  work at the institution.
The provisions of Appendix B have been developed to reflect
				  Subsections
				  3.2 and
				  3.3 of the SARA Policy
				  Manual.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 402 - MCSAB Board Policies › Chapter 1 - Request for Proposals 2013 › APPLICANT CHECKLIST › Rule 10-402-1.2 - Applicant Checklist

Current through June 25, 2024
The applicant will use the first column of boxes to
					 check off the sections completed. MCSAB will use the second column of boxes for
					 its completeness check.
Application Component
Applicant Check
Reviewer Check
Cover Letter
Checklist
Assurances
Proposal Narrative
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Section I. Culture
Section II. Leadership
Section III. School Structure and Operations
Section IV. Education Program
Section V. Instructional
Staff
Section VI. Governance
Section VII. Waivers (if applicable)
Section VIII. Conversion Charter Schools (if
							 applicable)
Section IX. Education Service Provider-Relationship
							 (if applicable)
Section X. Applicants Currently Operating One or More
							 Schools"
All Attachments (see Application Toolkit
							 for a complete list of attachments)
Miss. Code Ann.
					 §
											37-28-15.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 402 - MCSAB Board Policies › Chapter 1 - Request for Proposals 2013 › Section 10-402-1-I - CULTURE › Rule 10-402-1-I-1.4 - Culture

Current through June 25, 2024
This section describes the systems in place to
					 support a strong school culture and involve key stakeholders in the school
					 community. Address the following questions in a narrative format. Please use
					 the high level outline components (e.g., "A. Mission Statement") to organize
					 the response. Do not repeat the text of the question.
A.
Mission and Vision Statements
The mission and vision statements provide the foundation
					 for the entire school proposal and operational plan. Accordingly, the rest of
					 the school application should fully align with, and support the stated school
					 mission and vision.
1. Provide the
				  mission of the proposed school. The mission statement should be a concise
				  statement that does the following:
a.
				  Identifies the school's target student population and community to be
				  served.
b. Articulates clear
				  guiding purposes and priorities that are meaningful, measurable and
				  attainable.
c. Provides the entire
				  school community as well as external stakeholders a clear picture of what the
				  school aims to achieve.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 402 - MCSAB Board Policies › Chapter 1 - Request for Proposals 2013 › Section 10-402-1-II - LEADERSHIP › Rule 10-402-1-II-1.5 - Leadership

Current through June 25, 2024
This section outlines school leadership and the
					 processes that will ensure school sustainability and
					 achievement.
A.
Leadership Team Personnel
1.
				  Describe the essential responsibilities of the school's leader. Provide a job
				  description for this position as Attachment D.
a. Summarize the profile of the school's
				  ideal leader, including skills, qualifications, and characteristics.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 402 - MCSAB Board Policies › Chapter 1 - Request for Proposals 2013 › Section 10-402-1-III - SCHOOL STRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS › Rule 10-402-1-III-1.6 - School Structure and Operations

Current through June 25, 2024
A.
School
				  Personnel Structure
1.  Other than the
				  leadership team discussed in Section II, outline the staff positions that the
				  school will fill to ensure successful ongoing operations. Note any core
				  functions that will be outsourced to third parties or consultants.
(The
				  law requires any that any contracts for outsourced core functions be evaluated
				  by the authorizer board as part of this process. Furthermore, no for-profit
				  entity can be hired for core academic or management
				  functions.)
2. As
				  Attachment G, supply an organizational chart for school personnel. For staff
				  positions, include each position/title, name of person holding the position (if
				  applicable), and the year in which the school anticipates adding the position
				  to the staff roster. This chart should include leadership team positions.
				  General education teaching positions can be included as one box on the org
				  chart; however, special education and ELL positions should be listed separately
				  from general teaching positions.
(
This organizational chart
				  will be compared against the budget figures supplied elsewhere; the two should
				  sync. This chart must clearly present lines of authority and reporting between
				  the governing board, education service provider (if applicable), staff, related
				  bodies (such as advisory bodies or parent and teacher councils), and all other
				  external organizations that will play a role in managing the school.)
3. As Attachment H, supply a staff roster
				  that details all staff positions, such that teaching positions are listed
				  individually and all paraprofessional or specialty teachers are included. The
				  staff roster should include staff planned during the entire initial term of the
				  charter school. This roster should be in list format as opposed to an
				  organizational chart. If the school is phasing in the program, please use
				  multiple columns to indicate which positions will be added in which years. Note
				  on the roster whether positions are full-time or part-time.
4. Outline the proposed school's salary
				  ranges and employment benefits for all employees, as well as any incentives or
				  reward structures that may be part of the compensation system.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 402 - MCSAB Board Policies › Chapter 1 - Request for Proposals 2013 › Section 10-402-1-IV - EDUCATION PROGRAM › Rule 10-402-1-IV-1.7 - Education Program

Current through June 25, 2024
This section will describe the educational program
					 designed to meet the needs of all students through well-developed curriculum,
					 an assessment system, programs for special populations, and clear systems for
					 instructional planning.
A.
Standards and Curriculum
1.
				  Explain how the school team will base its instructional program on
				  Mississippi's state standards, including the Common Core State Standards, as is
				  required by Mississippi Code §
											37-28-15.
a. If the school team plans to adopt or
				  develop additional academic standards beyond the state standards, explain what
				  kinds of standards (content areas, grade levels) the school team intends to
				  adopt or develop.
b. Provide
				  evidence of how these additional proposed standards meet or exceed state
				  standards.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 402 - MCSAB Board Policies › Chapter 1 - Request for Proposals 2013 › Section 10-402-1-V - INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF › Rule 10-402-1-V-1.8 - Instructional Staff

Current through June 25, 2024
This section will describe the systems in place to
					 promote teacher quality, beginning with a rigorous hiring process and including
					 coaching, evaluation, and professional development.
A.
Teacher Recruitment, Hiring, &
				  Retention
1. Describe the protocol that
				  will be used in hiring teachers. Describe the professional backgrounds, depth
				  of experience, and personal qualities that will be sought in teachers and other
				  school staff and how those qualities will help the school achieve its
				  goals.
2. What will be done to
				  ensure that all staff hired is "Highly Qualified" in accordance with the
				  Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) by the timeline designated in the
				  Mississippi Public Charter Schools Act of 2013. Explain other key selection
				  criteria and any special considerations relevant to the school design. Note
				  whether there is a plan to request a waiver for licensed instructional
				  staff.
3. What will be done to
				  ensure that all hired staff have received and passed criminal back ground
				  checks, in accordance with the law?
4. Describe the timeline for interviewing and
				  selecting teachers. How will the school publicize open positions? Who will make
				  hiring decisions for teachers? How will the school team assess whether good
				  hiring decisions are made on an annual basis?
5. Explain what cultural competencies will be
				  required of key staff positions in order to appropriately serve the proposed
				  target population.
6. What
				  strategies will be deployed in order to promote retention of the school's best
				  performing teachers? Is there a target retention rate? Is retention part of the
				  annual goal setting process? Does staff retention factor into the school
				  leader's evaluation?
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 402 - MCSAB Board Policies › Chapter 1 - Request for Proposals 2013 › Section 10-402-1-VI - GOVERNANCE › Rule 10-402-1-VI-1.9 - Governance

Current through June 25, 2024
The Governing Board is the entity legally
					 responsible for holding the charter, entering into the contract with
					 Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board and overseeing the operation and
					 academic performance of the charter school. Governance includes all financial
					 planning, budgeting and oversight. Below is the budget narrative, where
					 applicants are asked to describe in detail the fiscal plan for the proposed
					 school. The specifics of this plan are requested in the budget form. The two
					 should sync.
A.
Governance Philosophy
1. Explain the
				  general philosophy of governance that will guide the proposed school.
2. What are the roles and responsibilities of
				  the school's board in regards to the school operation? Please make sure that
				  within the answer, management is clearly distinguished from governance
				  responsibilities.
3. How will the
				  board interact with the principal or head of school?
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 402 - MCSAB Board Policies › Chapter 1 - Request for Proposals 2013 › Section 10-402-1-VII - WAIVERS › Rule 10-402-1-VII-1.10 - Waiver

Current through June 25, 2024
Request for Waiver from
Mississippi Code
							 §
													37-28-47,
							 relating to employment of a nonimmigrant foreign worker
Rationale for Waiver
Request, including
efforts to recruit
lawful permanent
residents of the
United States for the
relevant position(s)
How will a waiver of
this statute help
student achievement?
Request for Waiver from
Mississippi Code
					 §
										37-28-47,
					 relating to employment of a nonimmigrant foreign worker
Rationale for Waiver
Request, including
efforts to recruit
lawful permanent
residents of the
United States for the
relevant position(s)
How will a waiver of
this statute help
student achievement?
Miss. Code Ann.
					 §
											37-28-15.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 402 - MCSAB Board Policies › Chapter 1 - Request for Proposals 2013 › Section 10-402-1-VIII - EDUCATION SERVICE PROVIDER RELATIONSHIP › Rule 10-402-1-VIII-1.11 - Conversion Charter School

Current through June 25, 2024
The Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board
					 also welcomes conversion school applicants who specifically wish to provide a
					 high quality option for students where a majority of parents and/or teachers
					 and/or school board members of the existing school wish to convert the existing
					 noncharter public school, or where the existing school is undergoing State or
					 District turnaround efforts. Conversion charter schools must have a clear plan
					 for dramatically improving persistently underperforming school cultures,
					 significantly raising student achievement and effectively meeting the needs of
					 at-risk populations, especially students with disabilities. These conversion
					 school applicants are expected to establish strong partnerships with the school
					 community.
Please address the following questions if a
					 conversion school is being proposed.
A.
Petition
.
1. As Attachment Z, provide the petition
				  signed by a majority of teachers or a majority of parents of students in the
				  existing noncharter public school, or by a majority vote of the local school
				  board, or in the case of schools in districts under state conservatorship, by
				  the State Board of Education.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 402 - MCSAB Board Policies › Chapter 1 - Request for Proposals 2013 › Section 10-402-1-IX - EDUCATION SERVICE PROVIDER RELATIONSHIP › Rule 10-402-1-IX-1.12 - Education Service Provider Relationship

Current through June 25, 2024
If the proposed school intends to contract with an
					 education service provider (ESP) " such as a charter management organization "
					 provide the following additional information:
A.
ESP Selection
1. Explain how and why the ESP was
				  selected.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 402 - MCSAB Board Policies › Chapter 1 - Request for Proposals 2013 › Section 10-402-1-X - APPLICANTS CURRENTLY OPERATING ONE OR MORE SCHOOLS IN ANY STATE OR NATION › Rule 10-402-1-X-1.13 - Applicants Currently Operating One or More Schools in Any State or Nation

Current through June 25, 2024
1. Discuss and provide evidence of past
				  performance.
2. Discuss and provide
				  evidence of current capacity for growth.
3. Provide evidence of statistically
				  significant gains in student achievement or consistently produced proficiency
				  levels as measured on state achievement tests. Ensure that this data is
				  disaggregated by student subgroup, highlighting the performance of students who
				  are of a similar demographic of those the applicant is seeking to serve in the
				  proposed charter school. This will be Attachment CC.
Miss. Code Ann.
					 §
											37-28-15.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 402 - MCSAB Board Policies › Chapter 2 - Application Toolkit 2013 › Rule 10-402-2.4 - Performance Framework

Current through June 25, 2024
Performance Framework
Applicants must create a performance framework that
				  represents the measures, metrics and indicators of success for the proposed
				  school. The format in which the applicant presents this data is flexible.
				  However, the performance framework must include goals for two areas. The
				  performance framework must contain academic program and governance goals.
				  Include the framework as Attachment S.
Academic goals:
a. student academic proficiency (for all major content
				  areas)
b. student academic growth (for all major content
				  areas)
c. achievement gaps in (major content areas)
a. proficiency and
b. growth between major student subgroups
d. attendance
e. recurrent enrollment from year to year
f. in-school suspension rates (if applicable)
g. out-of-school suspension rates (if applicable)
h. expulsion rates
i. post-secondary readiness (for high schools) that will
				  include the percentage of graduates:
a. submitting applications to post-secondary
				  institutions
b. high school completion
c. postsecondary admission
d. postsecondary enrollment and/ or
e. postsecondary employment
Governance Goals
f. financial performance
g. sustainability
h. board performance
i. stewardship (including compliance with all applicable
				  laws, regulations and terms of the charter contract)
All data concerning student populations must be disaggregated
				  by major student subgroups (gender, race, poverty status, special education
				  status, ELL status, and gifted).
Miss. Code Ann.
				  §§
										37-28-29
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 402 - MCSAB Board Policies › Chapter 2 - Application Toolkit 2013 › Rule 10-402-2.6 - Letter of Inten

Current through June 25, 2024
Letter of Intent
This letter of intent (LOI) serves to provide a formal notice
				  to the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board regarding an applicant's
				  intention to submit a proposal for opening a charter school.
The information presented in the Letter of Intent is
				  non-binding.
Name of Proposed School
Grade Configuration
Model or Focus
Primary Contact Person
Phone
Email
District
Proposed Leader (if known)
Replication?
Contract with ESP?
Enrollment Projections:
Provide
				  additional rows and columns if necessary. Replace "Year 1" with the academic
				  year the applicant plans to begin operating and the four subsequent
academic
				  yea
r
s.
Grade
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
X
X
X
Total # of students
Mission of School:
Provide a brief overview of the education program of the
				  school:
Complete the following table to list Board members for the
				  school at this time. Add rows as is necessary.
Name
Current Professional Title and Organization
Board Role
Focus/Expertise
Miss. Code Ann. §
										37-28-15
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 402 - MCSAB Board Policies › Chapter 2 - Application Toolkit 2013 › Rule 10-402-2.7 - Sample Intent to Enroll Form

Current through June 25, 2024
Sample Intent to Enroll Form
This confidential Intent to Enroll Form is used to
				  demonstrate interest in having your child(ren) enroll at __________. Signing
				  this Intent to Enroll does not obligate the student to attend ________ nor does
				  it guarantee admission. However, parents/legal guardians who sign this Intent
				  to Enroll are indicating a sincere desire to enroll their child(ren) in this
				  school in the event that the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board
				  approves the applicant's proposal to open.
Parents and guardians should understand that the Mississippi
				  Charter School Authorizer Board must vote to approve any new charter school,
				  whether a conversion or a start-up, and such vote has not yet occurred for the
				  school referenced herein.
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Miss. Code Ann. §
										37-28-15
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 402 - MCSAB Board Policies › Chapter 2 - Application Toolkit 2013 › Rule 10-402-2.9 - School Facility Questionnaire

Current through June 25, 2024
School Name:
Primary Contact for Facility Planning:
Telephone: Email:
Provide grade levels and student enrollment
								estimates for the first five years. Replace "Year 1" with the academic year the
								applicant plans to open, and then "Years 2-5" with the subsequent years.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Grades
Enrollment
School District in which charter school will be
								located:
Description of the facility/ies under consideration
								including available square footage and quotes (for years 1-5) from property
								owners: (Note: Charter school has right of first refusal for vacant school
								facility.)
Facility #1:
Facility #2
Are you interested in investigating the possibility
								of occupying a district-owned facility should a district-owned facility be
								available?
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Miss. Code Ann. §
										37-28-15
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 402 - MCSAB Board Policies › Chapter 2 - Application Toolkit 2013 › Rule 10-402-2.10 - Attachment Checklist

Current through June 25, 2024
Attachment Checklist
A. Evidence of support from community
				partners
B. Evidence of support
				from prospective families/stakeholders/ community members
C. School Discipline Policy
D. School Leader job description
E. Identified school leader resume and
				evidence of capacity to lead, proof of US Citizenship
F. Leadership team job descriptions, resumes,
				proof of US Citizenship and evidence of capacity to lead
G. Organizational chart for school
				personnel
H. Personnel
				roster
I. Enrollment
				policy
J. Lottery policy
K. Transportation plan
L. School facilities questionnaire
M. Facilities floor plan
N. Start up plan
O. School calendar
P. Daily schedule samples
Q. Policy for students with
				disabilities
R. School policy for
				fees and hardship waivers
S.
				Performance framework
T.
				Professional development scope and sequence
U. Organizational chart with lines of
				authority for governing board
V.
				Completed board member questionnaires
W. Articles of incorporation
X. Fundraising plan and evidence
Y. Financial policies
Z. Petition for conversion
AA. Education service provider background
				information
BB. Education service
				provider contract information
CC.
				Evidence for Applicants with schools currently open
Miss. Code Ann. §
										37-28-15
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 402 - MCSAB Board Policies › Chapter 3 - Applicant Evaluation Ratings and Sample Scoring Criteria › Rule 10-402-3.2 - Culture

Current through June 25, 2024
Section I CULTURE (12-page limit)
Evaluation Detail
A. Mission, Vision and Educational Philosophy
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:
Include an executive summary
State the school's mission and briefly describe the
						  vision for how the school will operate. Describe the school's educational
						  foundation and culture (reflective of the school's discipline philosophy).
						  Include an overview of how students will be recruited and plans for ensuring
						  ongoing community engagement.
Include evidence that the school will ensure a safe
						  environment conducive to learning.
Present a coherent and concise summary of the evidence
						  of community support and need for the school
Present a plan to ensure ongoing stakeholder involvement
						  in the school's operations and governance structure.
Present a coherent plan of student recruitment and
						  enrollment, student and community engagement. This plan must include the plans
						  and timelines for student recruitment and enrollment, including lottery
						  policies and procedures that ensure that
every student has an equal opportunity to be considered
						  in the lottery and that the lottery is equitable, randomized, transparent and
						  impartial so that students are accepted in a charter school without regard to
						  disability, income level, race, religion or national origin. Must also satisfy
						  80% rule.
Present the plan for establishing a positive culture that
						  reflects the school's discipline philosophy. This plan must include the
						  school's student discipline policies, including those for special education
						  students.
Total points for this section
:
				  ____________________
Strengths
Concerns and Suggested Interview
				  Questions
Miss. Code Ann. §
										37-28-15.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 402 - MCSAB Board Policies › Chapter 3 - Applicant Evaluation Ratings and Sample Scoring Criteria › Rule 10-402-3.3 - Leadership

Current through June 25, 2024
Section II LEADERSHIP (10-page limit)
Evaluation Detail
A. Leadership
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:
Describe the essential responsibilities of the school's
						  leader and leadership team.
Provide a detailed description of the recruiting, hiring
						  and selection process for the school leader.
If the leader has been already selected, the response
						  addresses the specific evidence that demonstrates the leader's capacity to
						  design, launch, and manage a high performing school.
Include background information, which must include
						  student achievement data, disaggregated by subgroup, for every school under the
						  current or prior management of each board member and leadership team member.
Describe the school's plan for recruiting and developing
						  school leadership and staff, which may not include utilization on nonimmigrant
						  foreign worker visa programs.
Describe how the Board will monitor the leader's
						  performance and plans for assistance if needed.
Describe the leadership team structure of the school.
Describe how the school will support the school leader
						  through coaching or other prescribed professional development.
Describe how the school will support the school leader
				  through coaching or other prescribed professional development.
Total points for this section
:
				  ____________________
Required Exhibits: Resumes of Selected Leadership
				  Members and/or Job Descriptions
Organizational Chart Leadership Proposed salary ranges
				  (w/benefits and performance bonuses)
Strengths
Concerns and Suggested Interview
				  Questions
Miss. Code Ann. §
										37-28-15.