Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 777 - Statewide Virtual Charter School Board › Chapter 10 - Statewide Virtual Charter Schools › Subchapter 3 - Statewide Virtual Charter School Sponsorship › Section 777:10-3-5 - Full-time virtual charter schools - succession of contractual rights and reversion of property to Statewide Virtual Charter School Board

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a)
School
				Closure Process.
Final school closure determination may be made as the
				result of voluntary or involuntary school closure decisions. This includes a
				decision of the charter school governing board to close the school, nonrenewal
				of a charter contract, or termination of a charter contract. In the event of a
				voluntary closure by the school, the final closure determination occurs as of
				the date the charter school governing board votes to close the school. In the
				event of an involuntary closure of the school, the final closure determination
				occurs as of the date the final order is issued by the SVCSB. Once a final
				closure determination is made the SVCSB will appoint a Closing Officer to
				provide oversight of school closure. Oversight responsibilities include
				management of the operational process of charter school closure and ensured
				continuation of appropriate educational services and transfer process for
				students and families, and ensure the governing board of the charter school
				continues to meet as necessary to take actions needed to wind down school
				operations, manage school finances, allocate resources and facilitate all
				aspects of closure. Under the oversight and with the support of the Closing
				Officer, the charter school is responsible for completing the tasks required
				for the closing of the school in a legal and orderly manner while continuing to
				operate the school and provide academic and other services to students and
				families. With the exception of the cost of the SVCSB Closing Officer, all
				expenses of school closure will be provided for through charter school funds.
				These include, but are not limited to, the expense of contracted expertise such
				as accountants and auditor, general supplies and postage, and auction costs.
				The following School Closure Protocol will be implemented ten (10) business
				days after the final order is issued, and may be stayed by the Statewide
				Virtual Charter School Board in the event of a request for reconsideration or
				rehearing:
(1) Within fourteen (14) calendar
				days:
(A) The Closing Officer meets with the
				school's Chief Administrative officer and the Governing Board President to
				provide information regarding the school closure process and
				expectations.
(B) A special meeting
				of the charter school governing board will be called for to establish a
				Transition Team composed of school staff, applicant staff, and others
				designated by the applicant who will attend to the tasks and responsibilities
				of school closure on behalf of the school.
(C) The SVCSB issues a media release
				appropriate for public notification of charter school closure.
(D) A temporary hold will be placed on all
				state and federal funding.
(E)
				Notification of school closure determination is submitted to the Oklahoma State
				Department of Education (OSDE) including name of school, date of action,
				effective date of closure, criteria for closure determination, closure process
				information, and location of student and personnel records. Request name and
				contact information for OSDE representative for communication purposes and for
				assistance with closure. Similar notification also sent to the Oklahoma
				Teachers Retirement System (if applicable), State Treasurer, and State
				Auditor.
(F) Notification is made
				to parents of enrolled students regarding school closure determination
				including name of school, date of action, effective date of closure, and
				expected future communication to parents.
(G) Notification to school staff regarding
				school closure determination including name of school, date of action,
				effective date of closure, and expected future communication to school
				staff.